Thursday, January 30, 2014

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
   
POSITION: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – REGULAR FULL-TIME
REPORTS TO: COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER – ELAINE NEWTON
LOCATION: WEST AVENUE, ALBION
DUTIES:  Provides program participants with support and training in independent living skills, such as meal planning and preparation, home maintenance, money management, etc.
Qualifications: Good math & writing skills.  Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.  Experience preferred but not required.  Must be willing to work various hours to include evenings, nights, overnights & holidays. Must be able to lift, push and pull 40 lbs and must be capable of completing SCIP, CPR, First Aide and other trainings as required.
STARTING RATE: Grade 7DC, STEP 1 - $9.28 per hour.
Interested candidates should submit a resume by February 6, 2014 to:
The Arc of Orleans County
ATTN: Carol Fox
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411
Fax (585) 589 – 5669   E-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org
The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted: 1/30/14

Friday, January 17, 2014

Employment Listing 1/17/14 Special Education Teacher

                             VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER –  PART-TIME II UP TO 20 HR/WK     
REPORT TO:  JENNIFER CONKLIN/LYNN BEATTY – MANAGING TEACHERS
LOCATION:   RAINBOW PRESCHOOL – BATAVIA/ALBION
DUTIES: PLAN, DEVELOP, ORGANIZE & IMPLEMENT INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS (IEP’S) FOR EACH ASSIGNED STUDENT; COMMUNICATE REGULARLY WITH PARENTS, STAFF AND INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND DIRECTS TEACHER ASSISTANTS.
QUALIFICATIONS: Special Ed Teacher - BS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION NYS CERTIFICATION.  
STARTING RATE:
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER:  STEP 1 - $17.76/HOUR (without graduate credit hours). $40 PER GRADUATE CREDIT HOUR UP TO 36.
Interested candidates should submit a resume by 1/24/14 to:
CAROL FOX
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY
P. O. BOX 439
ALBION, NY 14411
E-MAIL ADDRESS:   cfox@arcoforleans.org               FAX #:  (585) 589-5669
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Posted: 1/17/14

Employment Listing 1/17/14 OTR/COTA

                               VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT OR
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
PART TIME II – 20 HRS/WK
REPORTS TO: CARRIE WILSON - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 
LOCATION:  RAINBOW PRESCHOOL - BATAVIA
DUTIES: COTA - Provides occupational therapy services within guidelines of NYS & AOTA, based on goals determined by a registered occupational therapist.  Writes progress reports and communicates regularly with teachers & parents.
Occupational Therapist:  BS degree in Occupational Therapy and
NYS certified by NOTCB.  Ability to deal with people at all
organizational levels; good administrative, analytical,
organizational, problem solving and oral & written
communication skills and an aptitude for directing and
motivating people are required.  One year performing duties as
an OTA.
QUALIFICATIONS: NYS CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION.  PHYSICALLY ABLE TO LIFT AND CARRY 40 POUNDS IN ORDER TO CARRY CHILDREN & EQUIPMENT.
STARTING SALARY: GRADE 21 - $15.37/HR for COTA
   OT Step 1 - $22.67/HR
Interested candidates should submit a resume by 1/24/14 to:
Human Resources Office
The Arc of Orleans County
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY  14411
e-mail:  cfox@arcoforleans.org     Fax:  (585) 589-5669
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Posted:  1/17/14
            

Employment Listing 1/17/14 School Psychologist

 
                                    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:  SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST – PART TIME II    UP TO 20 HRS/WK
REPORTS TO: DAVID FRIEDLANDER – DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

LOCATION: RAINBOW PRESCHOOL – ALBION/BATAVIA
DUTIES: Will be an active member of the evaluation and program teams, provide needed consultation, assessment and training.
QUALIFICATIONS: College Graduate.  NYS Certified in school psychology.  Must have training in assessments & programming for children with developmental disabilities.  Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds in order to carry children and/or equipment.
STARTING RATE: School Psychologist Schedule - $23.44/HR
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT BY 1/24/14.
CAROL FOX
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY
P. O. BOX 439
ALBION, NY 14411
e-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org.                     Fax: (585) 589 – 5669
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted:  1/17/14

Employment Listing 1/17/14 PT/PTA

                                VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:  PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT 
PART TIME II-UP TO 20 HRS/WK
LOCATION:  RAINBOW PRESCHOOL – ORLEANS & GENESEE COUNTY
Duties: Plans, organizes, directs and controls a program directed at the design and implementation of individual physical therapy sessions for each child that are adaptable to home and classroom use.
Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.  NYS Physical Therapist license.  Three (3) years experience performing physical therapy in early childhood preferred OR  Physical Therapy Assistant degree.  NYS certified.  A minimum of two years experience providing physical therapy services is required for PTA to deliver services in home.  Must have good administrative, interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with people at all organizational levels; an aptitude for directing and motivating people is required.  Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - $35,700 Annual Base Rate    $22.67/Hour plus $40 for graduate credit hours up to 36.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - $28,419 Annual Base Rate $13.66/Hour
Interested candidates should submit a resume by 1/24/14 to:
TO: Carol Fox
Human Resources Manager
The Arc of Orleans County
122 Caroline Street
Albion, NY 14411
E-MAIL ADDRESS:   cfox@arcoforleans.org              FAX # (585) 589-5669
The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted: 1/17/14

