Shopping at Albion Rainbow Preschool

Rainbow Preschool has set up another great learning experience for the students. They have installed a little grocery store within the school.  The children get to learn the whole process from beginning to end.  There's even a scanner that makes noise while totaling up their purchases! 

Thank you to Jerome Pawlak for donating items for the store, including a shopping cart! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Arc of Orleans County would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! 

The Arc Board of Directors Announces Interim Executive Director

The Arc Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Patricia Kepner will serve as interim Executive Director after Kellie Spychalski’s departure on December 29, 2013.  Patricia Kepner has worked at The Arc for 25 years and served in many capacities, most recently as Director of Quality Services/Corporate Compliance and HIPAA Privacy Officer.

Ms. Kepner has agreed to serve in the interim position while The Board of Directors considers their various opportunities and options.

Empowering Families - December Workshop Schedule

The Arc of Orleans County’s

Empowering Families Program

December Workshop Schedule

 

Building Partnerships

December 6, 2013

10:00 AM—Noon 

This workshop will provide participants with strategies to break communication barriers and key elements in relationships that work in building effective partnerships.

 

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Transition Planning & the IEP

December 10, 2013

6:30—8:30 PM

This workshop will provide participants with information on transition planning requirements in the development of Individualized Education Programs. 

 

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Workshops will be held at:

122 Caroline Street    Albion,  NY

Please call 589-1750 ext. 2236 to RSVP

 

 

 

The Arc of Orleans County Cordially Invites You...

to attend a Room Dedication Celebration

in memory of Rachel Miller, beloved co-worker and

Speech-Language Therapist at Rainbow Preschool.

 

 

Dedication of the Socio-Dramatic Play Center

Thursday, December 5, 2013

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Albion Rainbow Preschool

243 South Main Street, Sutie 220 (2nd Floor)

Albion, NY

Refreshements will be served.

Employment Listing 11/21/13 Senior Administrative Assistant

                                       VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

POSITION:  SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

                                 REGULAR FULL TIME 

REPORTS TO:   JILL PEGELOW-ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LIVING

                            MELISSA COTTER-SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT MANAGER

LOCATION:       MAIN STREET, ALBION

DUTIES:  PERFORMS A VARIETY OF COMPLEX AND CONFIDENTIAL CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY LIVING AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT.  ABILITY TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE AT ALL ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS.  WORKING LEVEL KNOWLEDGE OF TYPING, KEYBOARDING & SECRETARIAL PRACTICES AND USE OF A PERSONAL COMPUTER.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:    5 YEARS SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE OR AAS SECRETARIAL DEGREE.  ONE YEAR SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE.

 STARTING RATE:     GRADE Management 2, STEP 0 - $10.31/HR.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND A RESUME TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES BY

NO LATER THAN 11/29/13 TO:
Carol Fox

Human Resources

The Arc of Orleans County
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411

E-Mail – cfox@arcoforleans.com               FAX:  (585) 589 – 5669

The Arc of Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer

POSTED:  11/21/13

 

 

 

 

New Video Released from Songs for NYSARC CD

The third video from the Songs for NYSARC CD has just been released.  "We're Just the Same" is a true story about facing a fear. Some of us are uncomfortable being around people with intellectual disabilities and don't quite know how to act so we behave awkwardly. This song was written (and performed) from the heart by someone who recognized and faced that fear, Terry Vital.  Watch "We're Just the Same"
 

For those who haven't heard the wonderful songs on this great CD yet, you can hear all the songs, buy downloads, and make a donation at: Songs for NYSARC - Arc of Orleans

The Songs for NYSARC CD can also be purchased at The Arc's Community Relations Department, 122 Caroline Street, or Rainbow Preschool, 243 South Main Street, both in Albion. Cost is just $5 and proceeds benefit Rainbow Preschool.

Please share the songs with your friends and help The Arc of Orleans County support families in our community!

Employment Listing - 11/19/13 Direct Support Professional

                     

                                             VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT                                                                                                                            

POSITION:           DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – REGULAR FULL TIME

                                                                        40 HOURS PER WEEK/DAY SHIFT

 REPORTS TO:          REHAB SERVICES MANAGER – JOELLE BROWM

LOCATION:                ORLEANS ENTERPRISES –   WASHINGTON ST, ALBION                                     

DUTIES:         Provides direct hands on 1:1 supervision, training and counseling to people with disabilities in a variety of vocational & community based prevocational services.

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. Creativity and ability to provide career planning to a person with disabilities. 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. 

Direct Support Professionals who are currently paid at grade 9, will continue to be paid at grade 9.

 Interested candidates should submit a resume by 11/25/13 to the Human Resources Department.      The 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

THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Posted:  11/18/13

 

                 

Employment Listing - 11/19/13

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant needed (NYS professional license required) to work with preschool children in Genesee County area. 

 

Special Education Teacher needed (NYS certification required in Special Education or Students w/Disabilities Birth-Grade 2) to work with preschool children in the Genesee County area. 

 

E-mail resumes for either position to: tcaldwell@arcoforleans.org or mail to: Rainbow Preschool, 243 S Main St, Albion NY 14411

Employment Listing - 11/15/13 Direct Support Professional

      
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT                                                                                 

POSITION:  DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – REGULAR FULL-TIME

REPORTS TO:   COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER – CORTNEY KUJAWA

LOCATION:        HAMILTON ST., 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.  Experience preferred but not required.  Must be willing to work various hours to include evenings, weekends, 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 22, 2013 to:
The Arc of Orleans County
ATTN: Carol Fox
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411

Fax (585) 589 – 5669                   email: cfox@arcoforleans.org

The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted: 11/15/13

 

The Arc's Empowering Families Program - November Workshop Schedule

Person Centered Planning

November 18, 2013

6:30—8:30 PM

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.

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 Paving the Way

Transition Planning Basics

November 25, 2013

6:30—8:30 PM

 This workshop will provide participants with the keys to effective planning as they consider life after school. 

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Workshops will be held at:

122 Caroline Street    Albion,  NY

Please call 589-1750 ext. 2236 to RSVP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a "Thank You", Nutrition Program Offers Free Lunch to Veterans

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 service to our Country!

Tuesday, November 12th

Albion, Medina, or Lyndonville sites

Wedneday, November 13th
Kendall site

Lunch will be served at Noon at all sites

Please contact Vicki Havholm, Meals on Wheels Coordinator,

at 585-589-7817 to RSVP (by Friday, November 8th)

Proudly serving those who served our Country!
The Arc of Orleans County is truly thankful to all our veterans!

(The Arc's Nutrition Program is run in partnership with the Office for the Aging)

Halloween Fun!

The Arc of Orleans County celebrated Halloween in a fun way again this year.  Students from Rainbow Preschool in Albion walked through the Arnold Gregory site, collecting candy, stickers, and coloring pages as they went. 

At West Avenue, one of the staff made treats for the residents that included spider deviled eggs and tasty "teeth" treats. 
We hope everyone had a happy and safe Halloween!