Thank you for your kindness and support in 2012. You truly make a difference in the lives of others!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Employment Listing - 12/27/12 Self Determination Assistant
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: SELF DETERMINATION ASSISTANT - RELIEF
REPORTS TO: PERSON WE SERVE AND GUARDIAN
LOCATION: ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE - HOLLEY
DUTIES: Provide support and assistance for participation in inclusive community activities and in independent living skills. Knowledge of Autism is a plus. Hours to vary based on needs of person served. Must have valid NYS driver’s license and meet agency guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNIQUES REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND VOLUNTEER PLACEMENTS AND IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. 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 HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO MEET CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL REQUIRED TRAINING.
STARTING RATE: $12.00 PER HOUR
Interested Candidates should submit a resume by 1/3/13 to:
Carol S. Fox
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: 12/27/12
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Piano Recital Benefits Rainbow Preschool
Monday, December 17, 2012
Employment Listing - 12/17/12 Registered Nurse
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE FULL TIME-40 HOURS/WEEK
REPORTS TO: KELLY ANSTEY-ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL
LOCATION: ALBION-WASHINGTON ST & ACADEMY ST
DUTIES:
PROVIDES NURSING SERVICES OF PRINCIPALLY A HABILITATIVE NATURE TO AMELIORATE OR LIMIT A DISABLING CONDITION, DISEASE OR ILLNESS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS AND THERAPIES TO PERSONS WHO BECAUSE OF THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY REQUIRE SUCH SERVICES TO REMAIN IN OR MOVE TO THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE RESIDENTIAL AND/OR DAY SETTING OR BECAUSE SUCH SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INACCESSIBLE IN THE PERSON’S COMMUNITY. PROVIDES TRAINING TO AGENCY PERSONNEL WITHIN THE REALM OF NURSING EXPERTISE.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REGISTERED NURSE CERTIFICATION BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. ONE YEAR PERFORMING NURSING DUTIES IN WORKING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IS PREFERRED. MUST HAVE NYS DRIVER’S LICENSE, ABILITY TO LIFT 40 lbs. AND FIRST AIDE/CPR CERTIFICATION.
STARTING RATE: Grade 25 $17.98/HR
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY December 24, 2012, TO:
Human Resources Manager
Carol S. Fox
The Arc of Orleans County
E-MAIL ADDRESS: cfox@arcoforleans.com FAX # (585) 589-5669
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY
Posted: 12/17/12
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Employment Listing - 12/11/12 Operations/Marketing Manager
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: OPERATIONS/MARKETING MANAGER
REGULAR FULL-TIME – 40 HRS/WK
REPORTS TO: KELLY ANSTEY-ASST DIRECTOR OF VOC SERVICES
LOCATION: ORLEANS ENTERPRISE – WASHINGTON STREET, ALBION
DUTIES: Plans, organizes, manages and controls production and marketing operations for the Orleans Enterprises Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and marketing typically acquired through the attainment of a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Finance is required. Five years experience in manufacturing or marketing environments, including two years of supervision are required. Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels. Good administrative, analytical, organizational, problem solving, social assessment and oral and written communication skills are required. Extended hours and local travel are required.
STARTING RATE: Grade M4 DC $30,678
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY DECEMBER 18, 2012 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: 12/11/12
Friday, December 7, 2012
Employment Listing - 12/7/12 Speech/Language Therapist or Speech Pathologist
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST OR SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
PART TIME & FULL TIME AVAILABLE
REPORTS TO: MANAGING SPEECH PATHOLOGIST – CHRISTINA FRENCH
LOCATION: RAINBOW PRESCHOOL – BATAVIA & 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 : $27,975 Annual Base Rate $17.76/Hour plus $40
per graduate credit hour up to 36.
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST : $31,607 Annual Base Rate $20.07/Hour plus $40 per graduate credit hour up to 36.
