Fall Has Arrived at The Arc!

Thank you to the Day Hab group for the wonderful job they did decorating the bulleting board at The Arc's Main Office! We're now ready for the Autumn season!

Shown decorating the bulletin board are Cassie Warne and Erica Francis (top photo) and Barbie Daniels and Nicole Tuohey (bottom photo). The middle photo shows the finished project.

Thanks From the Ghouls at Camp Rainbow

The Arc would like to thank everyone who dared come out to Camp Rainbow for our Haunted Camp Rainbow (Creep Camp). Your support made this fundraiser a great success!

A very special thank you to our toxic campers as well. Thanks for frightening all those that attended this spooky.

Employment Listing - 10/28/11 Self Determination Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION: SELF-DETERMINATION ASSISTANT
PART TIME CATEGORY II – 12 HOURS PER WEEK

REPORTS TO: MARIA MERCADO


LOCATION: BATAVIA, NY


DUTIES: PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ACTIVITITES, EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES IDENTIFIED BY PERSON SERVED AND THEIR CIRCLE OF SUPPORT.


QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNIQUES REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND VOLUNTEER PLACEMENTS. ABILITY TO BE AWARE AND UNDERSTAND REACTIONS OF OTHER PEOPLE. ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY, GOOD COMMUNICATION, WRITTEN & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED. MUST HAVE A VALID NYS DRIVERS LICENSE AND MUST MEET THE AGENCY MOTOR VEHICLE GUIDELINES. MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO MEET CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS.


STARTING RATE: $11.00 PER HOUR


Interested Candidates should submit a resume before 11/11/11 to:
ARC of Orleans County
ATTN: Carol Fox
122 Caroline Street
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

Employment Listing - 10/28/11 Community Living Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION: COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANT –FULL TIME & PART TIME RELIEF


REPORTS TO: Community Living Manager


LOCATION: Where Assigned/Orleans County


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 valid NYS driver’s license. Experience preferred but not required. Must be willing to work various hours to include evenings, nights, overnights & holidays.

STARTING RATE: Grade 5DC - $8.52 per hour. Community Living Assistants who currently qualify to be paid at a Grade 9, will continue to be paid at that rate.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 11/4/11 to:

HUMAN RESOURCES
ATTN: CAROL S 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

Employment Listing - 10/26/11 RFT Speech/Language Therapist or Speech Pathologist

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST OR SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
REGULAR FULL TIME

REPORTS TO: MANAGING SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS – LISA STEEN/LINDA DRESSLER

LOCATION: RAINBOW PRESCHOOL – ALBION

DUTIES: Provides Speech communication services, develops, implements initiates an individual education program for each assigned student, communicates regularly with parents, staff and related services providers concerning each child’s needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST – College Graduate NYS Certification in Speech & Hearing or a Master’s Degree in Pathology. One year experience in teaching and therapy are preferred.

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - Master’s degree in Speech Pathology & NYS Licensure as a Speech Pathologist. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, possess a valid NYS driver’s license and become certified in CPR & First Aid.


STARTING RATE: SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPIST : $27,427 Annual Base Rate $17.41/Hour plus $40
per graduate credit hour up to 36.
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST : $30,987 Annual Base Rate $19.67/Hour plus $40 per graduate credit hour up to 36.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 11/2/11 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: 10/26/11

Employment Listing - 10/26/11 PTII Teacher Aide

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION: TEACHER AIDE – PART TIME II – 20 HRS/WK
Monday through Friday PM

REPORTS TO: LYNN BEATTY – MANAGING TEACHER


LOCATION: RAINBOW PRESCHOOL - ALBION



DUTIES: Under moderate supervision, assists in the planning and implementation of activities for young children in a classroom setting. Is directly responsible to the classroom teacher.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Related work experience preferred. Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels, especially young children; and good administrative, planning, organizational and oral & written communications skills are required. Ability to follow specific instructions, lift and carry 40 pounds in order to carry children and equipment. Works well independently, as well as in a team atmosphere. Must be a team player.


