Arc of Orleans To Be Featured on WNYLiving

Tune your televisions to WGRZ-TV (channel 2 out of Buffalo) on Saturday morning at 10:30 am. The Arc of Orleans County will be featured on the Western New York Living show with Janet Snyder. Janet interviews Darlene Golson, Endowment and Grants Manager, who discusses the Agency's programs and services, and also The Arc's upcoming 5K Run/Walk that will be taking place next week Saturday, May 7th. There's still time to register for the event!! Download a registration form at The Arc of Orleans County's website - www.arcoforleans.org. It's listed under upcoming events. The Run/Walk will be held at the Sacred Heart Club in Medina and registration begins at 12:30 pm. We hope to see you there!!

Community Job Fair Being Held This Thursday

Mark your calendars for this Thursday, April 28th! A county-wide Community Job Fair will be held on Thursday from 9AM to 1PM at the Calvary Tabernacle Church (the former Medina High School), 324 Catherine Street. Participating employers include Empire Coating, Tim Horton's, Medina Memorial Health Care System, Freeze Dry Foods, Orleans County Personnel, Bank of America, and many more! Job seekers and students are encouraged to attend with resumes in hand!!

The 2011 Fair is co-sponsored by The Arc of Orleans County's Career Ventures and Community Action of Orleans & Genesee. Calvary Church will be selling lunch at very reasonable prices to those in attendance. The church entrance and parking lot are located at the back of the church on Ann Street, just north of West Center Street.

Employment Listing - 4/20/11 Truck Driver

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION: TRUCK DRIVER – REGULAR FULL TIME

REPORTS TO: DAVE BELLUCCI – OPERATIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER

LOCATION: ORLEANS ENTERPRISES – WASHINGTON STREET – ALBION, NY


DUTIES: Performs work center transportation needs. Prepares, loads, unloads and delivers raw materials and finished products to designated locations. Assists with product quality inspection, records supply and equipment inventory and ensuring safety. Provides direct hands on supervision, training and counseling to individuals with disabilities as needed.


QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of truck driving is required. Working level knowledge of the operation & maintenance of a delivery type motor vehicle. Must possess a valid New York State Commercial Class B license & an acceptable driving record per Agency guidelines. Working level knowledge of production techniques, methods and/or training involving disabled adults. Good manual dexterity & mechanical aptitude. Ability to deal with people at all levels. Good administrative, organizational, training, oral and written communication skills are required. Must be able to lift 60 pounds and able to stand, push and pull. Occasional overtime and local travel is required. Weekends, evenings and holiday scheduling may be required.


STARTING WAGE: GRADE 5DC/1 - $8.52/HR.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY: 4/27/11

TO: ARC of Orleans County
ATTN: Carol Fox
122 Caroline Street
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411

E-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org Fax: (585) 589 - 5669

DATE POSTED: 4/20/11

Employment Listing - 4/20/11 Vocational Training Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: VOCATIONAL TRAINING ASSISTANT – RELIEF STAFF
DAY HAB PROGRAM

REPORTS TO: JULIE SOLIS – COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SPECIALIST


LOCATION: WEST ACADEMY ST. , ALBION


DUTIES: Provides direct hands on supervision, training and counseling to people with disabilities in a variety of vocational & community settings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Working level knowledge of production techniques, methods and/or training involving adults who are disabled. Demonstrates skills equivalent to a high school diploma. Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels, good administrative, organizational, problem solving, training and oral & written communication skills required. Must be flexible. Need a valid NYS drivers license. Must be able to lift, push and pull 40lbs.

STARTING RATE: Grade 5 DC - $8.52/hr.

Vocational Training/Community Living Assistants who are
currently paid at Grade 9 will continue to be paid at Grade 9.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 4/27/11 to the Human Resource Department.

Human Resources Office
The Arc of Orleans County
PO Box 439
Albion, NY 14411

e-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org
Phone # 585-589-5516 Fax #585-589-5669

The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: 4/20/11

Thank You To Our Golf Tournament Sponsors!

