For individuals seeking a community living placement, The Arc of Essex County has the following September 2023 openings:

Meadowbrook Condo (1 Male or Female Vacancy)

• Unlicensed two-bedroom condo in Maplewood
• Candidates would be on the Supports Program
• Close to public transportation
• Care based on individual needs

Orange Community Residence (1 Male or Female Vacancy)

• 24/7 supervision
• Single-family style group home located in a turn-of-the-century mansion with spacious living areas
• Co-ed living arrangement with active group of residents
• Near shopping, dining, and activities
• Care based on individual needs

Maplewood Supervised Apartment Program (1 Male Vacancy)

• 24/7 Staff Supervision
• Condo-style living in a unit with elevator
• Off-street parking
• Located near public transportation and within walking distance of Maplewood’s downtown shopping & restaurants

South Orange Supportive Living Apartment (1 Female Vacancy)

• 1 bedroom available in a 2-bedroom apartment
• Minimal community living support needs
• Access to an emergency on-call system for added safety 24 hours a day
• Apartment-style living in 5-floor building with elevator
• Located steps from public transportation and South Orange’s vibrant downtown

For additional information about The Arc of Essex County’s residential services, click here. If you are interested in pursuing independent living at one of the above properties, please contact The Arc’s Senior Director of Residential Services, Rebecca Lorusso via email at rlorusso@arcessex.org or by calling (973) 535-1181 ext. 1270.