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Career Mapping From Graduate to a Manager

At The Arc, your career can grow as you make a real impact. Start as an Employment Specialist Extended with your bachelor’s degree, helping people achieve their employment goals. From there, you can advance to Specialized Employment Specialist, gaining deeper expertise, and eventually move into Supervisor or Manager roles, leading teams and shaping programs. This path is not only rewarding—it’s a rare and exciting opportunity to grow your career while changing lives every day.

Step 1: Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree

Step 2: Hired as Employment Specialist Extended

$21.00/hour

Step 3: Specialized Employment Specialist

$22.50/hour

6 months experience

Step 4: Supervisor/Manager

$24.00-$29.00/hour

1 to 2 years experience

There are over 100 manager, director and senior director level positions across the agency.

Additional job titles: Self Direction Specialist, Behavior Intervention Specialist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Care Manager, Operations Coordinators