Vacancy Announcement 12/23/2014 Individual Service Coordinator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: INDIVIDUAL SERVICE COORDINATOR – REGULAR FULL-TIME
  
REPORTS TO: MSC MANAGER – JEN BATT
LOCATION: FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES – ARNOLD GREGORY COMPLEX - ALBION

DUTIES: UNDER MINIMUM SUPERVISION, REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND/OR GUARDIANS IN BECOMING INFORMED, FREE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.  ASSESS, LINK AND REFER INDIVIDUALS TO SERVICES.  ADVOCATE, MONITOR AND FOLLOW UP TO ASSURE APPROPRIATENESS OF SERVICES IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors or Masters Degree Preferred
One year of experience working with people with a developmental disability or one year experience as a service coordinator with any population, 1 year experience in case management activities, or a Masters degree in health or human services and no experience. Spanish and English speaking preferred.
Ability to facilitate teams, manage conflicts and assess need, deal with people at all organizational levels, good administrative, strong organization, problem solving and oral and written communication skills are required.  Pay attention to detail and time management skills.  Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.

STARTING RATE: GRADE 16 STEP 3 - $27,259/yr. or $13.11 PER HOUR
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY 12/30/14 TO:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT.
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY
PO 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: 12/23/14

Please Share Your Stories on NYSARC's Online Advocacy Platform!

On Nov. 21, Gov. Cuomo vetoed four bills representing critical issues to people with developmental disabilities and their families. The vetoes were a disappointment but they represent a beginning rather than an ending. With the Governor’s budget proposal due the end of next month, the vetoes represent an opportunity. In response, NYSARC has partnered with its sister organizations that serve people with developmental disabilities statewide to reach out to the media, the public and, most importantly, connect with the Legislature and the Governor. There is an exploding crisis faced by families because New York State has effectively stopped developing new supports and services for people with developmental disabilities who are living at home with aging family members. 

 
NYSARC has created an online advocacy platform for emailing and petitioning Gov. Cuomo, emailing your Legislator, and sharing your stories in advance of the State Budget proposal expected to be finalized Jan. 27, 2015.  Please use the link below to share your story.

http://cqrcengage.com/nysarc/Families_Cannot_Be_Caregivers_Forever

Happy Holidays From All of Us at The Arc!

 

The Board of Directors, staff, and individuals we serve

wish you a Joyous Holiday Season!

 

The Arc of Orleans County’s Empowering Families Program December Workshop Schedule

The Arc of Orleans County’s
Empowering Families Program
December Workshop Schedule

Paving the Way
Transition Planning Basics
December 10, 2014    6:30—8:30 PM
December 18, 2014    10:00 AM—12:00 PM
This workshop will provide participants with the keys to effective planning as they consider life after school. 

 

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Building Partnerships
December 16, 2014 6:30—8:30 PM
December 17, 2014   10:00 AM—12:00 PM
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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Workshops will be held at:
122 Caroline Street, Albion, NY
Please call 589-1750 ext. 2236 to RSVP

Thank You Kenlou Foundation!

The Arc recently received a $5,500 grant to be utilized by our Vocational Department. The funding will be used to purchase training supplies to assist the people we serve with preparing for employment.

We are grateful to the Kenlou Foundation as they have been a strong supporter of The Arc of Orleans for well over a decade. In 2011, they were our Legacy of Love Leadership Award Recipient. This award is presented to an organization/foundation in recognition of their outstanding work on behalf of people with disabilities.

Thank you Kenlou for your support and generosity of the men, women, and children we serve!

Tomorrow is ROC THE DAY!

ROC The Day is December 2, 2014
 

 

On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, The Arc of Orleans County, along with hundreds of other area not-for-profits, will once again participate in "ROC The Day", a day for our supporters - aka ROCstars - to give back by making a donation to an agency (or agencies) of their choosing. Last year, more than $780,574 was raised in the 24 hour time frame!

For more information and to see other participating organizations go to the ROC THE DAY website.  The Arc has two programs enrolled in the ROC THE DAY event - Meals on Wheels of Orleans County and Camp Rainbow. 

Don't forget to make a donation on December 2nd between midnight and 11:59 PM!