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THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION TO OCCUR IN JANUARY 2023

The Board of Directors of The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org) has announced that Howard Ganter, Chief Executive Officer, will retire from the agency on January 27, 2023 after 44 years of service. Lynn Pietroski, the organization's current Chief Operating Officer has been selected by the board to become The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence’s next Chief Executive Officer. The team will continue to work together over the coming months to ensure a smooth leadership transition that will encourage further growth in services for people with developmental disabilities.

THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE’S HOSTS JOB FAIR AT 420 GAFFNEY DRIVE BUILDING

The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, announced that they will be holding a Job Fair at 420 Gaffney Drive in Watertown on June 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A variety of positions are open including: Direct Support Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nurses, Teachers, Vocational Counselors, and more!

THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE’S BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PROGRAM EARNS DISTINCTION

The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, announced that the Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, located in Watertown, was selected by National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) as a 2022-2023 NASET School of Excellence. This distinction has been bestowed upon select qualified, licensed special education schools.

Fun Day

July 30, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Gouverneur Riverview Park

Hosted by the agency’s Recreation Committee, this is a picnic for people supported by The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence.

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence Job Fair

June 14, 2022
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
420 Gaffney Drive, Watertown

Hiring: DSPs, CNAs, Nurses, Teacher Aides & More!

Excellent Benefit Package!

Sign on bonuses available for many positions!

Speak to representatives from the agency on exciting job opportunities across Jefferson County.

Learn more about our job opportunities at thearcjslc.org/employment.

Contact Sarah at Contact Me for more information!

Behavior Support Services

A team of Behavior Specialists and assistants develop functional analyses of behavior, and work closely with the support team to develop individualized behavioral supports designed to help reinforce positive and appropriate behaviors while decreasing less adaptive behaviors. The clinicians visit sites throughout the agency to provide support and training to the staff and individuals at those locations. The support plans are goal-based, proactive in nature, and strive to minimize the use of rights restrictions, and/or artificial consequences. Counseling services are provided as needed under the supervision of the consulting psychologist. Crisis management support is available from a staff on call during all non-business hours.

Behavioral approaches have the most evidence for treating Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They have become widely accepted among educators and healthcare professionals and are used in many schools and treatment clinics. A notable behavioral treatment for people with ASD is called Applies Behavior Analysis. ABA encourages desired behaviors and discourages undesired behaviors to improve a variety of skills.

THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE EARNS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM COUNCIL ON QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, has been awarded the three-year CQL Quality Assurances Accreditation from CQL, (The Council on Quality and Leadership.) This award confirms that the agency shares CQL’s vision for person-centered solutions to improve the quality of life for people receiving supports.