Working at the ARC Working for the ARC Imperial Valley is so much more than a 9 to 5 job. The ARC provides numerous opportunities to enhance your work and personal life. We are looking for motivated individuals who are interested in working as a team to serve individuals with disabilities. Make a difference in a person’s life and join the ARC team. The ARC Imperial Valley provides employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to gender, age, race, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. The ARC also accepts qualified volunteers. The ARC is a qualified non profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The ARC operates CARF accredited Organizational and Community Employment Programs. Programs: Job Supports & Job Site Training ARC Industries operates contracts through the AbilityOne Program. Member unit of the ARC USA & ARC California ARC IMPERIAL VALLEY 298 E. Ross Avenue, El Centro P.O. Box 1828 El Centro, CA 92244 Eligibility Criteria and Waiting Lists May Apply Para información en Español Llame al 352-0180 (760) 352-0180 (760) 352-3269 (760) 353-1876 TTY Helping Mentally and Physically Challenged People Achieve their Potential (760) 352-0180 For over 35 years the ARC has been part of many successful stories. Stories in which individuals with tremendous potential and zeal are given opportunities to develop without regard to their developmental or physical disability. Please take a few moments to review this brochure. In it you will find a description of the various ARC programs and services which may be perfect for you or someone you care about. Vocational Programs ARC Industries, the Adult Development Center and Adult Activity Center provide vocational opportunities for qualified individuals*. Offering a range of services, from individuals that require much support to those that are ready to work in the community, the ARC is the Imperial Valley’s largest employer of individuals with disabilities. ARC Industries also offers subcontracting, commercial car wash, bulk mailing, and subassembly services for Imperial Valley businesses. Offering a full service Recycling Center, ARC Industries is available to accept your home and business recyclables. For more information about our services including our janitorial services as well as placement information call ARC Industries at 352-22236. ARC Transportation The Imperial Valley’s best combines Paratransit Company is ARC Transportation. We are dedicated to quality of service, safety awareness, and compliance with the governing bodies in offering our clientele convenient, ADA accessible, and affordable Paratransit services. ARC’s Paratransit Services consist of: * AIM Transit, a county wide intercity dial-a-ride service for seniors and person certified under the ADA. * El Centro, Imperial and West Shores DialA-Ride, available to the general public and is considered especially useful for person with disabilities and senior citizens. * Med-Express, non emergency Paratransit shuttle service exclusively to major medical centers in metropolitan San Diego. * ARC Paratransit Services, for developmentally disable adults served through various ARC programs. H.E.A.R.T. Unit The Health Education, First Aid Resources and Treatment (HEART) Unit provides health care training for the public. CPR, First Aid and Safety training are examples of what we offer. Our goal is to recognize and respond to the education, training, and health care concerns of the community to improve the quality of life. For information and Scheduling *Applicants must be clients of San Diego Regional Center and/or the Department of Rehabilitation. ARC Residential Services Offering a living alternative for developmentally disabled adults, ARC’s Residential Services recognizes the various needs and challenges of our residents. These family style homes emphasize community integration and personal growth. A rich variety of recreational opportunities are provided in these licensed group homes. Our goal is to provide high quality health care and developmental services to everyone we serve. 337-8002 For Further Information 353-9976