Friday, January 30, 2015

The Arc of Orleans County's First Annual Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
to benefit
Meals on Wheels of Orleans County


Thursday, February 5, 2015
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
 
16 East Academy Street, Albion (south side)
 
Tickets are $9
 
80th customer through the door
wins a free meal!!
 
50/50 Raffle               Take-outs available
 
To purchase your tickets in advance, please call 589-7817
 or stop by the Nutrition Program’s office at
                            16 East Academy Street, Albion, NY.                             
Tickets will also be available at the door (until sold out.)
 
**This program is run in partnership with the
Orleans County Office for the Aging**

Monday, January 26, 2015

Albion Rainbow Preschool Holiday Family Fun Day

 
The Albion Rainbow Preschool had a fun-filled morning on Friday, December 19th to celebrate the Holidays!  The Albion Chorus played, Santa Claus came to visit the children and there were Holiday games and activities for the children and their families enjoyment.

 

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Empowering Families Program Workshops

The Arc of Orleans County
EMPOWERING FAMILIES PROGRAM
 
SELF-DETERMINATION: What is it?
How do I use it for Transition Planning?  
JANUARY 27, 2015— 6:30—8:30 pm
 
This workshop will provide participants with strategies
to effectively plan for life after High School
 
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SUPPORTED DECISION MAKING AND GUARDIANSHIP
FEBRUARY 24, 2015—6:30—8:30 PM
This workshop will explore different forms of guardianship, the benefits of a Special Needs Trust
 and financial planning.
 
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Workshops will be held at:
122 Caroline Street    Albion,  NY
Please call 589-1750 ext. 2236 to RSVP
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

VACANCY ANNOUNEMENT 1/07/2015 JOB FAIR

JOB FAIR FOR THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY
AT THE ORLEANS CENTER FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
NYS DEPT OF LABOR
458 WEST AVE
ALBION, NY  14411
SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 16, 2015 FROM 1PM-3PM

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Have a positive impact on the lives of others, experience personal growth and satisfaction in a community of caring people working as a team to help people with developmental disabilities achieve their goals.
Full-time/part-time and part time positions as a Direct Support Professional for our Community Living Department and/or Vocational Services Department. Flexible hours, day, evening, overnight, weekends & holidays.  Good math & writing skills.
Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.  Experience not required and extensive training is provided.  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.
Send resume to Carol Fox, The Arc of Orleans County, PO Box 439, Albion, NY  14411, Fax 589-5669, E-Mail cfox@arcoforleans.org; visit our website at www.arcoforleans.org   

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Happy 2015!


The Arc of Orleans County wishes you all a very happy and healthy 2015!  This year marks our 45th Anniversary.  Thank you to each and everyone for giving us the opportunity and joy of serving the people of this great community!