Vacancy Announcement 9/29/14 Kitchen Aide

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:NUTRIFAIR/MEALS ON WHEELS KITCHEN AIDE
PTI 32.5 HRS/WK
REPORTS TO:VICKI HAVHOLM-NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
LOCATION:ACADEMY ST, ALBION
DUTIES: ASSIST IN FOOD AND BAKING PREPARATION, PACKAGING, STORAGE AND DIET MODIFICATIONS. ALSO ASSIST WITH MENU MAINTENANCE.
QUALIFICATIONS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED PREFERRED.  EXPERIENCE IN FOOD PREPARATION AND DIET MODIFICATION PREFERRED. ABILITY TO FOLLOW RECIPES AND DIET INSTRUCTION.  ABILITY TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE AT ALL ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS.  ABILITY TO LIFT UP TO 40 LBS. 
STARTING SALARY: GRADE 4 STEP 1 - $8.04/HR
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY 10/6/14: 
TO:Carol Fox
Human Resources Manager
The Arc of Orleans County
122 Caroline Street
Albion, NY 14411
FAX: 585-589-5669 EMAIL:  cfox@arcoforleans.org
The Arc Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted:  9/29/14

Support Arc of Orleans Through AmazonSmile

 

Support The Arc of Orleans County through AmazonSmile

and we earn .5% of your purchase price on all eligible items!

 

What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.

 

How do I shop at AmazonSmile?

To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

 

How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?

On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation. When searching for Arc of Orleans for your charitable organization, simply type in Orleans County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc. and save us as your charity.

 

Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations?

Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.

 

Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?

Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, wish list, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

 

How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?

The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges.

 

With the holiday season approaching, now is the perfect time to add The Arc of Orleans County as your charitable organization at AmazonSmile. You help Arc of Orleans simply by shopping! Please share this information with your family and friends. Thank you for your continued support of our Agency!

Nicole Tuohey's Mission to End Alzheimer's Disease

When you think of Alzheimer's Disease what do you think of?

 

When Nicole Tuohey thinks Alzheimer’s Disease she thinks of her Gramma and Grampa Bradley, who sadly both received their Angels Wings due to Alzheimer's Disease. Nicole, like so many others, thinks of her caring loving Gramma fading away. A Gramma who once sewed, played, golfed, did crafts, drove a car, made the best potato salad, and always had a supply of Kit Kats and Smarties for her 7 grandchildren faded into a Gramma who no longer knew even her own children or grandchildren.

In 2007, Nicole started walking in the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Medina, NY. In 2010, Nicole wanted to do more than just walk. With the help of her family, she started Elephant Links to help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. Nicole with the help of her family prints the Elephant Links and sells them for $1 each. She cuts each link and writes the name of the person who purchases them on each link. She then adds the link to the chain. This year Nicole sold over 1,000 links!!

Nicole annually starts the walk by cutting the Elephant Links she has sold.  The money raised from the Elephant Links is used for research, care of Alzheimer patients, and Support Groups for family members.

The Alzheimer’s Walk in Medina took place on September 6^th and started with Nicole holding the Elephant Links in front of the walkers.  She cut the links and the walkers were on their way around the canal. The Alzheimer’s Walk in Medina is held in September annually with a basket raffle at the end of the walk, with treats for the walkers as well.

The Arc of Orleans County’s Day Habilitation program also made purple bracelets that Nicole sold on the day of the walk.  Over $90 was raised through the bracelet sale and the funds were donated directly to the Alzheimer’s Association.

To learn more about the walks in your area or information on Alzheimer’s or Dementia, please go to www.alz.org. Please join Nicole in the effort to put an end to Alzheimer's Disease.