STARTING RATE: Grade 3 - $7.62 per hour.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 11/2/11 to:
Carol S. Fox
Human Resource Manager
122 Caroline Street
Albion, NY 14411

E-MAIL: cfox@arcoforleans.org FAX: (585) 589 - 5669


The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Posted: 10/26/11

Rainbow Preschool Student's Visit Brown's Berry Patch

The children from The Arc's Rainbow Preschool site had a great time on their field trip to Brown's Berry Patch on Wednesday, October 5th. The children were able to take a walk through the orchards, visit the animals and exercise on the playground. They also got a tasty treat - apple cider and a donut.

Thank you to Bob and Deb Brown for your hospitality!

Orleans Correctional Facility Makes a Difference!

Back Row (left to right): Kim Niehaus, Todd Tinkham, Mike Jamalkowski, and Chris Sputore

Middle Row (left to right): John Gurney, Barb Passarell, Heather Tower, Steve Smith

Front Row (left to right): Patty Mitchell, Anthony Harrington, and Theresa Lehman

Representatives from the Orleans Correctional Facility celebrated Make A Difference Day by presenting checks at Rainbow Preschool and Meals on Wheels on Tuesday, October 18th. The picture above shows the presentation made to Theresa Lehman, Director of Educational & Clinical Services, and one of our students, Anthony Harrington. Rainbow Preschool will be purchasing an FM System (worn by Anthony) with the money received from Orleans Correctional.

Orleans Correctional works very hard during the year to collect money for this special day. They hold raffles, cook outs, and much more to ensure that they can keep raising funds for charitable organizations. The representatives spent their day making a difference by presenting checks to a total of ten programs (nine organizations).

Thank you Orleans Correctional for your support and generosity! You are truly making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

November Workshops Presented by The Arc's Empowering Families Program

The Arc of Orleans County’s Empowering Families Program’s
November Workshop Schedule

Functional Behavior
Assessments & Plans
November 9, 2011
6:30-8:30 PM

Location: 122 Caroline Street, Albion

This workshop will provide participants with information on when and how assessments are done and how that information is used to develop behavior supports plans.

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Record Keeping & Effective Tracking of Your Child’s Progress
November 16, 2011
6:30-8:30 PM

Location: 243 South Main Street, Albion

This workshop will assist you in organizing your child’s records, develop a master document list and show you how to use these tools in monitoring progress.

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For more information or to register, please contact:
Ida Caldwell at 589-1750 ext. 2236 or
icaldwell@arcoforleans.org

Meals on Wheels Pot Roast Dinner

Thank you to all of you who came out and supported The Arc of Orleans County's Meals on Wheels Program's Pot Roast Dinner on Thursday, October 13th. Your support and appetite was greatly appreciated!

Haunted Camp Cancelled Friday, October 14th

The Arc of Orleans County's Haunted House at Camp Rainbow is cancelled tonight, Friday, October 14th. The remaining dates are October 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience.

Employment Listing - 10/13/11 PT or PTA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION: PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PART TIME I – 26 HRS/WK

REPORTS TO: PATRICIA ZDEP-PHYSICAL THERAPIST

LOCATION: RAINBOW PRESCHOOL - 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 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 - $35,000 Annual Base Rate $22.22/Hour plus $40 for graduate credit hours up to 36.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - $27,862 Annual Base Rate $13.40/Hour

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 10/20/11 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: 10/13/11

Pot Roast Dinner

Join us for the best Pot Roast Dinner in Orleans County!

The Arc of Orleans County's Nutri-Fair/Meals on Wheels will be holding a Pot Roast Dinner on Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at 16 East Academy Street (Old Albion Grammer School).

Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 10. Take outs are available. Proceeds from this delicious dinner will benefit the Meals on Wheels Program.

We hope to see you there! Just think no cooking and dishes for you...what could be better!!

The DanPaul Foundation Awards Grant to Rainbow Preschool Program

The Arc of Orleans County received a generous grant of $5,267 for our Rainbow Preschool Program. This is the first time that the Agency has received a grant from this foundation. The funding will be used to help provide preschool staff trainings in various areas of early childhood development.

