Disability Service Careers at Arc

Join Our Team

Arc of Acadiana is growing, and we’re searching for passionate new employees to add to our team! If you’re new to Arc, we encourage you to explore our services and see the work we do. It’s beyond rewarding — after all, how many jobs let you make lifelong memories and change lives, all while watching your efforts pay off in real-time?

Because of the nature of disability services, our offerings and the needs of our clients are ever-evolving. This makes having dedicated people who aspire to this type of work critical to our success. If the idea of helping others excites you and you’re ready for a meaningful career move, Arc might be the perfect fit. 

Arc Employee Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Sick Pay
  • Vacation Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Employment Recognition Programs
  • The warm feeling of making a difference each day!

Job Openings

Direct Support Professional / Personal Care Attendant – St. Landry Day Program

Grand Coteau, LA

Direct Support Professional / Personal Care Attendant – Residential Program

Lafayette, LA

QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) – Residential Services

New Iberia

Direct Support Professional / Personal Care Attendant – Residential Program

Rayne, LA

Direct Support Professional / Personal Care Attendant – Residential Services

New Iberia, LA

QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional)

Bossier City, LA

LPN – Residential Services

Rayne, LA

LPN

Full Time (7:00am – 7:00pm & 7:00pm – 7:00am)

Bossier City, LA

Direct Support Professional / Personal Care Attendant

(Floater) – New Iberia Day Program 

New Iberia, LA

Direct Support Professional / Personal Care Attendant – Waiver Services

New Iberia, LA

Direct Support Professional

(3:00pm – 11:00pm) & (11:00pm – 7:00am)

Bossier City, LA

Direct Support Professional / Personal Care Attendant – Waiver Services

Lafayette, LA

Direct Support Professional / Personal Care Attendant – Waiver Services

Opelousas, LA

Career FAQs

Are you affiliated with LARC or Arc of St. Martin?

No, we are not.  We have locations in New Iberia, Lafayette, Grand Coteau, Eunice, Opelousas, Rayne, Erath, Abbeville, and Bossier City.

Do you do background checks?

Yes we do.

What is the pay rate for a DSP?

Starting rate of pay is either $10.50 or $10.75/hour for the day and evening shift and $9.50 or $10.75/hour for the night shift. The rate varies depending on experience and department. Thereafter, employees receive pay raises based on years of experience with Arc of Acadiana.

What is the dress code for a DSP?

Casual with closed toed shoes.

Do you pay overtime?

Yes, overtime is paid at 1-1/2 times the base pay rate.

Do you offer benefits to your employees?

Yes, we have a full benefits package which includes Health Insurance, 401(k), Sick and Annual Leave, Recognition Programs, Discretionary Bonus Program, and other perks. View our Employee Benefits page for more details.