The Arc of Schuyler is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and to promoting the health and well-being of its employees. In addition our agency has a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy living environment for individuals with developmental disabilities who use our supports and services. Therefore we have made a commitment to provide surroundings and resources that model behavior that discourages the use of all tobacco products. Effective January 1, 2010, The Arc of Schuyler will restrict the use of tobacco and tobacco related products within agency property boundaries and in vehicles owned, operated or under control of the agency.
Click here for more information on smoking cessation.
Click here to view our Tobaco Free Policy.
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Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Career with The Arc of Schuyler
1. Personal Fulfillment If you’re looking for a job where you can make a real difference in the lives of others, The Arc of Schuyler has the opportunity you’re looking for. Full time, part time, and per diem employment opportunities are available for candidates interested in providing supports to people with disabilities and their families. Administrative, clerical and support positions are available as well and are vital roles in helping The Arc fulfill its mission. Our employees feel fulfilled and important at the end of their work day and know that they have positively influenced the lives of others. 2. Advancement and Career Ladders Employees are provided with paid training opportunities on a regular basis, because we feel continuous education is important to our employees’ professional development. In addition to critical classroom training, employees receive on-the-job training from their direct supervisors. Additional online career education opportunities are offered to employees. The skills acquired at The Arc can transfer to career opportunities throughout New York State and across the country. The Arc of Schuyler is just one of 57 chapters of NYSARC, Inc.a state-wide organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities and their families. There are also Arc chapters in every state in the nation. Information on these can be obtained through The Arc of the United States.
3. Recognition Our employees are rewarded with a positive work environment, opportunities for advancement and recognition. The Arc of Schuyler makes an effort to recognize and utilize staff talents and skills in ways that are beneficial for the people we support as well as to the employee. The Arc of Schuyler offers recognition scholarships locally and through NYSARC, Inc. Direct Support Professional Recognition week is a state and nationally recognized week of appreciation for direct support professionals, and The Arc of Schuyler participates in making the local community aware of the important roles our staff play in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. 4. Communication The Arc of Schuyler believes in open and ongoing communication. We utilize many methods of communication to provide information to our staff and listen to their ideas and concerns.
5. Competitive Benefits
Check out what The Arc has to offer—you won’t just find a job, you’ll find a career you love!
Here are examples of types of career opportunities available at The Arc of Schuyler:
Direct Support Professional
Job Coach
Administrative Assistant
Bus Driver
Maintenance
Interested in a specialty field? Positions are available in areas such as:
Special Educaiton
Nursing
Psychology
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Physical Therapy
Therapeutive Recreation
Rehabilitation Counseling
Social Work
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