Employment Opportunities at The Arc of Ventura County

August 20, 2008

We are a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1954, committed to supporting and assisting people with developmental disabilities toward a life of opportunity, choice, participation and contribution.

You may submit your application in person, via fax, mail or email:

The Arc of Ventura County

Attention: Human Resources Department

5103 Walker Street, Ventura, CA  93003

Fax:  805-650-1625

Email:  jrundell@arcvc.org

• The Arc of Ventura County is an equal opportunity employer.
• We offer a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid time-off and tax deferred annuity.
• Pre-employment screening includes criminal background check, fingerprinting, drug test, TB and physical exam. 

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION -- INSTRUCTORS

Immediate openings in Camarillo,Simi Valley

Encourage and support people with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in our community.  Implement and augment person-centered plans toward a life of opportunity, well-being, freedom and contribution.  Assist people in attaining their goals and making everyday choices around community access and inclusion, personal finances, physical well-being, relationships, employment and recreation.  Position offers opportunities to share personal talents. Requires creativity, excellent communication and a sincere commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities.  Starting $10.50/hour, DOE.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT – JOB COACH 

Encourage and support people with developmental disabilities to achieve their employment goals and objectives.  Support takes place during job training and in group and individual employment settings.  Ensures work requirements and quality standards are met.  Emphasizes safe work practices.  Acts as liaison with community employers, ensuring positive work relationships.    Monitors and documents individual progress and appropriateness of job placement.  This rewarding career requires maturity, dependability and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  Starting $10/hour, DOE.

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM – TEACHER & TEACHER’S AIDE

Immediate openings in Camarillo, Newbury Park, Simi Valley 

Provide support and supervision in educational, recreational and social activities to children ages 12 to 22 in an after school program.  This position provides an opportunity to share your personal talents and be creative!  Teacher requires 12 ECE, CD or other applicable units, starting $11/hour.  Aide requires 6 ECE units, starting $8.50/hour.  Part-time positions available.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM – TEAM LEADER

Immediate opening in Simi Valley 

Responsible for managing and supervising an after school program for children with developmental disabilities ages 12 to 22.  Supervises program staff in teaching the established curriculum, including recreational activities and supportive services.  Ensures appropriate standards and practices of the rehabilitation profession and child care services are being applied. Part-time position available. Teacher requires 12 ECE, CD or other applicable units and 3 units CD Admin or Mgt.

TRAINING FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING – INSTRUCTOR 

Enhance the ability of people with developmental disabilities to lead self-determined lives by providing instruction in independent living skills; including, meal preparation, money management, shopping, housekeeping, safety, transportation, personal care, interpersonal relationships, recreation and self-advocacy.  Monitor and document progress toward individual’s goals and objectives.  This rewarding career requires maturity, dependability and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  $10.50/hour, DOE.