Thursday, February 27, 2014

Please Join Us for Ask the Advocate!

 

Attention Families of Children in Special Education

 
We Are Pleased to Offer:

Ask the Advocate

This is an opportunity for parents/caregivers to meet one on one with a representative from The Advocacy Center. The purpose of these sessions is to provide guidance and answer questions regarding your child’s education.

March 18, 2014
1pm-3pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm
Arc of Orleans County
243 South Main Street
Albion, NY 14411
 
 
To make sure the meeting is productive, please bring the following:
  • Educational records/documents relating to your primary concern
  • A list of questions that you would like to discuss
  • Your desired outcome for your child
These meetings are approximately 20 minutes in length
and are offered on a first come, first-served basis.

 
The option to participate in our workshops from a remote location is available with requests made five days in advance.
Please indicate your desire for this option with your RSVP.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
To register, call Ida Caldwell at The Arc of Orleans County
(585) 589-1750 x 2236
 







 

 





 

 

 
 

Monday, February 24, 2014

Employment Listing 2/24/14 Maintenance Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:  MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT – FULL-TIME 40 HOURS/WEEK
REPORTS TO: MICHAEL DISALVO – OPERATIONS MANAGER
LOCATION: ORLEANS ENTERPRISES
DUTIES: UNDER MINIMUM SUPERVISION PERFORMS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DUTIES WITH REGARD TO AGENCY FACILITIES. 
QUALIFICATIONS:  WORKING LEVEL KNOWLEDGE OF ROUTINE CARPENTRY, ELECTRICAL, MASONRY, PLUMBING, PAINTING AND GROUNDS KEEPING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FUNDAMENTALS AND PRACTICES IS REQUIRED.  THREE YEARS PERFORMING ROUTINE ELECTRICAL, CARPENTRY AND PLUMBING DUTIES ARE REQUIRED AND A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.  MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 50 LBS. MANUAL DEXTERITY AND MECHANICAL APTITUDE ARE REQUIRED.
SALARY:  Grade 9 Step 1 - $9.87/hr.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY:  2/28/2014
TO:Carol Fox, Human Resources Manager
The Arc of Orleans County
122 Caroline Street
Albion, NY 14411
FAX:  585-589-5669  EMAIL:  cfox@arcoforleans.org
The Arc Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted:  2/21/14

Employment Listing 2/24/14 Maintenance Coordinator

  VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:  MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR – REGULAR FULL-TIME
REPORTS TO: MICHAEL DISALVO – OPERATIONS MANAGER
LOCATION: ORLEANS ENTERPRISES
DUTIES: UNDER MINIMUM SUPERVISION OVERSEES ALL FACILITIES  ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DUTIES.
QUALIFICATIONS:
WORKING LEVEL KNOWLEDGE OF ROUTINE CARPENTRY, ELECTRICAL, MASONRY, PLUMBING, PAINTING AND GROUNDS KEEPING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FUNDAMENTALS AND PRACTICES IS REQUIRED.  FIVE (5) YEARS PERFORMING ROUTINE ELECTRICAL, CARPENTRY AND PLUMBING DUTIES ARE REQUIRED.  MANUAL DEXTERITY AND MECHANICAL APTITUDE ARE REQUIRED.
SALARY: Grade 15 Step 1 – $12.42/hr
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY:  02/28/2014
TO:Carol Fox, Human Resources Manager
The Arc of Orleans County
122 Caroline Street
Albion, NY 14411
FAX:  589-5669  EMAIL:  cfox@arcoforleans.org
The Arc Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted:  02/21/2014

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Meals On Wheels Program In Need of Volunteer Drivers

Are you interested in helping the seniors in Orleans County?  Do you have some extra time on your hands?  We have the perfect opportunity for you!
 
The Arc of Orleans County’s Nutrition Program —Nutri-Fair/Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteer drivers for several routes in Orleans County.


Volunteers begin their shift at 10:45 am.  The current routes take 1-2.5 hours to complete.  You can volunteer Monday through Friday, once a week, or monthly—it’s your choice.  Perhaps you would like to team up with your spouse or a friend and drive a route together!


Volunteers must have their own vehicle, a valid NYS Drivers License, and be able to lift up to 20 lbs.  Volunteer drivers will receive a mileage reimbursement that changes in conjunction with fluctuating gas prices.

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of seniors in Orleans County by becoming a volunteer driver, please contact Denise Withey at (585)589-5516 ext. 227.  Potential volunteers must complete volunteer application with reference check prior to starting.

This Program is run by The Arc of Orleans County in partnership with the Office for the Aging.






Rainbow Preschool Book Sale a Success

Jim Militello and Charlie Brittain with Books are Fun
Thank you to everyone who stopped by Rainbow Preschool's Book Fair yesterday!  Sales topped $1,100 and the Preschool made $112 profit.  The money raised will purchase some new theme items for the Socio-Dramatic Play Center.  The Play Center is dedicated in memory of Rachel Miller who was a Speech-Language Therapist at the Preschool.  This area is currently set up as a grocery store where the students can interact socially in "real-life" play; next up: a pizza shop.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Happy Valentine's Day!