The Arc of Orleans County's 32nd Annual Golf Tournament is fast approaching! It's scheduled for Sunday, June 5th at Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club, with a shotgun start at 9:00 AM. It's not too late to register your foursome! Contact Denise Withey, Community Relations Specialist, at 585-585-5516 ext. 227. Proceeds benefit The Arc's Camp Rainbow, a summer day camp for childen with and without disabilities in Orleans County.

The Arc would like to thank the following businesses who have sponsored the Tournament (through April 19th):

Corporate Sponsors:
Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes
Innovative Municipal U.S. Inc.
Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP
Key Bank
Middleport Family Health Center
Takeform Architectural Graphics

Business Sponsors:
Barber Enterprises
Barre Animal Hospital
Country Contracting, Inc.
Heath & Martin, Attys. At Law
Karl Heuer, DDS
Hinspergers Poly Industries, Inc.
Lyons Collision
NAPA Auto & Truck Parts
Ontario Shores Federal Credit Union
Orleans Ford Mercury, Inc.
Orleans Veterans Club/VFW #4635
Penasack Co. Inc.
Pilon Construction Co. Inc.
Ridge Road Express
Scholastic Transportation Mgmt.
Suburban Electric
Tillman's Village Inn, Inc.
Wiley's Marina
Zelazny & Roush, CPA's, P.C.

Granny's Attic & Bake Sale

The Arc of Orleans County's Nutri-Fair/Meals On Wheels Program will be holding a Granny's Attic & Bake Sale Wednesday, May 4th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The sale will be held at the Albion Nutrition site at 16 East Academy Street (south side of old grammar school).

Don't miss out on all those wonderful treasures and delicious baked goods!

Meals On Wheels Spaghetti Dinner - April 28, 2011

The Arc of Orleans County's Nutri-Fair/Meals On Wheels Program is holding their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at 16 East Academy Street (Old Albion Grammar School). Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. Tickets are available pre-sale at the Nutrition Program sites as well as at the Community Relations Department at 122 Caroline St., Albion. Tickets will also be available at the door. Proceeds from this delicious meal will benefit the Meals On Wheels Program. Hope to see you and your appetites on April 28, 2011! Rumor has it that it's the best spagehtti in town.

Employment Listing - 4/14/11 Community Living Specialist

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: COMMUNITY LIVING SPECIALIST – REGULAR FULL TIME
REPORTS TO: COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER – ELAINE NEWTON

LOCATION: WEST AVE, ALBION
DUTIES: Assist Community Living Manager in the day to day operations of supervising consumers and staff to ensure tasks are carried out in accordance with OMRDD regulations. Ensure Agency policies are adhered to.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School graduate + 2 yrs. experience performing duties involving working with adults who are developmentally disabled OR a comparable combination of education & experience with a requirement of one year minimum experience working with adults who are developmentally disabled. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be physically able to walk up and down stairs, shovel snow and assist in wheelchair/bathing transfer. Valid NYS driver’s license with minimal violations is required. Must be independent, organized, creative, insightful, able to take proactive steps to solve problems and be willing to work required hours.
STARTING RATE: Grade 12DC - $10.95/hr.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY APRIL 21, 2011 TO HUMAN RESOURCES.
The Arc of Orleans County
ATTN: Carol Fox
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411


The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
e-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.com

Fax: (585) 589-5669
Posted: 4/14/11

Kenlou Foundation Named The Legacy of Love Leadership Award Winner

The Kenlou Foundation was named The Legacy of Love Leadership Award Winner this past Friday at The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series. Accepting the award are Ms. Mary Swierkos and Mr. Robert Williams. Mary stated in her acceptance speech that the Kenlou Foundation was named after their parents and was started to honor them.

The Arc has been the beneficiary of the Kenlou Foundation's generosity for many years. They have granted thousands of dollars to help support our Agency. Without the support of the Kenlou Foundation, we would not have been able to make so many wonderful improvements and additions to the Arc's programs.

Hundreds of people with disabilities have been touched by the kindness, generosity, and keen knowledge that a little extra support can make a world of difference in the lives of those we serve.

Thank you to the Kenlou Foundation for your continued support and generosity. We are truly grateful.

