Come and Learn About OPWDD's Front Door Initiative

You Are Invited to Attend—

An Introduction to NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities

 

 

 

Front Door Initiative

 

Thursday, April 24, 2014

6:00 to 8:00 PM

 

Course objectives: the session will offer participants an understanding of OPWDDs’ mission and purpose; the process to become eligible for OPWDD supports and services; types of supports and services available including self-directed service options; and where individuals and families can go to get assistance.

 

Information session will be held at:

122 Caroline Street

Albion,  NY

 

To Register:

Please Call 589– 1750 ext. 2236

 

 

 

Thank You for Supporting The Arc's American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thank you to all those who donated blood at our Blood Drive on Monday, March 24th.  The Red Cross collected 14 units of blood.  That means that 42 lives will be helped or save because of your generosity!

Annual Appeal & Membership Drive Begins

The Arc of Orleans County's Annual Appeal and Membership Drive has begun!  Be on the lookout for The Arc’s Annual Appeal and Membership Drive letter coming to your mailbox!

Your membership is vital to our mission and will help the Arc of Orleans County to provide services for over 1,150 individuals and their families.  The Arc of Orleans County is one of 55 chapters of NYSARC, Inc. and a chapter of The Arc of the U.S., and has been working for over forty years to help children and adults with developmental disabilities to pursue their desired quality of life.  In addition, we have run the Nutrition Program (Nutri-Fair/Meals-on-Wheels) for the past five years in partnership with the office for the Agency.

Your membership will also help to increase the voice to both the state and federal governments about the issues that affect people with disabilities.  Please consider becoming a member during the 2014 Membership Drive!  For those who have been members in the past, please consider renewing your membership for the 2014 year!  The Arc thanks you for your support! 

 

 

 

Employment Listing 03/20/14 Senior Secretary

                                          VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: SENIOR SECRETARY – PART TIME II-20 HRS/WK
REPORTS TO: VICKI HAVHOLM-NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
LOCATION: NUTRIFAIR/MEALS ON WHEELS, 16 E ACADEMY ST, ALBION
DUTIES: General Secretarial – Provides Office & Clerical support; telephones, computer work, mail, order office supplies, types correspondence, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:   Two (2) years performing secretarial duties is required or an AAS degree along with demonstrated appropriate abilities, skills & experience to fulfill the requirements of the position.  Must have a working level knowledge of office and clerical procedures, including typing, keyboarding & use of a personal computer.
STARTING SALARY:   Grade 5, Step 1 - $8.33 per hour
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY:  3/27/14
TO:   Carol Fox
Human Resources Manager
122 Caroline Street
Albion, NY 14422
e-mail:  cfox@arcoforleans.org Fax: 585 - 589 - 5669
The Arc Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
POSTED:  3/20/14

Community Job Fair Today!

at the 2013 Job Fair

It's not too late to attend the Community Job Fair today! 

Sponsored by The Arc's Career Ventures and Community Action of Orleans & Genesee, the Job Fair is being held at Worthington Cylinders on Bernz-o-matic Drive in Medina.  The event will run from 10 AM until 2 PM with over 40 area businesses and organizations in attendence. 

Bring your resume!  You can complete applications on site.

Blood Drive to Benefit Red Cross

The Arc of Orleans County will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, March 24th, to kick off President's Project Week. The Blood Drive will be held in the 2nd floor conference room at the Arnold Gregory complex, 243 South Main Street, Albion, from 10 am to 2 pm.

If you are interested in donating blood, please contact Darlene Golson, Community Relations Manager, at 589-5516 ext. 228, to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome!!

For more on the Red Cross and how you can help those in need, go to: American Red Cross website

Please Join Our Monday Night Craft Group!

The Arc's Monday night craft group show off their new pillows they are working on.  The group had great fun during these classes, sewing, laughing and relaxing.

We would like to invite you to join us for our Monday night craft group. As always we welcome any and all suggestions for our next craft project!! If you are crafty and you would like to share your talents with others please call Vickie Randall at  589-1750 ext 2233.