The Arc of East Central Iowa

11/26/2025

The Voting Starts Today!

From November 26th - December 31st go to https://rewards.thegazette.com/givesback to vote for us!

Vote for The Arc and in turn we will receive FREE advertising space in The Gazette. Your vote helps us continue to spread the word and advocate for those in our community with disabilities.

Gazette subscribers (digital and/or print) have 5 votes, non-subscribers 1 vote.

Vote for us! https://rewards.thegazette.com/givesback

11/25/2025

As you're doing your last minute Thanksgiving shopping, don't forget to save your HyVee & HyVee Drugstore receipts. Turn them into The Arc and you will be helping us support our daycare. 🧡

11/20/2025

Today we kick off our 2025 Annual Campaign and introduce you to Avalon!

Avalon was once a little girl that received services from The Arc, but now she is a thriving young lady and we're proud to say an exceptional employee of The Arc. Avalon's journey is The Arc's mission in action! Her success reminds us why our programs matter and why your support is vital.

We invite you to read Avalon's full-circle success story as she goes from receiving our services to providing them as a caring DSP.
https://files.constantcontact.com/5d8be7d3201/07473ad1-361c-4efa-81b1-f2a79bf5b5bb.pdf

Stories like Avalons can't be reality without financial support. Please consider making a donation to honor Avalon and support ALL of the amazing individuals in our community who face life with a disability. https://arceci.org/donate/

The Arc is grateful for ALL donations and ALL donors! We cannot do our work without you... Thank you for your support. 🧡

11/19/2025

We're only 2 weeks away from our special Arc Night at the Collins Road Applebee’s! On December 2nd, while you're dining in - mention that you’re there to support The Arc, and Applebee’s will contribute 25% of your order to support The Arc! How cool is that?! This promotion is valid all day, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

11/17/2025

The Arc of East Central Iowa is seeking a Staff Accountant. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to play a key role in fulfilling our mission of making a difference in the lives of those with disabilities, and their families. The qualified candidate must have proven experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting Principles. They should also be proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel, including use of pivot tables and excel functions.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for executing essential daily financial tasks and providing critical support across core accounting functions. This role manages Accounts Payable (A/P) including processing invoices, coding, and handling vendor inquiries. The Staff Accountant assists our accounting firm with the bank and cash reconciliations, preparing and posting monthly journal entries and accruals.

Desired candidate should have a minimum of two years’ experience in accounting. Experience with Medicaid billing is highly desired, non-profit experience a plus, but not required. Must be detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks for on time completion. Must demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. An Associate’s degree (AA/AS) in accounting required.

This is a full-time, salaried non-exempt, benefit eligible position. Benefit package includes:

Company Paid Benefits
• 10 Days of PTO at Hire
• 5 Personal Days - Prorated on Date of Hire
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability Provided at No Cost
• $10,000 Company Paid Life Insurance Employee
• Section 125 Flex Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Elective Benefits
• Health Insurance - Company Copay
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Starting salary is $50,000. To apply, please go to: https://arceci.org/jobs/.

The Arc is the world’s largest nonprofit, community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). At The Arc of East Central Iowa, we're driven by the mission to create a more inclusive world for everyone. Fulfilling this vision requir...

11/14/2025

Finding a meaningful job is important to all of us, but it is especially difficult for those with disabilities. In this rewarding position, you will work with individuals to identify their skills and desires, and match that with employment opportunities in the community.

As an Employment Specialist you will develop and implement individualized employment plans for people with disabilities through The Arc’s Supported Employment Program. Activities include Work Assessment and Job Training to prepare and support individuals to be competitively employed, helping with resumes, interviewing and being present in the community building connections with employers. The Employment Specialist will work closely with the individual and community partners to ensure appropriate and successful job opportunities and placements. Employment Specialists will attend team meetings and submit reports on assessed progress, barriers, and needs, as required by funders.

High school diploma or GED required, associate’s degree and experience providing employment services preferred. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Valid Driver License required. Must be at least 18 to apply.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. Benefit package includes:

Company Paid Benefits
• 10 Days of PTO at Hire
• 5 Personal Days - Prorated on Date of Hire
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability Provided at No Cost
• $10,000 Company Paid Life Insurance Employee
• Section 125 Flex Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Elective Benefits
• Health Insurance - Company Copay
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Pay starting at $18.35. To apply, please go to: https://arceci.org/jobs/.

11/14/2025

Check out these really cool woven bike wheels! Great job Day Hab participants!

11/13/2025

The Arc is grateful for our 2025 Community Partners who support the work we do here at The Arc. This is our final week of highlights and we are giving shout outs to our 8 Leader Sponsors.

The Arc works daily to create a world where everyone belongs and Community Partner dollars help us to achieve that goal.

THANK YOU Dakota Red Corporation, Pactiv Evergreen, Kwik Trip, Hibu, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 125, BGHN Associates, P.C., Hills Bank, & MidAmerican Aerospace for being Leader Sponsors! 🧡

11/12/2025

Don't forget that this weekend is The Gazette Festival of Trees and Friday from 12pm-2pm is Sensory Day. Check out their website for all of the details!

11/12/2025

Check out this great giving campaign that our friends at Scheels is doing! Nominate The Arc of East Central Iowa today! 🧡
🔗https://tinyurl.com/5f9jtenb

11/11/2025

This past Friday, our group respite “Grub & Gather” was a huge success! A group of 34 went out for dinner at Scores on 33rd. Everyone had a ton of fun just hanging with friends and meeting new people. There were alot of laughs and smiles throughout the evening!

11/11/2025

The Arc was thrilled to host members of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Rotary Club for lunch, a presentation and a tour of our facility today! Three times a year, Rotary does breakout groups at local businesses to learn more about the work they do. We were so honored to have been selected this time as one of the destinations.