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Residential (Working in Homes)

Residential Management

Nursing

Day Services

Outreach

Adult Family Care

Brain Injury Community Center

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  • Help make a difference in people’s lives. Work a career that gives your day meaning.
  • We are hiring for Direct Care staff in our residential programs — full time and part-time.
  • We have positions in the Pioneer Valley and Berkshire County.
  • We offer full benefits, free college tuition at state schools, and 50 locations to choose from.

In residential settings, staff work with a team to support individuals. Activities can include engaging with the community, shopping, exercise, cooking, and special trips. You can read about some staff stories here.

Walk-in Applicants Are Welcome

395 South Street
Pittsfield MA, 01201
Phone 413-499-4241
bcarc@bcarc.org

and

94 North Elm Street, Suite 403
Westfield MA
413-642-8911 Ext. 319
bcarc@bcarc.org

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Jobs Are Available in the Following Towns:

Berkshire County Arc services over 140 individuals with disabilities in a variety of residential settings. Residential Program options include community residences, staffed apartments, cooperative apartments, supported living and home ownership. Staff would work in team-settings to support individuals with: communication, choice & decision making, community integration, domestic skills training, hazard awareness, personal hygiene & health maintenance, behavior management, money management, relationship-building, recreation & leisure and more.  Read about some staff stories.

Berkshire County Arc provides 24-hour residential services for individuals who have a brain injury and/or mental health diagnosis. These programs provide support services to help individuals relearn skills that allow them to continue to live in their own communities.  Staff work in team-settings at residents, within communities, to support individuals in areas of development that include independent living, leisure, recreation and community integration, and vocational and social/family skills.  To see stories about staff, go here.

BCArc’s Employment Services provides supported employment to individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment in Berkshire County. Services for the individuals include evaluations, career planning, job search and placement, on-the-job training, and follow-up.

Since 2009, BCArc’s Adult Family Care program has helped more than 120 qualified individuals receive quality supports and services in their own
homes or their caregivers’ home.

Staff support the families and the services in the following areas:

  • Facilitating connections with other community organizations and service providers
  • Assisting with future planning
  • Providing family support and advocacy

Berkshire County Arc’s Advocacy and Family Support services are designed to support children and adults living in the community with their families.

Staff support the families:

  • Educational events and trainings on relevant topics of interest across the lifespan for families.
  • Spring Break Camp and other recreational events for families throughout the year.

At Berkshire County ARC (BCArc) several departments make up Administrative Services. All of these departments work together to support the Programs and Staff that support, care and advocate for individuals with disabilities. The goal is to facilitate the processes, procedures, and systems in order to help BCArc run smoothly and efficiently. These departments are:

HR-Ensures that BCArc hires and retains the best staff available. Accomplishes this by maintaining compliance with all laws and regulations that protect both employees and applicants, as well as providing terrific benefits including wellness programs for all eligible staff.

Finance-Ensures that every aspect of BCArc and its staff are paid accurately and on time. Makes sure all technology needs are met for the Agency as well.

Quality-Ensures that BCArc is in compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Marketing/Development-Ensures that both the public and employees know about new initiatives, fundraisers, community events, staff appreciation events and so much more. Develops all marketing materials as well as maintains website and social media presence.

Training-Provides training materials, classes, maintains online training academy, required certifications, and various other training modules to help both new and existing staff be the best they can be.

Staff work with individuals in daytime programs to increase an individual’s independence and ability to assume adult social roles through developmental skills training and clinical supports. The individuals attend the program from the community and also live in BCArc’s residential programs.

Berkshire County Arc operates three Day Habilitation programs, located in Dalton, Pittsfield and Lee, supporting more than 150 individuals at the three locations.

Work to ensure appropriate treatment is provided by assessing, planning and monitoring the health needs for individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities will include the monitoring of medication, training of MAP to Staff, documenting Medical/Nursing progress, providing emergency medical intervention and acting as liaison between individuals and their physicians.

Benefits Overview

MEDICAL

Individual
Individual+1
Family

DENTAL

High or Low Option
Individual
Family

VISION

Savings on Exams
Savings on Eyewear

PAID TIME OFF

12 paid Holidays
Paid Vacations
Paid Personal Days

LIFE COVERAGE & OTHER

Basic Life
Long Term Disability
Flex Spending

INVESTMENT FOR YOUR FUTURE

403B
Agency Discretionary Contributions for Eligible Staff

FREE TUITION AT STATE SCHOOLS

Tuition assistance

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BCArc endeavors to make the careers section of our website accessible to any and all users. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this
website as a result of a disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling Kristi Nastars Phone/TTY (413) 499-4241 Ext. 233 or email us at HumanResources@bcarc.org. Learn more about our open positions by clicking below.

Berkshire County Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for taking the time to consider Berkshire County Arc as your future employer.

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