WELCOME TO WWAARC
Connecting Special People With Opportunity!
Warren, Washington, & Albany Counties ARC (WWAARC), A Chapter of The Arc New York, is a nonprofit organization serving nearly 1,000 people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We operate 35 residences, 30 Supported Living Program (SLP) apartments, four day programs, and a Community Employment program. For more than 65 years, WWAARC has represented a longstanding tradition of providing outstanding advocacy, family support, and the very best quality services to many people throughout Warren, Washington, and Albany Counties.
SUPPORT. EDUCATION. ADVOCACY.
Just three words. Yet they mean so much and are so intertwined as we work to improve the lives of people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities that we support.
Warren, Washington, and Albany Counties ARC (WWAARC) is hoping to double our current membership! WWAARC, a chapter of The Arc NY, is a nonprofit organization that supports nearly 1,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We operate residences, job training programs, supported apartments, and Day Programs. For more than 70 years, WWAARC has represented a longstanding tradition of providing outstanding advocacy, family support, and the very best quality services to many people throughout Warren, Washington, and Albany Counties.
Why should I become a WWAARC Member?
Your membership gives us a stronger voice at the local, state, and national levels to support and advocate for Nicole and the hundreds of other individuals who we empower to live their best lives.
- Locally – With the encouragement of our Supported Employment staff, Nicole overcame life-debilitating learning difficulties, as well as a developmental learning disability to secure a career where she is on the fast-track to a supervisory role. Nicole was awarded the Joslin Outstanding Achievement Award in 2022 from the New York State Industries for the Disabled.
- Statewide – Advocated for a cost of living adjustment to ensure our employees earn professional wages to encourage long-term employment and provide stability of familiarity to the people we support.
- Nationally – Supporting national advocacy campaigns to protect vital programs/services (Medicaid/Affordable Care Act)
Can we Count you In?
You can fill out our Membership form, just click on the “Become a Member” button below to fill out the form!
The cost of membership is a $1 donation!
Thank you for considering becoming a 2023 WWAARC member. Your support for WWAARC is very much appreciated by the Agency and Foundation Boards, our employees, and most importantly the nearly 1,000 people we support.
Thank you for your support!
Anne Marie Lockhart,
Board President
Any questions? Please contact call 518-935-4441
WALK-IN INTERVIEWS
- 12/7/2023 Thursday 1 pm – 3 pm
- 12/12/2023 Tuesday 12 pm – 2 pm
- 12/18/2023 Monday 2 pm – 4 pm
- 12/6/2023 Wednesday 1 pm – 3 pm
- 12/15/2023 Friday 2 pm – 4 pm
- 12/20/2023 Wednesday 1 pm – 3 pm
- 12/29/2023 Friday 10 am – 12 pm
Missed or can’t make the Walk-in Interviews? We are available to schedule interviews most anytime!
Contact us today – at (518) 793-4204 or ApplyatWWA@caparcny.org
You can also click on Career Opportunities for available positions to apply online
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Discover The Rewards of a career in Direct Support:
- Helping others every day
- Dedicated team, family atmosphere
- Making a difference in a person’s life
- Feeling appreciated and fulfilled
- Career advancement opportunities
- Generous benefits
- Paid training & tuition benefits
- Flexible schedules
In The News
WWAARC has been awarded Times Union Top Workplace 2022 and Top Workplace USA 2022! Click HERE to view the Times Union article.
Guilderland Chamber Award Video!
The Guilderland Chamber honors one company as the Best Place to Work as voted by their employees! This year’s nominees are Community Caregivers, Crossgates Mall Management Office, and Warren, Washington & Albany Counties ARC – WWAARC! Check out the video to see this year’s winner!
We Are Family
An introduction to who we are and what we do – please take a moment to watch this video and learn more about our agency and the people that we serve and how you can get involved. We are community, we are friends, we are family – We are WWAARC!
Transitions Partnership
WWAARC and the Arc Lexington have joined forces to offer college, career and life supports to teens and young adults with autism and other learning differences in the Capital Region.
Covid-19 Relief Fund
WWAARC’s Direct Support Professionals continue to work around the clock to provide support and care for our nearly 1,000 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. We operate 43 Residences, 29 Supported Living Program (SLP) Apartments, Five Adult Day Programs, a Work Center, Community Employment and we have a free standing Respite Center. These programs are staffed 24/7 and involve close contact with people with differing abilities.