Employment Listing 1/17/14 Clinical Director

CHEMUNG ARC
Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Clinical Director      REPORTS TO:  START Director
FLSA Status:  Exempt Full Time    
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Clinical Director serves as senior clinician on the team. Half-time is spent at the respite facility and half-time is spent with the clinical team, supervising and training the START Coordinators and community partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ph.D. degree in Psychology and currently licensed to practice psychology in New York State.
• Extensive experience in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), specifically with individuals who have      challenging behavior and/or mental health needs.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and implementing behavior support plans
(Note: A fulltime masters’ level clinician and a part time licensed psychologist may share the clinical director responsibilities.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide oversight and consultation on behavioral supports
2. Provide training and consultation to staff, families and providers
3. Participate in recurring team meetings as necessary
4. Develop behavior support plans as necessary for guests at respite that require more extensive safety measures
5. Participate in discussion regarding potential respite admissions
6. Provide on-site consultation as needed for guests receiving respite services, including assessments for guests  at respite
7. Assist with the development and implementation of all Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans  and Comprehensive Service Evaluations as needed
8. Provide ongoing clinical supervision to START Coordinators
9. Coordinate and lead monthly Clinical Education Team meetings
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the START Director
11. Provide support as needed to clinical team and respite 24/7/365
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Must be able to tolerate the stresses associated with multiple, simultaneous demands
2. Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, sit, walk and frequently required to use hand and fingers
3. Required to travel (50%)
4. Safely operate a motor vehicle and be able to obtain a license therefore
5. Lifting:  May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Approved by: 
______________________________       __________________
Executive Director         Date

Employment Listing 1/17/14 START Director


 
Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: START Director      REPORTS TO:  Oversight Committee
FLSA Status:  Exempt Full Time    
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Director facilitates all linkage agreements, is the primary contact with stakeholders, and provides reports to the Advisory Council. The Director participates in all trainings required to become a Certified START Coordinator. The Director supervises the Clinical Director, Medical Director, Respite Director and the Coordinator Team leader.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Master’s or Ph.D. degree with extensive experience in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), specifically with individuals that have challenging behavior and/or mental health needs.
• Four years of supervisory experience in the I/DD and/or mental health field is required.
• Knowledge of the New York State system of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse Services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervise/oversee Clinical Team and Respite facility
2. Establish community linkages and serve as liaison to community partners
3. Based on feedback of Clinical Teams, identify training/support needs of the community
4. Coordinate trainings utilizing expertise of psychologists and psychiatrists, Team Leaders, and specialists within the community
5. Identify and coordinate necessary trainings for team members
6. Maintain communication with other regional START Directors, as other regional teams are implemented
7. Ensure the collection of required data and documentation on consumer access and utilization of START services
8. Provide support as needed to clinical team and respite 24/7/365
9. Performs other duties as assigned by the Oversight Committee.
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Must be able to tolerate the stresses associated with multiple, simultaneous demands
2. Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, sit, walk and frequently required to use hand and fingers
3. Required to travel (50%)
4. Safely operate a motor vehicle and be able to obtain a license therefore
5. Lifting:  May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

 

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Nutri-Fair sites closed, but MOW deliveries are a go!

All Nutri-Fair congregate sites are closed again today, Wednesday, January 8th, due to the extreme cold. 

Meals On Wheels will be making their rounds delivering meals at lunchtime.

Stay warm and safe!

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Nutri-Fair sites closed; NO Meals on Wheels deliveries

The Arc of Orleans County's four Nutri-Fair sites (Albion, Medina, Lyndonville, Kendall) are closed today due to the severe weather and there will be NO Meals on Wheels deliveries.

Please stay indoors if possible and, if you do have to venture out, please use extreme caution and bundle up.  And if you have elderly neighbors, please check in on them!

Friday, January 3, 2014

Employment Listing 1/3/14 Quality Assurance Asst/Senior Individual Service Coordinator

                         VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSISTANT/SENIOR INDIVIDUAL SERVICE COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
LOCATION: FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
ARNOLD GREGORY COMPLEX – ALBION

DUTIES: THE QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSISTANT/SENIOR INDIVIDUAL SERVICES COORDINATOR PERFORMS ISC DUTIES BUT ALSO SHARES THE SUPERVISION DUTIES OF THE ISC’S AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR ISC MANAGER AND DIRECTORY OF QUALITY ASSURANCE/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE & HIPAA OFFICER.  UNDER MINIMUM SUPERVISION, REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND/OR GUARDIANS IN BECOMING INFORMED, FREE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.  ASSESS, LINK AND REFER INDIVIDUALS TO SERVICES.  ADVOCATE, MONITOR AND FOLLOW UP TO ASSURE APPROPRIATENESS OF SERVICES IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in a health or human services field with no experience OR a Bachelor’s degree  in health or human service field with one year experience working with people with a developmental disability or one year experience as a service coordinator with any population.
One year performing case management activities, including assessment and service plan development is required or one year working with people with a developmental disability
Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels, good administrative, organization, problem solving and oral and written communication skills are required.  Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.
STARTING RATE:  GRADE M5  $33,246 ANNUAL BASE RATE
          
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY  1/10/14
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Arc Of Orleans County
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411
e-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.com  fax:  (585) 589 – 5669
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted:  1/3/14