Employment
To insure and maintain the high quality of our services, we hire only the best staff.
JARC was honored in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007 as one of Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. This award recognizes JARC as one of the best employers in the Detroit area from the standpoint of employee attraction, retention and satisfaction.
We currently offer full-time, part-time, weekend, and occasional employment in a variety of professional positions. Our benefits are outstanding and include:
- A retirement plan with a match (403b)
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- A Tuition/Scholarship Program
- Generous Vacation/Sick Time
Current open positions include:
- Community Guides
As part of JARC's Making Community Connections initiative, we are seeking part-time Community Guides to help people with disabilities explore their interests and opportunities for making connections within the community. Community Guides are responsible for teaching social skills, seeking out groups and activities of interest to the person they are working with, attending club meetings and helping the person adopt skills to make connections reciprocal. Hours are part-time, 20 hours/week. Must be available weekends. A valid Michigan driver's license and high school diploma or GED are required as well as experience in residential care or with people with disabilities. Management experience is preferred. The pay rate is $11/hour once training is completed. [Job code CG-W]
- Respite Care Workers
JARC is seeking energetic, caring individuals to work with children with special needs in the child's home and community. Respite Care Workers provide supervision, interaction and care for these children and teenagers in all settings. The position involve assisting with personal care and daily living tasks as necessary and taking the individuals to activities in the community. Hours are part-time and flexible. Must be available afternoons and weekends. A valid Michigan driver's license and high school diploma or GED are required. Experience working with children is preferred. The pay rate is $11.00/hour. [Job code RCW-W]
- Direct Support Professionals
JARC is in need of full and part-time Direct Support Professionals to provide support, assist with personal care and hygiene and help adults with developmental disabilities be involved and integrated in the community. A valid Michigan's driver's license and a high school diploma or GED are required. The pay rate is $11.00/hour once training is completed. [Job code DSP-W]
- Group Home Manager
JARC is looking for an experienced Group Home Manager to coordinate the care of six people who require 24-hour care and supervision in a group home setting. Other duties include assisting in developing skills for maximum independence, participating in person-centered planning meetings, scheduling staff and providing on-site supervision of Direct Support Professionals. Qualified candidates must have a valid Michigan driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, managerial experience and experience with direct care. Group Home training is preferred. [Job code GHM-W]
You may fill out an application at the JARC office from 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday. You may also email your resume to jobs@jarc.org or fax to 248.538.6615.