Interested candidates should submit a resume by 12/14/12 to:
CAROL FOX
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY
P. O. BOX 439
E-MAIL ADDRESS: cfox@arcoforleans.org FAX #: (585) 589-5669
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY
Posted: 12/7/12
Employment Listing - 12/7/12 Direct Support Professional
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL/MOBILE CREW SUPERVISOR
REGULAR FULL TIME-ALBION AFTERNOON SHIFT
REPORTS TO: SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT MANAGER – MELISSA COTTER
LOCATION: Mobile Cleaning Crew - 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 cleaning techniques, methods and/or training involving adults who are disabled. Cleaning experience and experience with the DD population is a plus. Demonstrates skills equivalent to a high school diploma. Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels, good administrative, problem solving, training and oral & written communication skills required. Ability to independently supervise a group of adults with disabilities cleaning various businesses. Capable of completing SCIP, CPR & other required training. Willing to work weekends, holidays & evenings. Needs a valid NYS driving license.
STARTING RATE: Grade 7DC - $9.28/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 TO THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT BY 12/13/12.
Carol Fox
Human Resources Office
The Arc of Orleans County
e-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org
Fax #589-5669
The Arc of Orleans County
Posted: 12/6/12
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Toy Safety Month
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- Choose toys that are appropriate for the age of the child. Look for labels to judge which toys may not be safe, especially for infants and children under age three.
- For childen of all ages, consider if the toys are suited for their skills and abilities.
- Look for toys that have solid and sturdy construction.
- Read the labels to see if their are any potential fire hazards.
- Look for labels to see if the toy has passed a safety inspection - ASTM means the toy has met the American Society for Testing and Materials standards.
- Do not choose toys with small parts and sharp edges/points, crayons and markers that are NOT labeled nontoxic, toys with ropes/cords, or electric toys with heating elements.
- Choose toys that appeal to the senses - sound, movement, texture.
- Consider interactive toys that allow the child to play with others.
- Think about what size the toy is and what position the child would need to be in to play with it.
- Determine if the toy can be adapted to different kinds of play in different situations - can it be played with alone and also with other children?
For toy hazard recalls, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html
The Arc of Orleans County wishes you and yours a happy and safe holiday season!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Arc Receives Grant from AT&T
The Arc has received a $16,000 grant from AT&T. This is the third year that AT&T has provided grant funding to The Arc and it's the second year they have funded the Transitioning into Adulthood program. This program assists students with disabilities to identify their strengths and future career goals, helping them to create a comprehensive plan to obtain employment.
Thank you, AT&T, for your continued support of The Arc and people with disabilities!
(Presentation of grant check from AT&T at The Arc's 2012 Best Friend Dinner)
Thank you, AT&T, for your continued support of The Arc and people with disabilities!
Kenlou Foundation Grant Received
(From left to right: Donald Colquhoun - Retired Executive Director of The Arc, Mary Swierkos - Kenlou Foundation, Robert Williams - Kenlou Foundation)
The funding provided by this grant will be used to purchase occupational therapy and literacy supplies for Rainbow Preschool.
Many thanks go out to the Kenlou Foundation for their support of The Arc and people with disabilities!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Employment Listing - 11/30/12 - Physical Therapist or PTA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
PART TIME/FULL TIME OPTIONS AVAILABLE
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 12/06/12 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: 11/30/12
Monday, November 26, 2012
Parent Group To Meet at Rainbow Preschool
Parent Group
November 27th
3:30 to 3:30 PM
Rainbow Preschool
45 Liberty St. Batavia
TURN THAT FROWN UPSIDEDOWN!
How to turn your bad situation into a good one.
As parents/caregivers of children with special needs we come across many situations that could turn south very quickly. Come and share how you made a tantrum into a learning experience, or were able to help your child adjust to a new situation.
Please call ahead so that we can have enough staff for all the children.
