The Arc of Union County


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52 Fadem Rd
Springfield, New Jersey 07081

Phone:  (973) 315-0000
    Fax:  (973) 315-0002

E-mail:  info@arcunion.org

 

 

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Daniel Murphy
President
 Frank X. Caragher
Executive Director

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WHAT IS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT?

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The Arc's Supported Employment Department matches qualified employees with appropriate employers. We also conduct on-site training and offer consistent support to insure employee success and employer satisfaction.


Qualified Candidates Are:

  • Punctual
  • Dependable
  • Proficient
  • Safety-Conscious

  • Reliable
  • Cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Committed to Long-Term Employment


Benefits for Employers

  • Possible Tax Credit
  • Lower Turnover Rate
  • Stabilized Work Force

  • Lower Payroll Cost
  • Enhancement of Public Image in Community
  • Compliance With Disabilities Act

 

Maureen Morton and her boss Bob Demmel of Children's Specialized Hospital

Maureen Morton and her boss Bob Demmel of Children's Specialized Hospital.


Jeffrey Mosse

Fran and Joanne are my supervisors; they answer my questions. I get along with them extremely well. They told me I do the job just right.

Jeffrey Mosse


Flexible Employment Options Available

  • Employees can be hired temporarily for full-time or part-time positions.
  • Compensation for employment can be negotiated with the agency.
  • Contract agreements can be short or long-term.
  • Skilled Employment Specialists (Job Coaches) are available for initial training and follow-along consultation. 

 

Successful Partnerships

 

  • Ashbrook Nursing Home
  • Chubb & Sons
  • Foodtown
  • Home Depot
  • Mack Camera Shop
  • Macpherson Control Products

 

  • Marshalls
  • Pathmark
  • Pizza Hut
  • ShopRite
  • Whole Foods


EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AT THE ARC'S WORK SITES

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Off-Site Production

Many labor-intensive tasks or sub-components of jobs can be produced at The Arc's work sites by well-trained and supervised workers. Production is designed to meet manufacturer's standards with a high degree of quality control and attention to production timelines.


Benefits to Your Business

  • Pick up and delivery of work
  • Quality control and production supervised by skilled staff
  • Stable work force of over 200
  • Consultation on production needs
  • Lower payroll costs
  • Licensed by Federal and State Departments of Labor


Services Provided and Successful Partnerships

Please visit our Business Services page


CONTACT

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Administrative Offices

52 Fadem Rd
Springfield, New Jersey 07081

(973) 315-0000
Fax: (973) 315-0002

Vocational Training Center/RPI
60 Diamond Rd
Springfield, NJ 07081

VTC: (973) 315-0094

RPI: (973) 315-0095

 

Cranford Work Center/

Cranford Opportunities
140 Bryant Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016

(908) 709-0410

 

Scotch Plains Work Center/
Scotch Plains Opportunities/Creative Opportunities

847 Jerusalem Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

(908) 789-1192

 

 

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