Allegany Arc

We are now The Arc Allegany-Steuben! Follow us on our NEW Facebook page at: Facebook.com/thearcas.org

Allegany Arc’s Vocational Education Department has an immediate opening for a Vocational/Prevocational Services Team Leader. Full time 36 Hours (hours will be discussed during interview) RESPONSIBILITIES: The Vocational/Prevocational Services Team Leader is responsible for the professional supervision of Employment Specialists. Will be responsible for overseeing delivery of services to assist individuals enrolled in student internship experiences, community prevocational se...rvices, and supported employment to prepare for paid employment or unpaid meaningful community activities, including volunteering. The Vocational/Prevocational Team Leader is also responsible for providing services under OMH agreements and ACCES-VR Contract, to include Benefits Advisement. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in field related to personnel, employment counseling, counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, industrial relations/arts, or other suitable fields and one of the following options: 1. Two years’ experience in vocational counseling in rehabilitation setting, state employment agency, etc. 2. At least 18 semester hours in vocational rehabilitation, educational, or vocational guidance, psychology, social work, special education, or personnel administration and one year of experience in vocational counseling in a rehabilitation setting. Must have valid driver’s license. Use of personal vehicle may be necessary. Allegany Arc offers a generous benefit package: paid time off, 401(a), medical/dental insurance, etc. Did you know you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness by working for a non-profit organization? Visit www.alleganyarc.org for more information on job openings or to apply online.

Need some quick holiday cash? Visit the Wellsville Redemption Center where they pay cash for cans!

January 1, 2021 - we will be The Arc Allegany-Steuben! Follow us on our new Facebook page at: Facebook.com/thearcas.org and check out our new website at: www.thearcas.org.

The sweetest sounding carolers recently showed up at Niles to lead a socially-distanced Christmas sing-a-long.

Help save a life by giving blood on Thursday, January 7th at PWI’s Winter Blood Drive! Your generous donation will assist people fighting cancer, people battling chronic illnesses or accident victims with traumatic injuries. Mark your calendar to join us Thursday, January 7, 2021 9:00am - 1:30pm Wellsville Bible Church (Andover Road, Wellsville)... To make an appointment, please contact Chris Koehler at 585-593-6645 x 323 or [email protected]. You can also sign up online at: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time.

Triple P - Positive Parenting Program Aimed at families with children ages birth-12 years, Triple P helps parents and caregivers learn strategies to manage issues and problems at home. This FREE, virtual series runs for 5 weeks, and each session is 2 hours long. Each week we explore tips and tricks on a specific topic that many families face: ... Dealing with Disobedience Managing Fighting and Aggression Developing Good Bedtime Routines Hassle-Free Shopping with Children Participants will receive workbooks to go along with the class, and those who attend all 5 sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion. The next round of classes will begin in January. Please see the dates below for options: Jan. 11 - Feb. 22, Mondays at 1pm-3pm (1/18 and 2/15 no class) Jan. 13 - Feb. 10, Wednesdays at 6pm-8pm Jan. 19 - Feb. 16, Tuesdays at 2pm-4pm Jan. 23 - Feb. 20, Saturdays at 9am-11am To register for classes, families can call or text 716-332-4141 or email [email protected].

Niles kicked off the Christmas season by decorating their tree this past weekend.

The authors of College of Employment Services at U-Mass Boston’s Institute on Community Inclusion, put together a COVID-19 resource site for Day Support and Employment professionals + individuals with disabilities and families as new approaches have emerged to supporting these services and community engagement during these COVID times. Please click here to view the resource: https://covid19.communityinclusion.org/

Is a new job on your Christmas wish list? If so, apply online today to join the Allegany Arc team. We have a variety of full-time, part-time and substitute positions. Immediate Openings: Life Coaches ($13.35 ft/pt & $12.57 sub) Bus Driver (sub/per diem)... Residence Manager Assistant ($13.90 ft) Supply Distribution Specialist ($11.80 ft) Registered Nurse Director of Strategic Development Head Mechanic Vocational/Prevocational Services Team Leader Visit https://alleganyarc.org/careers/openings/ and complete an online application today!

Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas! Niles spent Christmas Eve watching The Polar Express while Drinking Polar Express Hot Cocoa and Nobles was visited by a Christmas elf.

Join the Allegany Arc team today. We have a variety of full-time, part-time and substitute positions. Immediate Openings: Life Coaches ($13.35 ft/pt & $12.57 sub) Bus Driver (sub/per diem)... Residence Manager Assistant ($13.90 ft) Supply Distribution Specialist ($11.80 ft) Registered Nurse Director of Strategic Development Head Mechanic Visit https://alleganyarc.org/careers/openings/ and complete an online application today

Allegany Arc Awarded $12,000 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services WELLSVILLE, NY Allegany Arc, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Allegany County, has been awarded $12,000 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support Allegany Arc’s recreation programs. NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trust (SNT) that can make dramatic improvements to the lives of people w...ith disabilities while enabling individuals to maintain eligibility for public benefits programs, such as Medicaid and SSI. For 2020, NYSARC Trust Services is proud to fulfill its commitment to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by awarding a total of $2,636,000 in grants to The Arc New York Chapters statewide. This year, Allegany Arc received $12,000 to develop new recreational opportunities that will enrich the lives of 80 athletes it serves through Special Olympics Allegany County. Allegany Arc utilized the recreation grant funds to continue and expand its Special Olympics sport/athlete program offerings; bocce ball, bowling, softball, track & field, basketball and dance. ### About NYSARC Trust Services NYSARC Trust Services has administered supplemental needs trusts since 1972, helping thousands of people with disabilities protect their eligibility for government benefits and improve their quality of life. Our trust programs give people with disabilities the opportunity to maintain comfort and independence in the community while providing peace of mind to their family and loved ones. NYSARC Trust Services provides administration of pooled supplemental needs trusts to help families plan for the future of a loved one with a disability, preserve income and assets for Medicaid planning purposes and long-term care needs, and protect unexpected windfalls of money. NYSARC also administers Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) accounts for people who use a pooled trust to protect settlement proceeds. For more information, please call (518) 439-8323 or visit us online www.nysarctrustservices.org.

Apply online today at: https://alleganyarc.org/careers/openings/

Happy Birthday Don - hope you had a fabulous day!