The Arc of Essex County’s Residential Corner - April Openings

March 26th, 2021

For individuals seeking a community living placement, The Arc of Essex County has the following April 2021 openings:

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Branchbrook Supervised Apartments (1 Male Vacancy)

  • 1 Bedroom Available in a 3-Bedroom Supervised Apartment
  • 24/7 Staff Supervision
  • Large Single-Family Home with a Great Backyard and Walking Distance to Branch Brook Park
  • Current roommates are males ranging in age from late 30’s to late 60’s.  They enjoy spending time participating in community activities like the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, motor bike shows, and more.  They continue to learn new skills with an emphasis on self-advocacy and communication skills to identify and work towards their dreams.

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Cedar Grove Group Home

  • 1 Bedroom Available in a 5-Bedroom Group Home
  • 24/7 Staff Supervision
  • Large Single Family Home Located a in a Quiet Cedar Grove  Neighborhood
  • Current roommates are males ranging in age from early 30’s to early 60’s.  They enjoy spending time as a group playing board games and pursuing individual interests including playing with their Wii gaming system and watching DVDs.  They also enjoy all their community has to offer including going to the movies, dining out, bowling, carnivals, parties, and more (pre-covid).

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Bloomfield Group Home

  • 1 Bedroom Available in a 6-Bedroom Group Home
  • 24/7 Staff Supervision
  • Large Single-Family Home in a Great Bloomfield Neighborhood
  • Can accommodate residents with additional medical supports and aging needs
  • Current roommates range in age from late 30’s to late 60’s.  They enjoy spending time as a group celebrating birthdays and holidays, taking trips to Atlantic City, the bowling alley, and movie theater (pre-covid), and pursuing individual hobbies.

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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.