Amanda Roberts Named Legacy of Love Cornerstone Award Winner

Amanda Roberts was named the Legacy of Love Cornerstone Award Winner this past Friday at The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series.

Throughout the years Ms. Roberts has been a very generous contributor and supporter of The Arc. Her parents, Clarence and Jaunita Gerringer, are two of the founders of the Agency. Her parents played an integral role in creating The Arc and because of this Amanda knows how important the services that we provide are to the people we serve and their families.

Amanda's commitment to the Agency, and most importantly the people we serve has been steadfast and substantial. The Arc is extremely grateful for Ms. Roberts caring, compassion, and generosity.

Thank you Amanda.

The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction

Thank you to all of you who attended The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series. It was a great evening of good friends, great items, and great food. As always, your support and generosity are truly a wonderful gift!

Thank you to the following people:
Kevin Clark for the wonderful piano playing.
Holley Harmonettes, B Sharps, and Kelly Evans for sharing your musical abilities. Leonard Oakes Estate Winery for hosting a wine tasting table.
Case-Nic Cookies for the wonderful desserts.
Hickory Ridge for the delicious food and great staff.
Kelsie Withey for taking photos.
Apple Blossom Florist for the beautiful door prize.
Ray & Fran Lissow for their monetary gift that allowd individuals we serve to attend the event.

Thank you again to all the donors who supported this event.

Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped set up the morning of the event as well as working the evening of the Signature Series. You are all amazing!

Thank You Supporters of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

During the month of March, The Arc of Orleans County, along with it's sister chapters and others across the nation, celebrated National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

The Arc of Orleans would like to thank all of the individuals who purchased the placards in support of this great event! A big "thank you" goes out to the following businesses who assisted us in selling the placards:
Case-Nic Cookies
First Niagara Bank - Albion Branch
Grant-Pollard Insurance
Medina Saving & Loan
Pawlak's Save-A-Lot
The Bank of Castile

The Arc is truly grateful for the support of the individuals, businesses, and organizations in our community!

Mark Your Calendars - Community Job Fair is April 28th

A county-wide Community Job Fair will be held in Medina on Thursday, April 28th, from 9AM to 1PM at the Calvary Tabernacle Church (the former Medina High School), 324 Catherine Street. The 2011 Fair is co-sponsored by The Arc of Orleans County's Career Ventures and Comunity Action of Orleans & Genesee. "Nearly 50 local and regional employers have been invited to participate in the Job Fair," said Vincent Iorio, Senior Employment Specialist with The Arc's Career Ventures. Participating employers include Trek, Orleans Transit Service, NIOGA Library System, NYS Deptartment of Labor, National Tractor Trailor School, Freeze Dry Foods, and many more!

All job seekers and students are encouraged to attend with resumes in hand. Employers and agencies interested in recruiting should call Vince Iorio as soon as possible at (585) 589-0305, ext. 4330, or call Annette Finch of Community Action of Orleans & Genesee at (585) 589-5605, ext. 108. There is no cost to exhibitors, and a free continental breakfast will be available for all exhibitors courtesy of Community Action. Calvary Church will sell lunch at very reasonable prices to those in attendance. The church entrance and parking lot are located at the back of the church on Ann Street, just north of West Center Street.

National Autism Awareness Month

The month of April has been designated as "National Autism Awareness Month", and Saturday, April 2nd has been declared "World Autism Awareness Day."

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and among other things, can affect a person's ability to communicate and interact with others.

Although great strides have been made in understanding and supporting children and adults who have autism, there's much more to be done.

For more information on autism go to www.autismspeaks.org.

Thank you to Sponsors & Donors of The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series

The Arc would like to send our weekly thank you to the following sponsors and donors for their contributions to the 9th Annual Signature Series Recption & Silent Auction on Friday, April 8, 2011.

Sponsors:
Dollinger's Motor Inn
RKS Plumbing
The Medicine Shoppe

Underwriting Donors:
Steve & Lisa MacEvoy
Ron & Kellie Spychalski
Watt Farm Country Market

Gift Donors:
New York Knicks
Tim Ingraham
John Tomion - SkylArc Studio
Rochester Community Baseball, Inc.

Thank you from all the men, women, and children we serve. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated!