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**

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.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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   

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!

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