Benefits at The Arc

The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region has a variety of positions available. The Arc offers a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, and (403b) plan.

Benefits of Full Time Employment at The Arc

All employees, regardless of the number of hours they work, receive free training. Employees become eligible to participate in other benefits based on the number of hours they work each week. The benefits available for full time employees regularly scheduled to work 35 hours or more per week include:

• A tax-deferred annuity plan (403b)
• Vacation and sick leave
• Two personal leave days per year
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Life insurance (paid for by the agency)
• Health insurance (the agency pays 80% of the premium for individual coverage and pays 50% of the premium for husband/wife, parent/child(ren) or family coverage)
• Dental insurance (the agency pays 80% of the premium for individual coverage and pays 50% of the premium for husband/wife, parent/child(ren) or family coverage)
• Long term disability insurance (paid for by the agency)
• Credit Union Membership with Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union
• Tuition reimbursement (Applies only to benefits available through State Scholarship Programs)
• Wellness Program

Benefits of Employment at The Arc-Part Time

All employees, regardless of the number of hours they work, receive free training. Employees become eligible for other benefits based on the number of hours they work each week. For employees who are regularly scheduled to work between 20 and 35 hours each week, these benefits include:

• A tax-deferred annuity plan (403b)
• Pro-rated* vacation and sick leave
• Pro-rated* personal leave each year
• Eleven pro-rated* paid holidays per year
• Credit Union Membership with Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union
• Tuition reimbursement (Applies only to benefits available through State Scholarship Programs)
• Wellness Program

The Employment Process

Committed to meeting The Arc’s goals as laid out in our strategic plan, we continue to evolve as a agency that builds partnerships and community connections to better support people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc continues to make strides in building a well-trained, enthusiastic workforce who is consistently improving their quality of service and support and could not have achieved our goals without this dedicated staff who continue to make a difference. If you see yourself fully committed to this culture of service and support for people with developmental disabilities, please consider applying on-line or in person for one of our job opportunities.

The Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring process involves the following steps to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and in accordance with state and federal laws:

1. Application /resume submission. Applications are accepted online and in person at The Arc. Please click on Career Center a t The Arc’s website to view current openings and to apply for any open position for which you may qualify.

2. Interviews. Candidates selected for on-site interviews are normally notified by phone within two weeks of submitting their resume or application.

3. References and Criminal Background Checks. We check employment references with prior employers for all candidates under serious consideration. Criminal background checks are required for all positions. All confirming offers are contingent upon successful complete ion of these checks.

4. Confirming Offers. After completing the steps outlined above, a representative from the Human Resources Department will confirm the job offer, determine a mutually acceptable start date and arrange the orientation sessions.

For more information about employment opportunities at The Arc, contact Mary Ellen Costello, Human Resources at 410-879-6785 or mcostello@arcncr.org