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If you have more questions or want more details on positions available at The Arc of Alachua County, please contact Rebekah Goodwin, HR Specialist, at 352-334-4060 ext. 114 or at hr.recruitment@arcalachua.org.
Although The Arc is still battling COVID successfully, there has been an uptick in COVID over the past two weeks as evidenced by the fact that three (3) clients are currently testing positive for COVID. These three are currently being quarantined. Although there has been a slight uptick in COVID, members of The Arc's Safety & Supervision Committee have decided to keep Day Program open the next two weeks: Monday, May 22 - Friday, June 2. The past two weeks' COVID danger levels remained low despite these few positive cases of COVID.
Although there have been three positive cases of COVID among clients at The Arc over the past two weeks, the Day Program will be open for the next two weeks: Monday, May 22 - Friday, June 2, 2023.
The Arc is aggressively recruiting Board-certified Behavior Analysts, DSPs, Nurses and Residential Managers. The lead copy on The Arc's website remains the vacancies in these mission-critical areas. The most dire need remains the need for Board-certified Behavior Analysts and Nurses.
Moreover, weekly social media messaging on the need for qualified people to fill these positions goes out on all Arc social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. All full time jobs come with Paid Time Off, 401K, Health Insurance and more.
A New Hire training session will be held on May 22, 2023. Scheduled to begin training in this session are: 7 DSPs, 2 Residential Managers, and 1 Day Program Manager.
The number of DSP vacancies has been reduced from a high of 75 on July 1, 2022 to a low of 32 currently.
The Arc is also aggressively recruiting Board-certified Behavior Analysts and Nurses.
Shanna Wilson has left The Arc to pursue a new position with another organization. The Arc welcomes Rebekah Goodwin as HR Specialist and Shanna's replacement. The Arc's website's main page and contact page have been edited to reflect Rebekah's name, title and contact information.
Moreover, in concert with Arc Leadership, Rebekah and Mark Johnson are working to streamline The Arc's website's main page, contact and HR pages to emphasize those agency vacancies and positions most critical at the moment; especially the need for Board-certified Behavior Analysts and Nurses.
Although The Arc is still battling COVID successfully, there has been an uptick in COVID over the past two weeks as evidenced by the fact that three (3) clients are currently testing positive for COVID. These three are currently being quarantined. Although there has been a slight uptick in COVID, members of The Arc's Safety & supervision Committee have decided to keep Day Program open the next two weeks: Monday, May 22 - Friday, June 2. The past two weeks' COVID danger levels remained low despite these few positive cases of COVID.
The Arc is still actively recruiting Board-certified Behavior Analysts, Behavior Techs,Nurses, DSPs and Residential Managers.
A New Hire Training Session is scheduled to begin on May 22, 2023. This session has 7 DSP’s, 2 Residential Managers and 1 Day Program Manager scheduled to begin.
The number of DSP vacancies has been reduced from a high of 75 on July 1, 2022 to a low of 32 currently.
New DSP Hiring signage in front of our main campus building and magnetized signs for company vehicles are aiding our marketing to prospective employees. Behavior Analysts, Residential Manager, Nurses and DSP Hiring messaging and accompanying copy is now the top priority on our website (arcalachua.org) and on all of our social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
Shanna Wilson has left The Arc to pursue a new position with another organization. The Arc welcomes Rebekah Goodwin as HR Specialist and Shanna's replacement. The Arc's website's main page and contact page have been edited to reflect Rebekah's name, title and contact information. Moreover, in concert with Arc Leadership, Rebekah and Mark Johnson are working to streamline The Arc's website's main page, contact and HR pages to emphasize those agency vacancies and positions most critical at the moment, especially the need for Board-certified Behavior Analysts and Nurses.
The Arc hopes to be able to securely and safely bring back 125 clients into our Day Program by the end of June 2023.
