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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Employment Listing - 11/08/12 Maintenance Coordinator

                                                   VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR – REGULAR FULL-TIME

REPORTS TO:        DAVE BELLUCCI – 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:  11/15/12

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:  11/08/12

Vote! Your right and your responsibility

Make sure YOUR voice is heard this election day! 

Today is election day across the country, it is your right as a citizen to be heard. 

If you are registered, please make sure you get out and cast your ballot.

Employment Listing - 11/06/12 Direct Support Professional

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

                                                                REPOST

POSITION:                   DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL –                                             REGULAR FULL TIME

REPORTS TO:  ELAINE NEWTON – COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER

LOCATION:       WEST AVENUE - ALBION

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 and meet agency guidelines.  Experience preferred but not required.  Must be willing to work various hours to include evenings, overnights & holidays. Must be capable of completing SCIP, CPR, First Aide and other trainings as required. Must be able to lift, push and pull 40 lbs.

STARTING RATE:      Grade 7DC, STEP 1 - $9.28 per hour.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 11/13/12 to:

                   

                   The Arc of Orleans County

                   ATTN: Carol Fox

P.O. Box 439

Albion, NY 14411

                   Fax (585) 589 – 5669                                                

                   E-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org

The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 11/06/12

Employment Listing - Direct Support Professional

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

                                                                                                REPOST

                                                                                               

POSITION:                DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – REGULAR FULL-TIME

                                                                               

                                                                                               

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 November 13, 2012 to:

                        The Arc of Orleans County

                        ATTN: Carol Fox

P.O. Box 439

Albion, NY 14411

                       Fax (585) 589 – 5669                                                                     

                       E-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org

The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted: 11/06/12

Adult Recreation Program Celebrates Halloween

The Arc's Adult Recreation Group got together to celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 19th!  These ladies took some time to "clown around" at the event.

If you are interested in more information about The Arc and its programs, please contact Darlene Golson at 585-589-5516 ext. 228 or via email dgolson@arcoforleans.org or Denise Withey at 585-589-5516 ext. 227 or via email dwithey@arcoforleans.org.