Please call for reservations: 344-4404.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving
The Board of Directors, staff and the people we serve
would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
May you be blessed with a day of family, friends, and food.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Employment Listing - 11/19/12 Director of Educational Services
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
REGULAR FULL-TIME
REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – KELLIE SPYCHALSKI
LOCATION: ARNOLD GREGORY COMPLEX – MAIN STREET ALBION
DUTIES:
Plans, organizes, directs, monitors & evaluates department functions for Preschool/Early Intervention Programs at our Rainbow Preschool Facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: NYS School Administration Certification as NYS School District Administrator (SDA) preferred; however School District Leader (SDL) or School Building Leader (SBL) accepted.
EXPERIENCE: Five years in education at the Preschool level, with a minimum two years full time experience providing services to children with disabilities birth to five years and their families with one year delivering services to children under three years and their families. Working knowledge of early childhood development, supervisory experience, program development and budgeting. Ability to interact with people at all organizational levels, good administrative, analytical, organizational, motivational, problem solving and oral and written communication skills are required.
STARTING RATE: $63,000/yr.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE BY November 30, 2012.
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted: 11/20/2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Empowering Families Workshops Scheduled
The Arc of Orleans County's Empowering Families Program will be holding two informational workshops. All are invited to attend; reservations requested.
Assistive Technology - Basics for Families
November 29, 2012 - 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Location: 122 Caroline Street, Albion
RSVP by November 27th.
This workshop will provide participants with an overview
of the legal requirements for assistive technology and examples
of how people are using assistive technology today to change their lives.
Person Centered Planning - Circles of Support
December 5, 2012 - 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Location: 122 Caroline Street Albion
RSVP by November 30th.
This workshop will provide participants with an overview
of what person centered planning is, and how to ensure
that an individual's life journey is determined
based on what is important to them.
To reserve your seat at either workshop (or both),
please call 585-589-1750 ext. 2236.
of what person centered planning is, and how to ensure
that an individual's life journey is determined
based on what is important to them.
To reserve your seat at either workshop (or both),
please call 585-589-1750 ext. 2236.
Friday, November 9, 2012
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.
Alzheimer's and dementia basics:
- Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases.
- Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging, although the greatest known risk factor is increasing age, and the majority of people with Alzheimer's are 65 and older. But Alzheimer's is not just a disease of old age. Up to 5 percent of people with the disease have early onset Alzheimer's (also known as younger-onset), which often appears when someone is in their 40s or 50s.
- Alzheimer's worsens over time. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years. In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with late-stage Alzheimer's, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment. Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Those with Alzheimer's live an average of eight years after their symptoms become noticeable to others, but survival can range from four to 20 years, depending on age and other health conditions.
- Alzheimer's has no current cure, but treatments for symptoms are available and research continues. Although current Alzheimer's treatments cannot stop Alzheimer's from progressing, they can temporarily slow the worsening of dementia symptoms and improve quality of life for those with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Today, there is a worldwide effort under way to find better ways to treat the disease, delay its onset, and prevent it from developing.
Help is available
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a related dementia, you are not alone. The Alzheimer's Association is the trusted resource for reliable information, education, referral and support to millions of people affected by the disease. For more information on Alzheimer's, go to http://www.alz.org.
Information courtesy of the Alzheimer's Association.
November is American Diabetes Month
The vision of the American Diabetes Association is a life free of diabetes and all of its burdens. Raising awareness of this ever-growing disease is one of the main efforts behind the mission of the Association. American Diabetes Month® (ADM) is an important element in this effort, with programs designed to focus the nation's attention on the issues surrounding diabetes and the many people who are impacted by the disease.
Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes:
- Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes.
- Another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
- The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $174 billion.
American Diabetes Month takes place each November and is a time to come together as a community to Stop Diabetes®! For more information on diabetes go to the American Diabetes Association’s website at http://www.diabetes.org.
Information courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Employment Listing - 11/08/12 Maintenance Coordinator
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR – REGULAR FULL-TIME
REPORTS TO: DAVE BELLUCCI – OPERATIONS MANAGER
LOCATION: ORLEANS
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: 11/15/12
TO: Carol Fox, Human Resources Manager
The Arc of Orleans County
FAX: 589-5669 EMAIL: cfox@arcoforleans.org
The Arc Orleans County
Posted: 11/08/12
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