In an effort to facilitate the re-entry of community-based clients back into the Day Program, members of the Safety & Supervision Committee, in concert with Day Program leadership, are in the process of contacting these clients and their families. This process will continue throughout May and June of 2023 (COVID & staffing-willing) with the goal of raising the total number of Day Program clients back to 125.
Bicyclists representing Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. descended onto The Arc's main campus as part of the 2023 Gear Up Florida Friendship Visit. This 'client-favorite' event brings together Arc clients, employees, visitors and community VIPs for a day of food, fellowship and fun. The Gainesville stop was just one of many for these bicyclists traveling a 1,000 miles from Miami to Tallahassee in the month of May to help raise money and awareness about people with developmental disabilities.
The May 23rd visit included a police escort by Santa Fe College police department, a photo shoot, a client autograph session, a luncheon catered by David’s BBQ, a dance with Live DJ Michael Davis (aka Mr. October), and remarks from Arc President/CEO Mark A. Swain and President of The Arc's Board of Directors Cathy Costello.
After leaving The Arc, bicyclists enjoyed an afternoon of swimming and relaxation at the gorgeous Gainesville Health & Fitness Center, dinner from Satchel’s Pizza, and bedding down at First United Methodist Church. The bikers headed off early before first light the next day for their next stop - Jacksonville.
The Arc of Alachua County thanks all of our vendors, sponsors, clients, employees, and bicyclists representing Gear Up Florida/The Ability Experience for a fabulous event; one covered by TV20 News.
We look forward to seeing you all in May 2024!
ATTENTION: The Arc of Alachua County is pleased to announce that it is expanding its shredding drop off service to two (2) days per week: Monday and Wednesday beginning Monday, April 3, 2023.
Alachua County residents can drop off their shredding at our main campus across from Santa Fe College on any Monday or Wednesday of the week from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. This expanded drop off service will be offered each week on Monday and Wednesday only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Arc's main campus at 3303 NW 83rd St.
The fee for shredding will remain $0.32/lb. Residents are reminded, however, that we no longer offer 'Free Shred Wednesdays' on any Wednesday of the month. The Arc also asks that visitors who bring their shredding into The Arc on a Monday or a Wednesday to park in one of the VISITOR spots at the front of the building and to walk into the front lobby where they can ask for assistance from a member of our Gone4Ever (G4E) shredding crew. Do not, under any circumstances, drive to the back of our campus with your shredding without communicating to the people in our front lobby of your intention to drop off your shredding!
A hundred golfers, and dozens of sponsors, vendors, and volunteers converged on Hawkstone Golf & Country Club on Friday, April 14th for The Silver Anniversary Bob Rose Golf Scramble benefitting The Arc of Alachua County and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Arc of Alachua County’s biggest fundraiser of the year, this year’s scramble mined a lot of silver indeed, as hot temps, blue skies and great golf added up to record proceeds for The Arc.
Bob Rose once again lent his name to this year's event, and our premier sponsors, SKY Radio 97.3 FM and Infotech, led the way again with our other sponsors and vendors in supporting The Arc's signature event (see the sponsor banner below).
Just a couple of points worth mentioning: no one shot a Hole-In-One at the tricky par 3 hole No. 8 (so no one went home with Toyota Tacoma truck from Tomlinson Motor Co.) and no one hit a Hole-in-One at the par 3 No. 13 (so no one won a zero-radius riding mower from Florida Coast Equipment). Perhaps next year?
Also of note, the winning bid on the 'Wheelbarrow of Heaven' (chock full of top shelf liquor and bottles of award-winning wines) was $625 by Stephen Tanner and Doug Morris won a flatscreen TV by winning the Super Ticket drawing. Bob Rose was presented a black leather motorcycle jacket by The clients and employees of The Arc for his two decades of support of this event.
The winning score of 53 was delivered by the foursome of David Kidd, Charlie Stephenson, Austin Leslie and Albie Kozar (see photo above).
