ARC Community Support Systems has an available work force of over 100 employees to assist area businesses with their production needs.
Since 1962, ARC Community Support Systems has and will continue its reputation as a manufacturer of quality products and production services.
ARC Community Support Systems provides quality products and services to over 20 businesses in Effingham and surrounding counties. The organization maintains annual sales of 1.7 million dollars.
ARC-CSS programs are Sheltered, Supported, and Developmental Training.
Community Employment
ARC Community Support Systems' placement program is designed to assist individuals with disabilities in acquiring competitive employment within the vocational field of their choice. Persons enrolled in the program may choose from a variety of individualized services including: job seeking skills, job development skills, employment application assistance, resume' development, skills training, on-the-job training, job coaching, and follow up support. It is the goal of ARC-CSS that each individual be competitively employed in the vocation of choice within the community of choice. For more information, contact Andy Kistler, Director of Community Employment Services.
Community Placement Services in:
Clay, Crawford, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Shelby and Richland counties.
Developmental Training Employment
The ARC-CSS Developmental Training Center is designed to provide training in all areas of independent living and personal care to individuals with disabilities. It also offers a work force to area businesses and private individuals needing workers to perform light manual jobs. Presently, the Developmental Training Program has a work force of over 100 individuals capable of meeting the production and work-related needs of employers in the geographic service area.
Production services include but not limited to:
• Hardware Packaging
• Assemble Inserts and Folders
• Rug Binding
• Packaging Plastic Utensils
• Assembly & Packing Advertisements
• Assemble Cardboard Corners
• Bulk Mailings
• Sorting Metal Screws and Bolts
For more information, contact Dennis Quast, Adult Vocational Services Director.
Sheltered Employment
The Sheltered Employment Program was the first of the Employment Programs ARC-CSS established. In 1970, 26 consumers with disabilities were employed in the workshop performing contracted jobs such as rug binding, weaving, pallet and crate manufacturing, furniture stripping, and shrink wrapping. Today, adults with disabilities continue to have the opportunity for a full day’s work and a full day’s pay in the Sheltered Workshop through various contract jobs including machine parts assembly, furniture assembly, cardboard corners for furniture shipping and many more.
To inquire about products or services to meet your specific needs, contact Dennis Quast or Andy Kistler.
Supported Employment
ARC Community Support Systems provides janitorial services throughout Effingham, Richland and surrounding counties. The SEP contracts with area businesses to perform an array of job tasks including: vacumming, mopping, stripping, sealing and waxing floors; dusting and polishing surfaces; trash collection and disposal; and other office maintenance concerns. Exterior work includes mowing grass and yard trimming, leaf removal and shrub maintenance.
ARC-CSS maintenance crews operate seven (7) days-a-week from 6 am to 10 pm. Service times vary dependent upon the crews needed to perform the desired maintenance.
Individual service contracts vary from site to site dependent upon need.
To inquire about products or services to meet your specific needs, contact Andy Kistler.
Safety is a high priority with all ARC-CSS Vocational Programs. Stringent safety procedures are followed and incentive programs are offered to reinforce safe production of all products.
ARC Community Supporty Systems is fully insured should any accident or property damage occur. Contact ARC-CSS to learn more about specific insurance coverages and amounts as well as safety records.
To inquire about products or services to meet your specific needs, contact Dennis Quast or Andy Kistler.
