We're committed to improving health, ending homelessness, and increasing access to resources.

The Arc of Southside is a local chapter of The Arc of Virginia and The Arc of the US, founded in 1954 to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of Southside has changed dramatically over the past several years, shifting from a traditional facility-based model to an inclusive community-based model of support, currently serving over 100 adults and children in Danville, VA and the surrounding area. Driven by a passion to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities striving for a fully inclusive life in the community, The Arc of Southside provides fully inclusive and person-centered residential, recreational, vocational, and transitional services. We are a diverse team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about serving and empowering children and adults to live their most fulfilling and independent lives. We live by a Person First, Person Centered value system to create meaningful lives for the people we serve and each other. In hiring, we look for candidates that have the fundamental belief that people with disabilities are worthy of respect, are a strong fit with our culture, and bring the talent and experience required by the position. Our employees are dedicated to assisting those served in becoming a part of their community, while being an advocate for change by breaking down societal barriers and actively working to change negative perceptions. We offer a positive, team-oriented work environment with opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning, flexible hours, and the chance to make an impact on someone’s life.