The Arc of Monroe
Leah Jordan has a diverse work experience that spans various roles and industries. Leah started their career as an Art Therapy Intern at Nazareth College Art Therapy Clinic in 2009. Leah then worked as an Art Therapy Intern in the HIV/AIDS services program at Catholic Charities Community Services from 2009 to 2010. In 2011, Leah joined LDA Life and Learning Services as a Community Integration Specialist before moving on to Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, where they worked as a Crisis Intervention Counselor from 2013 to 2018. In 2012, they joined Arc of Monroe County, where they held multiple positions, including Employment Specialist, Applied Behavior Specialist, Assistant Director, and ultimately became the Director of Operations and Development in 2017. During their time at Arc of Monroe County, Leah supervised teams, provided training and coaching, ensured program compliance, collaborated with various departments, and oversaw agency-wide success and growth. Overall, Leah's work experience showcases their skills in art therapy, crisis intervention, community integration, and disability services.
Leah Jordan holds a Master of Science degree from Nazareth University, completed in 2010. Leah also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Brockport, completed in 2008. In addition to their educational background, Leah has obtained several certifications including Psychological First Aid Certification from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network in 2016, Certified POMS Interviewer from CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership in 2015, Certified Information and Referral Specialist (CIRS) from AIRS (Alliance of Information and Referral Systems) in 2015, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) from LivingWorks Education in 2013.
The Arc of Monroe
The Arc of Monroe has been providing a variety of programs and services for over 1,700 individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families in the Rochester community for 60 years. The Arc works to enhance the quality of life and self-esteem of individuals in our programs, providing them with meaningful social development, supported employment, residential community living and enrichment opportunities. The Arc is funded in part by the NYS Office of for People with Developmental Disabilities. The Arc also receives funding from VESID (Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities). The Arc of Monroe has 40 locations in Monroe County that assist individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities that include Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders among others. A wide array of services are offered through the Arc for individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities such as independent living opportunities in our group homes and residences, volunteer opportunities in the community,unique and creative individualized day services programs, job training is offered through our ArcWorks facility and placement through our Job Path Program. The Arc Foundation of Monroe raises and manages funds to enhance the quality of life for program participants of The Arc of Monroe County. A variety of important enjoyable fundraising efforts provides financial support for programs vital to The Arc’s social, recreational and organizational activities. At The Arc of Monroe, we are proud of our history of helping others, but we are just as proud of our commitment to the future, ensuring that people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families will continue to be offered the highest quality, most innovating programs and services available.