 

 

 

Vacancy Announcement 9/23/14 Teacher Aide

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
3 POSITIONS
POSITION: TEACHER AIDE/1:1 AIDE– PART TIME II
15 HRS/WK MON-FRI  8:30-11:30 MON-FRI
REPORTS TO: SHARI PERZIA - MANAGING TEACHER
LOCATION: RAINBOW PRESCHOOL -  BATAVIA SITE
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 4 - $8.04 per hour.
Interested candidates should submit a resume by 9/30/14 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 9/23/14

Vacancy Announcement 9/23/14 Physical Therapist

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: PHYSICAL THERAPIST  PART TIME I-25-30 HRS/WK
LOCATION:  RAINBOW PRESCHOOL –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.  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.
Interested candidates should submit a resume by 9/30/14 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: 9/23/14

Vacancy Announcement 9/23/14 COTA or Occupational Therapist

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:   COTA OR OT PART TIME  APPROXIMATELY 20-25 HR/WK 
REPORTS TO:  KELLY GIFALDI - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 
LOCATION:  RAINBOW PRESCHOOL - BATAVIA
DUTIES: Provides occupational therapy services within guidelines of NYS & AOTA, based on goals determined by a registered occupational therapist.  Writes progress reports and communicates regularly with teachers & parents.
QUALIFICATIONS: NYS CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION OR OT,  PHYSICALLY ABLE TO LIFT AND CARRY 40 POUNDS IN ORDER TO CARRY CHILDREN & EQUIPMENT.
STARTING SALARY:  GRADE 21 - $15.37/HR FOR COTA
    OT STEP 1-$22.67
Interested candidates should submit a resume by 9/30/14 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:  9/23/14

Pool Fence Completed at Camp Rainbow!

 

Thanks to the Orleans County Foundation, the J.M. McDonald Foundation as well as the George W. Hagerman Estate, we have a brand new fence around the pool at Camp Rainbow!  Camp is a five week summer day camp  located at 2272 Townline Road in Lyndonville, NY and is The Arc of Orleans County’s oldest program; turning 45 next year. 

We had been looking for funding for this project for several years and it all came together in 2014.  The American Fence Company from Tonawanda did a great job ensuring that we met all code requirements as well as making it look beautiful.

We are truly grateful to the community residents, businesses, and foundations that support Camp Rainbow.  We couldn’t run this program without your support and generosity.

Join Us for Meals On Wheels Ham Loaf Dinner

Meals On Wheels

 

Ham Loaf Dinner Fundraiser

 

Thursday, October 2nd

4:30 - 7:00 PM

 

16 East Academy Street, Albion

(southside door)

 

Dinner Tickets: $8.50 each

Take outs available or eat in 

also... 

50/50 Raffle Drawing

Tickets are: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

 

We hope you can join us!

 

All Proceeds Benefit The Arc of Orleans County's

Nutri-Fair/Meals on Wheels Program

which is run in partnership with Office for the Aging

We'd Like to Thank You!

On behalf of The Arc of Orleans County,  thank you to all the donors and sponsors for supporting our First Annual Legacy of Love Arc Endowment Basket Raffle.  Due to your generosity, we raised a profit of over $3,000, had 139 items/baskets donated, 24 sponsorships, and 115 attended!

Thank you to all the awesome volunteers for your time and dedication to The Arc as well as to all the staff members of The Arc that helped as well.

We are truly blessed to work in such a wonderful community!

Mark your calendars for next year.  Our Second Annual Legacy of Love Arc Endowment Basket Raffle will be held September 12th, 2015 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, with a special sneak preview, Friday, September 11th.

Self Advocates Holding Car Wash This Friday

 

Self Advocacy All-Stars

CAR WASH
This Friday, September 19th
 4 - 7 PM
at Save-A-Lot parking lot
West Avenue, Albion
Donations only

Vacancy Announcement 9/16/14 Self Determination Asst/Life Coach

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:SELF DETERMINATION ASSISTANT/LIFE COACH
PART TIME CATEGORY II – UP TO 17 HOURS PER WEEK
REPORTS TO:PERSON WE SERVE AND GUARDIAN
LOCATION:ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE
DUTIES: Provide support and assistance for participation in inclusive community activities and in independent living skills.  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 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 9/23/14 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:  9/16/14

Thank You United Way "Day of Caring" Volunteers

The Arc of Orleans County is truly grateful for the many volunteers who helped at our sites during the United Way "Day of Caring."  Volunteers from both Baxter and CRFS did a tremendous job painting, gardening, and doing other chores at our many sites: Camp Rainbow; Marshall Road, Stork Street, and Hamilton Street residences; and Academy Street Day Habilitation.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of you who volunteered and to Baxter and CRFS for allowing us to "borrow" your staff for the day!

