Berkshire County Arc
Berkshire County Arc Headquarters Address
Main Office:
395 South St
Pittsfield MA 01201
Satellite Office:
94 North Elm St
Westfield MA 01085
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About Berkshire County Arc
Debbie works part-time at BCArc in a variety of roles, and plans to do more when she retires from the school system.
“I have always found this work interesting. I love to listen and connect with all types of people with disabilities. I have a knack for knowing what they enjoy, remembering what they like to do, and working with them.”
She also works for BCArc’s Adult Family Support program. Four days a week she meets a student when he gets off the bus, and takes care of him until his mother comes home from work.
“I adore all of them,” she said.
Berkshire County Arc is a non-profit human service agency that has been providing services to adults with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries for over 50 yrs. Berkshire County Arc’s mission is to assist and support individuals.
Berkshire County Arc’s programs are offered in Berkshire County and Pioneer Valley. We serve nearly 1,000 individuals per year and have over 700 dedicated staff at 50 locations.
No experience? We provide training to prepare you for your position.
Berkshire County Arc offers an excellent benefit package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, retirement plan and tuition assistance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Seeing BCArc as Team Sport: “With All of Us Pulling In One Direction, How Can Anyone Stop Us”Berkshire County Arc’s programs are offered in Berkshire County and Pioneer Valley. We serve nearly 1,000 individuals per year and have over 700 dedicated staff at 50 locations.
No experience? We provide training to prepare you for your position.
Berkshire County Arc offers an excellent benefit package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, retirement plan and tuition assistance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
An avid sports fan, Joel Barscz talks like an athlete, even sees BCArc as a team sport, where the team can defeat any challengers.
“We’re all pulling in the same direction for our guys,” he says of the direct care staff. “With all of us pulling in one direction for each individual, how can anyone stop us. That’s why I love this place.”
His “guys” specifically – the men who live in the house he manages — are growing more and more independent, some with eight hours of autonomous community time every day. He’s working closely with the families to build up their independent time.
Mail Carrier, Realtor, now Back as BCArc Manager“We’re all pulling in the same direction for our guys,” he says of the direct care staff. “With all of us pulling in one direction for each individual, how can anyone stop us. That’s why I love this place.”
His “guys” specifically – the men who live in the house he manages — are growing more and more independent, some with eight hours of autonomous community time every day. He’s working closely with the families to build up their independent time.
Guyana native. U.S. postal worker. Atlanta, Ga., realtor. Chef. Today, manager of a BCArc residential program. Call him Carlton Gump.
“Home is everywhere, the Berkshires is where I rest my head,” said Carlton about his ongoing adventures. He travels at least twice a month to Queens or Brooklyn to see family and friends. “But I really go for the food. I like to eat, and I travel for good food.”
“I give everyone the opportunity to make food at the house, but basically, if I’m working, I’m cooking for the guys,” he said. “Some of the individuals also like to cook, so we’ll work together in the kitchen. But I like good, healthy, traditional West Indian food. If I like it, then I know the guys will like it. Cause I know what they eat.”
His guys are four individuals with intellectual disabilities. “Hanging out with them is no different than hanging out with anyone. We are a big family. We watch sports. We trash talk. We go fishing. We pick on each other, go out to restaurants, get our flirt on, I just see each of them as one of the guys.”
Kaitlyn Takes Advantage of BCArc’s Free Tuition Benefit, Encourages Others to do the Same“Home is everywhere, the Berkshires is where I rest my head,” said Carlton about his ongoing adventures. He travels at least twice a month to Queens or Brooklyn to see family and friends. “But I really go for the food. I like to eat, and I travel for good food.”
“I give everyone the opportunity to make food at the house, but basically, if I’m working, I’m cooking for the guys,” he said. “Some of the individuals also like to cook, so we’ll work together in the kitchen. But I like good, healthy, traditional West Indian food. If I like it, then I know the guys will like it. Cause I know what they eat.”
His guys are four individuals with intellectual disabilities. “Hanging out with them is no different than hanging out with anyone. We are a big family. We watch sports. We trash talk. We go fishing. We pick on each other, go out to restaurants, get our flirt on, I just see each of them as one of the guys.”
Kaitlyn has worked at BCArc for three years and is currently a Brain Injury Residential Supervisor. She is also a member of the college tuition remission program. The tuition remission program allows for BCArc employees who attend a Massachusetts state college or university to receive free tuition for an undergraduate degree.
“At BCArc they have such great benefits, so I took advantage and went back to college,” she said.
Part-time Employee Carves Her Own Path At Berkshire County Arc“At BCArc they have such great benefits, so I took advantage and went back to college,” she said.
Debbie works part-time at BCArc in a variety of roles, and plans to do more when she retires from the school system.
“I have always found this work interesting. I love to listen and connect with all types of people with disabilities. I have a knack for knowing what they enjoy, remembering what they like to do, and working with them.”
She also works for BCArc’s Adult Family Support program. Four days a week she meets a student when he gets off the bus, and takes care of him until his mother comes home from work.
“I adore all of them,” she said.
Number of Employees in Berkshire County Arc
501 to 1,000
Berkshire County Arc Revenue
$25M to $100M (USD)
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