The Arc of Orleans County would like to wish everyone a Happy (and safe) Halloween!
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| Students at Rainbow Preschool enjoy Trick or Treat time!! (And so do the staff.) |
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Happy Halloween
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Making a Difference to Orleans County Seniors
The Arc is very grateful to everyone from Orleans Correctional who donated to or helped to ensure the "Make a Difference Day" was a success. Your generous gifts to The Arc are very much appreciated!
Monday, October 29, 2012
ROC the Day Scheduled for December 12th
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If you are interested in donating to The Arc of Orleans County's Camp Rainbow, you can donate at: http://www.roctheday.org/TheArcofOrleansCounty. If you would like to help the Meals on Wheels program, please donate at: http://www.roctheday.org/MealsonWheelsTheArcofOrleansCounty.
You can truly make a difference in just one day! The Arc thanks you in advance for your support!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Metro Mattress Gives Back!
For the third year in a row, Metro Mattress held a special program entitled “50 Beds in 50 Days” to give back to the community. The state was divided into four areas, with Metro Mattress donating 50 beds to each area—a total of 200 new beds! Organizations submitted an application describing their mission, a request for beds, and why the beds were needed.
The Arc of Orleans County was a grateful recipient of this year’s “50 Beds in 50 Days” program, receiving three new beds from Metro Mattress. The new beds were recently delivered to very happy individuals at The Arc’s West Avenue residence.
Thank you, Metro Mattress!!
Arc Making a Difference Thanks to Orleans Correctional
Representatives from Orleans Correctional were treated to a tour of the Preschool facilities including the classrooms and therapy rooms, and even got to join in a singing group with one of the music therapists. Thank you to everyone at Orleans Correctional Facility who participated in the "Make a Difference Day" and for your support of The Arc and Rainbow Preschool.
In photo (l.-r.): Barb Passarell, Arc Executive Director Kellie Spychalski, Steve Smith, Warren Cornelius, Patty Mitchell, Heather Tower, Todd Tinkham, and Rainbow Preschool Executive Program Assistant Tammy Caldwell. (Camera shy! - Kim Niehaus)
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Nutrition Program Offering Veterans a Free Lunch
The Arc of Orleans County's Nutrition Program
cordially invites service men and women
ages 60 & older to a free lunch
as a THANK YOU for your sacrifices to our Country!
Thursday, November 8th
Lunch served at Noon
Albion, Medina, or Lyndonville sites
Please contact Vicki Havholm, Meals on Wheels Coordinator,
at 585-589-7817 to RSVP (by Tuesday, November 6th.)
Proudly serving those who served our Country!
(The Arc's Nutrition Program is run in partnership with the Office for the Aging)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Employment Listing - 10/23/12 Relief Driver
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: NUTRIFAIR/MEALS ON WHEELS/ NUTRIFAIR
PTII/RELIEF DRIVER -AS NEEDED
REPORTS TO: VICKIE HAVHOLM-ADMIN ASSISTANT/MOW COORDINATOR
LOCATION: 16 ACADEMY ST, ALBION
DUTIES: ENSURE DELIVERY OF FOOD, MAINTAIN VEHICLE, PREPARE & LOAD
CARRIERS, RECYCLE, GENERAL CLEAN UP. PRIMARILY A DRIVNG
POSITION MAY ALSO INCLUDE ON SITE DUTIES.
QUALIFICATIONS:
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED PREFERRED. EXPERIENCE WITH DRIVING, DELIVERY, CLEANING, RECYCLING & VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. A WORKING LEVEL KNOWLEDGE OF WORKING WITH ELDERLY PREFERRED. ABILITY TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE AT ALL ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS. MUST POSSESS A VALID NYS DRIVERS LICENSE & ABILITY TO LIFT UP TO 20LBS.
STARTING SALARY: GRADE 3 STEP 2 - $7.94/HR
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY 10/30/12:
TO: Carol Fox
Human Resources Manager
The Arc of Orleans County
The Arc Orleans County
Posted: 10/23/12
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Uncle Jerry's Fundraiser to Benefit Rainbow Preschool
Rainbow Preschool is once again holding their annual fundraiser in partnership with Uncle Jerry's T's!! Last year's fundraising efforts brought in over $6,400. Thanks to everyone who purchased items or took orders!
This year's fundraiser offers many great items including t-shirts and sweatshirts, beach towels, jewelry, gift wrap and bags, travel mugs, and much much more. The fundraiser runs through Friday, November 9th (all orders must be turned in by day end.)
