Why Work For TARC? Known as one of the greatest places to work, TARC
has approximately 200 incredible staff members that make a difference
in the men and
women we serve on a daily basis. Our goal is to enrich lives, but we find their lives, enrich us. TARC offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid holidays, insurance, career
advancement opportunities, management training, and rewarding personal
opportunities on the job. EOE and Drug Free Work Place.
Join our team today!
To apply for a position, you must fill out an application at TARC. Three PROFESSIONAL letters of reference must accompany the application prior to an interview. Complete job descriptions are also available at TARC.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Be 21 years of age or older
Have a high school diploma or GED
For some positions, have a properly inspected and insured vehicle and a valid's driver's license
Experience working with individuals with a disability preferred
Have the ability to maintain written records and ensure confidentiality
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Professional Positions may require college degree
Employee Benefits:
8 Paid holidays per year
8 Sick days per year
1 week of vacation after the first year
Full Time: Health, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, 403b Retirement Plan, AFLAC & Life Insurance Part Time: Vision & 403B Retirement Plan
CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE
As of January 30, 2012
Residential Floater
Responsibilities
Provides direct care to clients of TARC in the Residential Services program. Assists in training, guiding, supervising and caring for clients wherever assigned.
Characteristics of Work
This is a full-time 260 day position. Much of the duties are assigned as a substitute for regularly scheduled positions. Work schedules are not specific and may fall on any day of the week, Monday-Sunday, as well as holidays. This position may be called on to work on short notice or scheduled hours may be changed to meet the direct care needs of clients.
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists in supervising, teaching, training and caring for clients in the group homes, respite, SIL, or PCA programs according to their ISP objectives or Plan of Care. This may include providing any hands-on services which may be required. Complies with all TARC policies as well as all State and Federal regulations for documentation and active treatment.
DSW/ Direct Support Worker/ Division 1
Responsibilities
This work involves the teaching, training, guiding and supervision of adult clients in and wherever else designated. Work is performed within the established rules and regulations set forth by Federal, State and Local governmental bodies as well as TARC; and is reviewed through periodic conferences with the department Director, supervisor, and/or Adult Service Manager.
Essential Dutiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provide supervision, training and direct care as requested and/or needed to individuals assigned. This may include working with a client, one-on-one , Organize, formulate and implement job training to address daily living, social interactions, communications, health/hygiene, safety, team work, vocational skills and provide hands-on training to individuals. Conducts, develops and participates in assessment procedures for determining individual needs. Provides input to QMRP for individual service plans (ISP) for clients within the program. Must attend ISP meetings as required by regulations. Participate in the staffing of clients after the evaluation has been completed, as necessary. Maintain a realistic work environment with special emphasis on proper safety procedures and work site employer's policies in the completion of client's duties.
Part Time Houma Grown Farmer's Market Helper
Responsibilities
Assist with Houma Grown Farmer's Market activities: engaging in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting such as trees, shrubs, flowering plants, and vegetables
Essential Duties
Keep management informed about progress of plant growing activities, planting and picking schedules. Obtains authorization for changes in fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide application techniques and formulas. Observes plants and flowers in greenhouses, pots, cold frames, and fields to ascertain condition such as leaf texture and bloom size.
Assist with changes in temperature levels, chemical use, grafting perform and cultivation procedures to ensure conformance with quality control standards.
Child Care Worker/ Infant Room/ Sunshine Express
Responsibilities
Organizes and leads activities of prekindergarten children in nursery schools or in playrooms operated for patrons of theaters, department stores, hotels, and similar organizations
Essential Duties
1. maintain safe environment for children
2. participate in recreational activities
3. attend to or care for children
4. serve food or beverages
5. lead recreational activities
6. instruct participants in recreational activities
Food Tech/ Division 2
Responsibilities
Works all food service areas which involves floating between the cafeteria, TARC Restaurant kitchen and the wholesale food production departments by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties
Follow the Food and Drug Administration guidelines for manufacturing foods for wholesale purchase.
Stock using proper storage procedures, like items together, labels facing front, dating when necessary.
Keep area clean and sanitize work surfaces; mops floors according to procedures; takes out trash as necessary. Performs any other cleaning duties as assigned.
Follow food service and/or production sheets demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food.