Bob Rose and Arc Board President Cathy Costello spoke prior to the event, and Arc President/CEO Mark A. Swain and Adele Elchert spoke afterwards, thanking all our golfers and sponsors.
All in all, it was a fitting way to honor a 25-year legacy of love, support and partnership known as The Bob Rose Golf Scramble.
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Please SAVE THE DATE for the 2023 Arc Annual Meeting. This year’s annual event will take place on Tuesday evening, October 24, 2023 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Rion Auditorium at The Village Retirement Community.
This exciting event will celebrate The Arc’s 57th year of service to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, bring together clients, employees, donors and boards members for a scrumptious Fl dinner, and recognize clients, employees and volunteers for great achievements over the past year.
More details on tickets and sponsorships will be forthcoming in the days and weeks ahead as we inch closer to the October 24th date.
Leaders from Audacy, WSKY and WKTK Radio, along with Arc clients, employees, and board members dedicated The Arc’s newest group at Spring Forest as part of an Earth Day Celebration.
Guests heard remarks from WSKY Radio Legend Bob Rose, Arc Board President Cathy Costello, and Arc President/CEO Mark A. Swain and then were put to work landscaping the grounds around Spring Forest.
After the landscaping, The Arc’s Johnny Adams took folks on a tour of of the new home and guests were able to ask questions about the 6-bedroom, 3,500-square foot home that will serve as a beautiful oasis for 6 clients with PWS.
The dedication was a sweet, simple and successful event, one covered by local ABC affiliate TV20. All-in-all it was a great day spent with our great friends at Audacy!
Hear our latest radio spot featuring CEO/President Mark Swain.
LiveScan provides fingerprinting, screening and photo capture services by appointment only at our main campus, 3303 NW 83rd St. (across from Santa Fe College), every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
LiveScan appointments can be scheduled from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
LiveScan does not accept walk-ins at this time.
LiveScan keeps The Arc's main campus safe for staff and customers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We are only allowing one (1) LiveScan guest to wait in our lobby at a time. Each LiveScan guest will be greeted by The Arc receptionist. Upon entering the lobby, he or she will tell our receptionist at the main desk that he/she is here for his/her LiveScan fingerprinting. The LiveScan guest will then be seated in our front lobby until The Arc's LiveScan staff member escorts him/her into the building and to his/her appointment.
LiveScan fingerprints are done quickly, locally and reasonably, so please call Ferol Johnston at 352-334-4060 ext. 106 to schedule yours.
LiveScan information is easy to find, just click the LEARN MORE button below.
The Arc of Alachua County is a community based organization committed to providing a continuum of exemplary services, supports, and advocacy to assure that people with developmental disabilities can enjoy respect and dignity and be full participants in the community.
The Arc of Alachua County is a community based organization committed to providing a continuum of exemplary services, supports, and advocacy to assure that people with developmental disabilities can enjoy respect and dignity and be full participants in the community.
The Arc has a rich history spanning 60 years and marked by accomplishment. We continue to carry out the mission and vision of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their parents and siblings.
Over the last 60 years, The Arc has grown and adapted to the changes that people with disabilities face across their life span. Through the decades, The Arc has seen several name changes, advocated for the passage of state and federal legislation on behalf of people with disabilities and established a broad network of state and local chapters that range from small voluntary groups to large, professional organizations.
Although much has changed for those that we serve, we always try to raise awareness, supporters, and always help improve the lives of the intellectually and developmentally disabled.
I am sure it is no surprise to you, but people always want to know what we have been up to around The Arc and at our events. Our followers on facebook get to see quite a few or our pictures, but the rest of you are left in the dark.
Well even though everyone should be our fans on facebook, we still decided to put up a gallery of images to show some of the highlights from the major events we have had this year.
Every year we hold several events we consider picture worthy. But dont worry, you will probably see some other, "non event" pictures sneak in as well. If you have a good picture you would like to share, stop by The Arc and let us scan it and share it as well.
We hope to keep the new gallery up to date throughout the year, so check back and enjoy.
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