Thank You Donors of The Arc's Upcoming Basket Raffle

**SAVE THE DATE**

WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

10:00 AM TO 1:30 PM

WHERE: THE ARC'S NUTRITION PROGRAM

16 EAST ACADEMY STREET, SOUTH DOOR

ALBION, NY

 

Thank you to the following sponsors for supporting the upcoming basket raffle!

 

Lake Country Pennysaver

 

Thank you to the following basket/certificate donors!

 

Advanced Auto Parts of Albion
Albion Burger King
Castilone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Cobblestone Country Federal Credit Union
David & Melissa Cotter
Faith Alliance Church
Louise Henderson, Cherrie Ashberry, Alice Mathes
Lake Country PennysaverLei-Ti Campgrounds & Recreational Community
Leonard Oakes Estate Winery
Millennium Roads, LLC - Lynne Johnson
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
PF Sports
Sam's Club-Greece
The Bread Basket
Toshiba Business Solutions

Thank you all for your support and generosity!

 

We are also selling tickets in advance for a $250 VISA Card and Money Tree with a total of $250 in cash and lottery tickets on it.  Tickets are $5.00 each and are available at our office at 122 Caroline Street in Albion.  You do not need to be present to win.

 

For information on this event, please feel free to contact Darlene M. Golson at dgolson@arcoforleans.org or 585-589-5516 ext. 228. 

 

 



Vacancy Announcement 9/11/14 Self Determination Assistant

                                     VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: SELF DETERMINATION ASSISTANT-PART TIME- UP TO
30 HRS/WK
REPORTS TO:PERSON WE SERVE AND GUARDIAN
LOCATION:ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE
DUTIES: Provide support and assistance for participation in inclusive community activities and in independent living skills.  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.  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: $12.00 PER HOUR
Interested Candidates should submit a resume by no later than 9/18/14
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:  9/11/14

Basket Raffle Is This Saturday - We Hope You Can Join Us!

 

 

The Arc of Orleans County is holding a Basket Raffle this Saturday, Sept. 13th, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. In the photo are just a few of the items that we will be raffling off. We have well over 100 items!

 

Stop by our Albion Nutri-Fair site, 16 East Academy Street, to get in on the raffle. We will also have a Money Tree Raffle, a VISA Card Raffle, and a Spinning Wheel game. You need not be present to win.

 

There will also be food and beverages available for sale.

 

 Proceeds benefit The Legacy of Love Arc Endowment!

 

 We hope to see you there!

It's Back to School Time!

It's that wonderful time of year when our children go back to school! 

Our Rainbow Preschool programs in Albion and Batavia are so excited to be back in session. 

As you know with all schools, supplies are always needed.  Rainbow Preschool has provided a wish list of items.  Please click on the link to check it out.

Rainbow Preschool Wish List

 

If you are interested in donating to Rainbow Preschool,

items can be dropped off at our Rainbow Preschool Office

located on the second floor at 243 South Main Street, Albion, NY.

 

Please help us to make some dreams come true!

Thank You to our Direct Support Professionals

This week is Direct Support Professionals Week and we would like to send out a big "THANK YOU" to all of our direct support staff who work so tirelessly day in and day out to provide quality care to all of the individuals served by The Arc of Orleans County! Your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated by the individuals, their families, the rest of the Arc staff, and the Board of Directors!

Physical Therapist Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT  FULL TIME

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:
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 ASSISTANT - $31,970 Annual Base Rate $15.37/Hour

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 9/15/14 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: 9/8/14

TV Series To Examine Life During Transition

A new show focusing on the experiences of five young adults with intellectual disabilities is coming to television.  “The Specials” originated as a series of award-winning 10-minute webisodes and has been adapted to air on the Oprah Winfrey Network.  

For more details on this documentary, go to: "The Specials" on OWN - Sept. 7th.  And don't forget to set your DVR!