EMPLOYMENT

Join the Desert Arc Family and Make a Difference!

Our mission-driven teams are inspired to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.  Great benefits for staff plus the opportunity to become very connected to the program participants, their families and caregivers.

Every job at Desert Arc is a rewarding one!

NOW HIRING!

Open Positions

Bus Driver
(Full Time)
Palm Desert and
Yucca Valley

Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, Bus Driver will transport adults with developmental disabilities to and from Desert Arc facilities and other assigned locations.  Bus Driver will follow a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule.  Bus Driver will regulate heating equipment and ventilation of bus for comfort of passengers.  Bus Drivers are responsible for the safety of the passengers in loading and unloading and transportation to and from destinations.  Bus Driver will keep bus clean by ensuring that their bus is free of debris and odors.  Bus Driver must inspect bus before starting each route for such things as water, gas, oil and mechanical condition etc. and must inspect the bus inside and out after each route.  Bus Driver will keep operational records and report any defects or problems to their supervisor before starting their route. Required to have a commercial license A-B or C and  with a passenger endorsement.

Bus Aide
(Part Time/Full Time)
Indio

Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, Bus Aide is responsible for physically aiding client’s with boarding and exiting buses and overseeing the behavior of clients during transporting to and from Desert Arc to avoid any distraction to the Bus Driver.  Bus Aide must be alert to clients’ physical and emotional needs and must be prepared to react promptly to avoid any behaviors during transportation.

ON-SITE PROGRAMS

 

Team Leader/Adult
Day Center
(Full Time)
Yucca Valley

Team Leader is responsible for working in a group setting to ensure that the clients meet daily objectives i.e., hygiene needs, behavior issues, assisting with meals, staying focused on task and reposition clients as needed.  Team Leader will be responsible for daily objectives for any off site activity.  Team Leader will be responsible for charting client’s daily progress on a daily basis.  Team Leader will drive Desert Arc vehicle for department community activities.

Behavioral Modification Instructor
(Full Time)
Palm Desert

The B-Mod Instructor works in group settings with clients who have behavioral issues in various job environments either at on-site or off-site locations that may last more than one day.  Instructor must be able to handle various types of behaviors and work within a team setting to handle behavioral incidents.

Direct Care Staff
(Part Time)
Palm Desert

Responsible for working in a group setting to ensure that the Clients meet daily objectives i.e., hygiene needs, behavior issues, assisting with meals, staying focused on task and reposition clients as needed.  Staff will be responsible for daily objectives for any off-site activities.  Direct Care Staff will maintain the work site in a neat and clean fashion and is responsible for all work activity materials.  Charting of clients’ daily progress will be done on a daily basis.

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Senior Administrative Assistant
(Full Time)
Indio / Palm Desert

Under the direction of the Business Development Specialist the Senior Administrative Assistant will: be responsible for reception duties for the recycling division, organize and coordinate office operations, complete monthly billing and reports, develop and maintain the departments filing systems, maintain all department databases, create letters as assigned, assist with events and special projects, provide clerical support to management staff as needed.

Administrative Assistant
(Full Time)
Indio

Under the direction of the Shredding & Recycling Manager the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing great customer service, scheduling pickups, answering phones, organize and coordinate office operations, maintain the departments filing systems, assist with events and special projects, provide clerical support to management staff as needed.

Enclave Instructor
(Full Time)
Palm Desert/Yucca Valley

Under the direction of the Field Supervisor, Enclave Instructor is responsible for monitoring a work crew in various job settings.  Enclave Instructor must complete all necessary paperwork, understanding and working with each client’s objectives, goals and plans.  Enclave Instructor is responsible for motivating clients to stay on task, promote and supervise the safety of clients.

Landscaper
(Full Time)
Palm Desert

Under the direction of the Landscape Supervisor/Manager, the Landscaper is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping grounds surrounding a business or building.  Landscaper will maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.  Performs a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation.

OFF-SITE PROGRAMS

Life Skills Instructor
(Full Time/Part Time)

Works with clients who live in their own homes throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.  Life Skills Instructor (LSI) will work with clients to assist them with the goals outlined to live successfully on their own.  LSI must be willing to participate in ongoing training to increase their knowledge of the For Your Independence - FYI programs purpose and philosophy.

YUCCA VALLEY

Floater / Field Supervisor
(Full Time)
Yucca Valley

The Floater/Field Supervisor will ensure department coverage is being met.  The Floater/Field Supervisor will provide coverage to Enclave, Individual Placement Job Coaches, when necessary, will also provide oversight and quality control for off-site contracts. 

BENEFITS OFFERED FOR PART- AND FULL-TIME POSITIONS

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE:
Clean Background Check
Valid CA Driver License
Clean DMV Record
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Desert Arc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

For questions or more information about the positions listed above please call our HR Department at (760) 346-1611 Ext. 235