The Arc Mercer News

At Arc Mercer, we value your dedication and understand the importance of rest, wellness, and personal time. To ensure everyone is clear on our updated 2026 policies, we’ve summarized the key details regarding your pay and time-off benefits below. Your Time Off: What’s in Your Bank? We offer several types of paid leave to support your life outside of work. Here is a quick breakdown: Vacation: Earned annually based on your hire date. Is awarded quarterly. After one year, you ca

The Arc Mercer believes hard work deserves a spotlight. The Employee of the Month  program is a critically important way to honor the frontline heroes who drive our mission forward. How It Works (In 3 Simple Steps) We’ve designed a transparent, anonymous process to ensure the award is based purely on merit. Nominate an employee  through the Employee of the Month Nomination form  on the agency website  The Peer Committee Review : * A volunteer group of at least five staff memb

This holiday season, the Arc Mercer’s Residential Department once again brought its Good Neighbor Program to through a heartfelt door-to-door holiday outreach led by residential staff and the individuals supported by the agency. Together, staff and consumers stepped into the neighborhoods surrounding Arc Mercer group homes to personally wish neighbors a happy holiday season. With poinsettias in hand, the group went door to door, sharing smiles, warm greetings, and small momen

The Arc Mercer gathered for its December Team Atmosphere Committee (TAC) Awards Luncheon , celebrating staff members whose commitment, compassion, and leadership make a meaningful difference every day. The agency recognized two Employees of the Month and two Rising Stars  from October and November, while also honoring work anniversaries and the collective effort behind the agency’s culture of excellence. At the heart of the event were the stories shared through peer nominati

Emmanuel Magbene | Employee of the Month Steadfast Support at Avalon The Arc Mercer proudly recognizes Emmanuel Magbene , BDSP and TAC Ambassador at Avalon, for his outstanding dedication and uplifting presence. Emmanuel is known for his ability to bring calm, stability, and positive energy into any environment, a quality that has made him a trusted and reassuring figure for both residents and staff. Nominated by Senior Group Home Manager Tabitha Vallon , Emmanuel was praised

Each December, the Arc Mercer continues one of its most cherished traditions, the Holly Jolly Holiday Tour. Over the course of four days, the agency’s executive leadership and administrative team visited every program site and all 25 residential group homes, delivering holiday gifts for consumers and bonuses for staff.  More than a celebration, the tour is a personal commitment from leadership to meet every employee, shake their hand, and thank them for the life-changing work