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. Also below is the list of benefits that are offered for full-time staff and the requirements of the positions. Not all open positions are full-time, please read each listing for more details.
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 and 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.
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
The Peer Counselor is a part-time position working 15 hours per week. The Arc is looking to hire 2 Peer Counselors, one for the Boone County WIC office and one for the Hendricks County WIC office. The Peer Counselor has to of breastfed at least one infant for at least six months within the last 5 years and be a current or previous WIC client.
- Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method.
- Counsel clients with basic breastfeeding education and support, including anticipatory guidance and addressing common barriers to breastfeeding.
- Refer clients to appropriate WIC staff and healthcare providers as needed for further assessment.
- Help clients prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems.
- Complete required documentation in the INWIC management system.
WIC Clerk
The WIC Clerk position is full-time working in the Hendricks County office in Danville.
Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: experience in general business office procedures, especially in computers and secretarial tasks. Degree as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or similar degree approved by Coordinator. Previous experience in WIC or other nutritional programs. Bilingual (Spanish) or other languages. Experience in positively dealing with the public.
Job Duties:
- Provide excellent customer service to WIC clients
- Collect and assemble informational and statistical data as assigned.
- Schedule prospective participants by performing the prescreening process as required.
- At Certification of a participant screen for eligibility (identity, residency, and status), determine income eligibility, verify Medicaid status (if appropriate), and document in inwic.
- Provide referral services to the participants as instructed by supervisor.
- Utilize the Ineligibility Letter, if applicable.
- Provide Failure to Provide Services Form to applicants who are unable to produce proof or income, residence, or identification because of homelessness, theft, disaster, or being a migrant worker.
- Issue EBT Cards and maintain related record keeping for issuance.
- Complete WIC ID folders.
- Provide instructions on use of EBT Cards to participants.
- Ensure storage of assigned EBT Card stock and records.
Day Services DSP
The Arc is looking to fill a full-time DSP position in the Day Services Program. The DSP assists clients with programs, activities, and community outings.