Here's how to place an order:
You can either stop into the Community Relations Department (122 Caroline Street, Albion) and check out the catalog and place an order or you can go to the Uncle Jerry's website at Uncle Jerry's T's website and view the items that are available. Once you know what items you'd like to purchase, contact Denise or Darlene in the Community Relations Department at 589-5516 (Denise - ext. 227 or Darlene - ext. 228) to place your order. Payments can be made by cash, check, or credit card.
Thank you for your support of The Arc's Rainbow Preschool.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Employment Listing - 10/15/12 Employment Specialist
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST – REGULAR FULL-TIME
REPORTS TO: SUPPORTED WORK MANAGER – MELISSA COTTER
LOCATION: ARNOLD GREGORY BUILDING-ALBION
DUTIES: IDENTIFIES DISABLED WORKER FOR COMMUNITY PLACEMENT, COUNSELS REGARDING PLANS TO MEET VOCATIONAL NEEDS, COORDINATES PRE-EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES, ESTABLISHES ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, PLACES DISABLED ADULTS IN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDES FOLLOW-UP AS NEEDED. THERE MAYBE TIMES THAT HOURS MAY INCLUDE SOME WEEKENDS, EVENINGS and HOLIDAYS
QUALIFICATIONS:
COLLEGE LEVEL KNOWLEDGE OF VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE TYPICALLY ACQUIRED THROUGH A BS DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, REHABILITATION, COUNSELING, PSYCHOLOGY, JOB DEVELOPING OR IN A JOB COACHING/RELATED FIELD OR THE EQUIVALENT IS REQUIRED. ONE YEAR PERFORMING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION/JOB DEVELOPING DUTIES IS PREFERRED. STRONG PEOPLE SKILLS, GOOD ADMINISTRATIVE, ORGANIZATIONAL, PROBLEM SOLVING & MARKETING SKILLS, STRONG ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS. VALID NYS DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED.
STARTING RATE: Grade 14DC/1 - $12.04/hr.
Interested candidates should submit a resume to the Human Resources Office by October 22, 2012.
Carol S. Fox
Human Resource Manager
E-MAIL: cfox@arcoforleans.org FAX: (585) 589 - 5669
The Arc of Orleans County
Posted: 10/15/12
Employment Listing - 10/15/12 Direct Support Professional
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – REGULAR FULL-TIME
2 POSITIONS
REPORTS TO: COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER – GINA HAGERTY
LOCATION: MARSHALL ROAD, MEDINA
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 October 22, 2012 to:
The Arc of Orleans County
ATTN: Carol Fox
Fax (585) 589 – 5669 E-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org
The Arc of Orleans County
Posted: 10/15/12
Monday, October 8, 2012
Support The Arc by Purchasing Bon-Ton Community Days Coupon Booklets
Purchase a Community Days booklet ($5.00) and show your support for The Arc of Orleans County’s Day Habilitation Program.
Booklets are loaded with fantastic offers that will be available at the Bon-Ton family of stores during the Community Days event on November 9 & 10. Each booklet even includes a $10 off coupon that can be used on an item priced at $10 or more, a value worth double the $5 price of the booklet!
For every booklet we sell, we keep the entire $5 purchase price. Our goal is to raise $1.000!
The coupons in the booklet can be used at any Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s, Detroit-area Parisian or Younkers store or online for purchases of regular, sale price and clearance items, including 10% off electronics, fashion watches, furniture & mattresses.
The timing couldn’t be better to get a jump on your holiday shopping! 100% of the proceeds from booklet sales will help The Arc’s Day Habilitation Program. here
Booklets are available at The Arc's Community Relations Department (see Denise or Darlene) at 122 Caroline Street, Albion, NY Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. You can also purchase your Community Days coupon booklet online by simply going to www.communitydayevent.com, click on support organization at the top of the page, choose NY and Lockport as the city, then click on The Arc of Orleans County.
Thanks for your support and happy shopping!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Employment Listing - 10/05/12 Direct Support Professional
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL –REGULAR FULL TIME
AT DAY HAB OPTS
REPORTS TO: DAY HAB MANAGER - JULIE SOLIS
LOCATION: 16 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 people with disabilities, provide supervision, training, support of daily living skills and activities to people with disabilities in vocational/community settings. Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels, good administrative, organizational, problem solving, must be able to complete required trainings and oral & written communication skills required. Must be capable of lifting 40 lbs. Need a valid NYS drivers 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 by 10/12/12 to the Human Resources Department.
