Are you looking for a new career where you get to make a difference in people’s lives every day?
Then you are in the right spot.
The Arc of Greater Boone County is looking to fill the positions listed below. Please check out the benefits that are offered for full-time staff and the requirements of the positions.
Applicants of The Arc of Greater Boone County have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Full-time employment with The Arc of Greater Boone County includes the following BENEFITS:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance offered the first of the month following 60 days
- Health insurance premiums are covered at 100% for employees if they participate in the Wellness Program
- Dental and vision insurance premiums covered 60% for employees
- The Arc covers 50% of health, dental, and vision premiums for spouse and/or dependents
- $25,000 life insurance policy given to all full-time staff
- Health Savings Account offered
- The Arc matches contributions up to $500 for employees who have been employed for less than 2 years
- The Arc matches contributions up to $1000 for employees who have been employed for more than 2 years
- Retirement Account offered with up to a 3% match.
- Vacation, sick, and personal time earned after 90 days
All employees must meet the following requirements. If there are more requirements for a specific position, they will be listed in that description below.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Hold a valid driver’s license
- Have reliable transportation and valid car insurance
- Able to pass a background check
- Able to pass a drug screen
- Able to lift at least 50 pounds
Supported Living Direct Support Professional (DSP)
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) in the Supported Living program works directly with the people we support in the community or in their homes. The position can be full-time or part-time, depending on your availability and the needs of the people supported. The DSP will assist the people we serve with activities, community engagement, and developing their life skills.
If you are a family member or person referred to provide services for a person with a disability, please use the link provided to apply for employment and put in the “Position Applied For” section the name of the person you are applying to work with.
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant is a part-time position working 11 or 11:30-4 Monday through Friday. Some of the duties that the Admin Assistant will complete are:
- Greet visitors and answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain the front office, lobby, and public restroom as needed
- Perform general clerical duties, including, but not limited to: typing, filing, document management, data entry, proof reading, coping, and faxing
- Maintain schedule for company vans and track and schedule van maintenance
- Track building maintenance requests and coordinate bids when outside contract work is needed
- Support the safety committee by completing safety inspections and tests of emergency procedures
- Input new client information and maintain client electronic records
- Assist the Admin team with projects and events
- Provide basic website and social media assistance
- Assist with onsite sales of client produced merchandise and package/ship online sales
Family Support Assistant
The Family Support Assistant is a part-time positions with flexible hours working 20 hours per week. There are possible evening and weekend hours that the Family Support Assistant will need to work during events. Some of the duties the Family Support Assistant will complete are:
- Assist with scheduling workshops, classes, and meetings (including emails and phone calls)
- Assist with coordinating donations and in-kind support for programs and events
- Support on-site and virtual events (check-in, setup, follow-up emails)
- Assist with participant intakes, scheduling, and follow-up communication
- Help support families by connecting them to resources and services
- Share program information with community partners
- Assist with social media content and announcements
- Maintain survey results, attendance records, and basic outcome data