Is it hard to get hired at The Arc?

Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at The Arc as 64.1% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Employment Specialist and Grant Writer rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Job Placement Specialist and Assistant Teacher roles were rated as the easiest.

How long does it take to get hired at The Arc?

The hiring process at The Arc takes an average of 18 days when considering 66 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Counselor had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Employment Specialist roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 120 days).

Where can I find The Arc interview experiences by job title?

Direct Support Professional (DSP) (64) ; DSP (18) ; Job Coach (17) ; Employment Specialist (11) ; Case Manager (9) ; Direct Care Staff (7) ; Manager (7) ; Program Manager (7) ; Administrative Assistant (6) ; Service Coordinator (6) ; Director (5) ; Counselor (4) ; Direct Care Professional (4) ; Direct Support Staff (4) ; House Manager (4)

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based on 67 ratings - Updated Apr 4, 2026

Easy interview difficulty

Very positive interview experience

How others got an interview

52%
Applied online
Applied online
30%
In Person
In Person
8%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
4%
Other
Other
4%
Campus Recruiting
Campus Recruiting
2%
Recruiter
Recruiter

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67 interviews

Vice President Interview

Sep 1, 2023

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Neutral experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. I interviewed at The Arc (Washington, DC) in Oct 2022

Interview

I went through 3 interview rounds, an interview with HR, an interview with the hiring team, and then an interview with the executive team. All interviews were held virtually. It was clear in the group interviews that the teammates did not all enjoy working together and were spread out across the country.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Basic interview questions about job experience and interest in the position.

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Developmental Specialist Interview

Jul 24, 2023

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at The Arc (West Palm Beach, FL)

Interview

Very professional round table interview with multiple Supervisors. They made you feel comfortable and relaxed. It was more a conversation about who I was and what I aspire to bring to the company and to my personal life.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

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Direct Care Professional Interview

May 15, 2023

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at The Arc (Toms River, NJ)

Interview

The interview was not difficult. They will ask you about your experience with the disabled population. They will ask you about your employment history. It would be a good thing to have your references ready to be contacted.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Work history with disabled community.

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