Happy Valentine's Day from all of us
at The Arc of Orleans County!
 
"All you need is love.  But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."  Charles M. Schulz
 


Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Employment Listing 2/12/14 Special Education Teacher

                                        VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER –  REGULAR FULL TIME
REPORT TO: SHARI PERZIA/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 2/19/14 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: 2/12/14

Employment Listing 2/12/14 Physical Therapist Assistant

                        VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT                FULL TIME
LOCATION: RAINBOW PRESCHOOL – ALBION & BATAVIA
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:
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 ASSISTANT - $28,419 Annual Base Rate $13.66/Hour
Interested candidates should submit a resume by 2/19/14 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: 2/12/14

Employment listing 2/12/14 Physical Therapist

                                  VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: PHYSICAL THERAPIST – PART TIME II  20-24 HRS/WK
REPORTS TO: DAVID FRIEDLANDER – DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
LOCATION: Rainbow Preschool – ALBION & BATAVIA
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.  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.

Starting Salary: $35,700 – Annual Base Rate – Plus $40 for graduate credit hours up to 36.
Interested candidates should submit a resume by 2/19/14 to:
Carol S. Fox
Human Resources Manager
The Arc of Orleans County
122 Caroline Street
Albion, NY 14411
E-MAIL ADDRESS:   cfox@arcoforleans.com  FAX # (585) 589-5669
The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted: 2/12/14 

Monday, February 10, 2014

Arc of Orleans Goes Red

On Friday, staff at The Arc of Orleans County participated in the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" event.  All across the counrty, people were invited to participate in the "Wear Red Day."  By making a donation of just $5 each, staff were encouraged to wear red and show their support of women's health.  Staff at Arc of Orleans have raised more than $175 (with more to come) that will benefit the American Heart Association.

 

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Self Advocacy All-Stars Ask For Your Help With Bottle Returns

The Self Advocacy All-Stars are a very busy group and they are always looking for ways to raise funds to suppport their program and activities.              
 
The group recently opened an account at Albion Redemption Center on East Bank Street in Albion and are asking for help to raise money.  And it's easy to do!  All you need to do is return your empty recyclable bottles and cans to Albion Redemption and ask that your money be donated to the Self Advocacy All-Stars. 
 
With your help, the five cents per bottle could really add up to a substancial amount of money for the group! 

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Employment Listing 2/5/14 Human Resource Specialist

 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Human Resources Specialist – F/T – 40 hrs/wk.

REPORTS TO:Human Resources Manager – Carol Fox
LOCATION: Main Office – 122 Caroline Street, Albion, NY

DUTIES: Under moderate supervision, provides administrative support for the Human Resources activity to include benefit administration.

QUALIFICATIONS: A working level kno
wledge of Human Resources practices and procedures, office systems and procedures and in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft software is required.  Three years performing Human Resources/Payroll duties.  Knowledge of benefit administration and regulations.  Background in working with medical terminology preferred.  Knowledge/experience of workers compensation
and disability claim processes.  Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels; multi-task, good administrative, organizational, interviewing, telephone and oral and written communication skills.
Starting Rate: Grade 10 – Step 1 - $9.98/hr.
Interested candidates should submit a resume by February 7, 2014 to:
Carol Fox, Human Resources Manager
The Arc of Orleans County
122 Caroline Street
Albion, NY  14411
EMAIL:  cfox@arcoforleans.org   FAX:  589-5669
The Arc of Orleans is an equal opportunity employer.
posted:  1/31/14

Employment Listing 2/5/14 MOW Dishwasher/Housekeeper

                                VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:NUTRIFAIR/MEALS ON WHEELS DISHWASHER/HOUSEKEEPING AIDE
PT1 27.5 HRS/WK

REPORTS TO: NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR          
LOCATION:  ACADEMY ST, ALBION

DUTIES: ASSISTS WITH BAGGING AND PACKING FOR MEALS ON
WHEEL DELIVERIES, DISHWASHING AND CLEANING DUTIES.

QUALIFICATIONS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED PREFERRED.
EXPERIENCE WITH KITCHEN DUTIES PREFERRED TO INCLUDE BAGGING LUNCHES.
ABILITY TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE AT ALL ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS.

STARTING SALARY: GRADE 4 STEP 1 - $8.04/HR
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY 2/12/14: 
TO: Carol Fox
    Human Resources Manager
    The Arc of Orleans County
    122 Caroline Street
    Albion, NY 14411
FAX:  589-5669  EMAIL:  cfox@arcoforleans.org
The Arc Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted:  2/5/14

Monday, February 3, 2014

Dayhab OPTS Gives Back to Our Local Community

In the months of November and December 2013, the Dayhab OPTS program, staff and individuals served, were busy giving back to our community!

They held a garage sale to benefit a family that they adopted for the holidays.  Gifts were purchased with the $345 that was raised.  The group also provided Thanksgiving and Christmas meals as well as gift cards, personal cleaning supplies and a spa basket for their adopted family. 

The Dayhab group also created a mitten tree.  Mittens, gloves, coats, and hats were collected and donated to those in need.  To finish off the year, they held a food drive that benefited the local food pantry.