Employment Services
Our Employment Services Department provides essential training in pre-employment and job readiness skills, ensuring individuals are well-equipped for success in job applications, interviews, and workplace environments. Through personalized support such as job coaching, skill enhancement, and workplace accommodations, our program is designed to assist individuals with disabilities in securing and thriving in meaningful employment. With partnerships spanning various industries across Rockland County, from food service to retail and manufacturing, we match individuals with suitable job opportunities, empowering them to achieve independence and flourish in their chosen careers.
The Arc Rockland is proud to work with various local organizations that support employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
ACME
AMC
Applegreen
Beckerle Lumber
Bergen Supply
Cambridge Security Seals
Checkalt
The Cheesecake Factory
Chilli’s
CVS
Dunkin Donuts
Home Goods
Jewish Community Center
Marshalls
North Rockland High School
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
The LEGO® Store Palisades Center
Pet Vet Care
Prescription Center
Producto (PECO)
ShopRite
Stop & Shop
Target
Walgreens
Walmart
Wegmans
Wendys
West Nyack Free Library
Pre-Vocational Services
Pre-vocational services is a program designed to prepare individuals, for entry into the workforce. This service focuses on developing basic skills necessary for employment success, such as communication, problem-solving, time management, and work ethic. They often include vocational assessments to identify strengths, interests, and areas needing improvement, as well as job exploration activities to help individuals understand various career options. Pre-vocational services may also offer job readiness training, including resume writing, interview skills, and workplace etiquette. Overall, the goal is to teach the individuals the foundational skills and confidence needed to pursue and maintain employment.
Our mission is to empower the people we support to make personal choices and realize their dreams by providing them with resources to participate fully in community life.