The Arc of Orleans County's Music Fest - Sunday October 9th

PLEASE JOIN US!

The Arc of Orleans County will be holding a Music Fest Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the American Legion in Albion, NY. Doors will be open at 11:00 am. Admission is $5.00 per person/$15.00 per family (up to four).

There will be a basket raffle, guitar raffles, t-shirt sale, refreshments and much more. Six bands are generously donating their time and talents for this event. The bands are Your Loving Ex, Above the Fog, Happy Ending, Category 5, Mark Fantasia and "Those People", and Just Us.

For more information, please call Denise Withey at 585-589-5516 ext. 227 or Darlene Golson at 585-589-5516 ext. 228. You can also email us at dwithey@arcoforleans.org or dgolson@arcoforleans.org.

We look forward to seeing and your family.

Make sure to bring your dancing shoes!

New Executive Director

At a special Board Meeting held on October 5, 2011, the Board of Directors unanimously appointed Kellie Spychalski as the new Executive Director of The Arc of Orleans County effective January 1, 2012. The current Executive Director Don Colquhoun will be retiring on December 31, 2011.

Kellie has been employed at The Arc for almost nineteen years in various positions and has served as the Assistant Executive Director for the last five years.

Congratulations Kellie!

Spooky Sightings at Day Hab

The individuals we serve and staff have been very busy at Day Hab decorating for the holiday season. Pumpkins, ghosts, and witches...oh my!

What's Happening With The Arc's ALL STARS Self Advocacy Team

The Arc of Orleans County is looking for new members

to join our ALL STARS Self Advocacy Team.

Do you want to gain the knowlege to take charge of your own life? Have you ever felt that people were not hearing your wants, needs or desires? Do you want to gain the tools to have your ISP written in a way you want your life reflected? Have you ever felt you wanted to make changes in your life but no one was listening? If that's the case, Self-Advocacy is for you! Our meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm at our office located at 122 Caroline Street in Albion, NY.

What the Self-Advocates Do and How We Raise Funds

We raise funds in various ways. At this time Self-Advocates are selling Bon Ton coupon booklets for $5.00 and starting on November 1st we will be selling candy bars. We collect bottles on an ongoing basis to raise funds for different funfilled activities. We also have held car washes.

The Self-Advocates held a picnic at Camp Rainbow that included other Arc Chapter members.

The Self-Advocates attend conferences to gain knowledge and make new life contacts.

The group is currently collecting personal care items for the Veterans Home In Batavia, NY for the holidays. The Self-Advocates will then make a holiday visit to bring over the gifts and honor the veterans for their service to our country.

On October 27, 2011, they will be attending a conference on unemployment and what it may mean. The Self-Advocates will also learn how the upcoming budget cuts may or may not impact employment. This conference will share available opportunities.

Do you dream of being a reporter or writer? ALL STARS Self Advocacy need you for their team to work on the SHOUT OUT Newspaper.

You may become as involved as you desire in the ALL STARS...the choice is yours but WHY NOT attend your first meeting on October 13, 2011 and decide for yourself if Self Advocacy can enrich your life.

If you have questions, please feel free to call Vickie Randall, the Self Advocacy Staff Advisor, at 585-589-1750 ext. 2223.

We hope to hear from you!

Empowering Families - October Workshops

Please Join us

The Arc of Orleans County's

Empowering Families Program's

October Workshops

Transition Planning

"Life After School"

October 5, 2011

6:30-8:30 PM

This workshop will provide participants with a review of the transition planning process for students with disabilities. Services for adults will also be discussed.

Special Education Overview

October 11, 2011

6:30 -8:30 PM

This workshop will provide information from referral process to IEP development. Tools that will assist in preparing for meetings will also be provided.

Workshops will be held at:

The Arc of Orleans County

122 Caroline Street

Albion, NY

Please call 585-589-1750 ext. 2242 for more information or to RSVP.