The Arc of Orleans County
ATTN: Carol Fox
E-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org Fax: (585) 589 - 5669
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY
Posted: 10/05/12
Thank You for Supporting Meals On Wheels
Thank you to everyone for your support of the Meals On Wheels Ham Loaf Dinner that was held on Thursday, October 4th. To those who purchased dinner tickets, individuals who furnished desserts, our volunteers, and to the staff who cooked or assisted in any way...THANK YOU for your continued support of the Meals On Wheels Program!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the diverse individuals with disabilities who contribute to New York State's workforce.
The Arc is thankful to have so many businesses and individuals in our community that give the individuals we serve the opportunity to be successful in the workforce. We thank them for realizing that all people have amazing abilities!
The Arc is thankful to have so many businesses and individuals in our community that give the individuals we serve the opportunity to be successful in the workforce. We thank them for realizing that all people have amazing abilities!
Thank you to each and every one of you for your support of those we serve!
Associated Brands
Ford Gum
BMP America
Freeze-Dry Foods, Inc.
Pooley
Worthington Cylinders
St. Gobain
Chapin
Precision Packaging
Allied Frozen Storage
Origins
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara
Allentown Industries- Heritage Center
Genesee ARC
Wayne ARC
United Cerebral Palsy Association
Opportunity in Lockport
Southeast Works in Depew
Albion Bottle Redemption Center
Avanti Italian Grill - Medina
The Village Inn
Brunner International
BASC/SUNY Brockport
KFC - Albion
Save-A-Lot - Holley
Venture Fourth
Take Form
ABC Daycare - Holley
Buckman's Car Wash - Brockport
Lake Ontario Fruit
Tender Loving Care - Rochester
Bank of Castile - Tompkins Trust Co.
Barden Homes
Worthington Cylinders
FMC Corporation
Genesee Community College
Shelridge Country Club
Shelby Bingo Hall
Shelby Fire Hall
Albion Town Hall
Gaines Town Hall
Keding Automotive Services
Kendall Town Hall
Orleans Community Healthcare
Alabama Full Gospel Church
Albion First Baptist Church
Albion Methodist Church
East Shelby Fire Hall
Empire Coating
First Presbyterian Church
Gaines Carlton Church
Lyndonville Fire/Recreation Hall
Lyndonville Methodist Church
Murray Town Hall
St. Mary's Athletic Club
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Village of Albion
Western NY Energy
We would also like to thank all our community residents who get
their vehicles detailed at The Arc's Auto Detail
located at the Gardner's Citgo in Medina.
Are you interested in hiring our mobile cleaning crew
or hiring someone with a disability?
Please contact Melissa Cotter at 585-589-5516 ext. 4325.
Perhaps you need help with product assembly and packaging?
Please contact David Bellucci at 585-589-0305 ext. 306.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
In every cell in the human body there is a nucleus, where genetic material is stored in genes. Genes carry the codes responsible for all of our inherited traits and are grouped along rod-like structures called chromosomes. Typically, the nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21.
This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, and a single deep crease across the center of the palm - although each person with Down syndrome is a unique individual and may possess these characteristics to different degrees, or not at all.
How Common is Down Syndrome?
One in every 691 babies in the the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common genetic condition. Approximately 400,000 Americans have Down syndrome and about 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year.
To learn about ways to get involved and raise awareness go to the National Down Syndrome Society at www.ndss.org.
Information courtesy of the National Down Syndrome Society.
October is National Physical Therapy Month
The Arc of Orleans would like to thank
our physical therapists and physical therapy assistants
for all their hard work!
Thank you to Patricia Zdep, Marianne Skye
and Valerie Wadams.
We appreciate all you do!
Monday, October 1, 2012
Don't Forget - Ham Loaf Dinner To Benefit Nutrition Program
Ham Loaf Dinner Fundraiser
to benefit The Arc of Orleans County's
Nutri-Fair / Meals On Wheels Program
Thursday, October 4, 2012
4:30 - 7:00 PM
16 East Academy Street (South Side)
Tickets $8.00 Adult / $4.00 under 10
Takeouts available
To purchase tickets or for more information,
please call 585-589-7817
The Nutrition Program is run in partnership with the Office for the Aging.
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