Independent Living Services Annual Report • 2014 1 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Making a better life possible for people with intellectual disabilities. We recognize diversity by providing a custom array of services to best meet an individual’s need while maximizing choice and independence. 2 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. A Message From the Executive Director “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” Steve Jobs Independent Living Services, Inc. (ILS) experienced another awarding winning year throughout the agency. The expectation of quality is important in our culture. The honor of Nonprofit of the year was bestowed on ILS by the Conway Chamber of Commerce. We were recognized for our high quality programs, and our increased services while maintaining an excellent financial position. The Council for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (C.A.R.F.) granted ILS another three year certification. Our programs are measured against national and international standards for program excellence and quality. ILS continues to contribute to the economy of Faulkner County through increased revenue and adding jobs each year. Our revenue increases by a minimum of 5% each year. This year our total employee count is 384 with 15 new jobs created. Mayor Tab Townsell recognized our direct support professionals by declaring September as Direct Support Professional Month. We are very proud of our direct care staff and the quality service they bring to each consumer. I attribute our success and high quality to the hard work of our direct care staff, our program managers, and our executive staff. The excellent leadership of the board of directors expects nothing less than high quality and leads us in that direction. Jackie Fliss, Executive Director Independent Living Services, Inc. Highlights and Recognitions Outstanding Non-Profit of the Year by Conway Area Chamber of Commerce CARF International Three Year Accreditation Received Jackie Fliss Nominated for the Outstanding Women in Business Award 3 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Leadership Board of Directors Cindy Ludford, PresidentAlan White, Vice PresidentKathleen AtkinsL.T. Clark Chris EvansDeanna GambleGabe GentryDouglas Hoffmann Josh LindenMark McCuinSharon Mohammed Charles Nabholz Umang Patel Mickey PrinceKim RobersonEric Treat Edgar TylerDavid WilliamsNancy Williams Creative Living Board of Directors Patty Montgomery, President Artie Jones, Vice President James PlaxcoNina Smith Cathy Acre Patricia Mounce Greenbrier Board of Directors Charles NabholzBarbara SpradlinNancy Williams Florentz Estates Board of Directors Evelyn Fecher-WardCindy LudfordCalvin PricePeggy Schneider Nancy WilliamsRobert Wright Administration Executive DirectorJackie FlissFinancial DirectorCindy Edwards Program DirectorBarbara SpradlinProgram DirectorEvelyn Fecher-Ward Director of NursingOnlea DickeyHuman Resources DirectorElissa Douglas Coordinator of Day Services Angie Musgrove Director of Development Lisa Garner Director of Development Robert Wright 4 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Financial The annual audits of Independent Living Services, Inc. and Creative Living, Inc. are free of any material findings and questioned costs. Continuing to improve financial policies is an important and inherent responsibility to be a good stewards of the funds received. This financial strength is a valuable asset in continuing to serve our consumers, families, employees and our community. 5 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Human Resources Employees Full-timePart-timeTotal 2014131253384 2013 122247369 Licenses held by Employees Certified Public Accountant Licensed Professional Nurse Physical Therapist Commercial Driver’s License Occupational Therapist Psychiatrist Licensed Social Worker Registered Nurse Speech Therapist Conferences & Professional Development DDPA Fall Conference Intellectual Disabilities & Grief CET - Case Management Presentation START TrainingSmart but ScatteredTime Studies: Determining Commensurate Wages Obsession vs. Addiction Arkansas Transportation Association Annual Conference Autism & Asperger’s Conference Special Nutrition Program CPR/First Aid Instructor Training Arkansas Rehab Job Coach Training Serv Safe AR State Board of Public Accountancy DDPA Human Resources Seminar DDPA Spring Conference Chromosome 4d Deletion Syndrome Autism & Asperger’s Spring Conference CACFP Training Strategies for Teens & Adults with Sensory Issues Cycle Point Training Grant Writing WorkshopRecord RetentionEEOC Human Resources Seminar Internal Trainings New Hire: 32 Trainings Offered; 198 Attendees CPR/First Aid: 38 Trainings Offered; 248 Attendees Crisis Prevention & Intervention: 5 Trainings Offered; 20 Attendees Supervisor Training: 35 Attendees Personal Care Trainings 15 Offered:; 41 Attendees Profiles: 33 Trainings Offered Miscellaneous: 66 Trainings 6 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Development Our Development Department planned the Annual Golf Ball Drop! In 2013 the Golf Ball Drop returned to Centennial Valley Country Club. The Golf Ball Drop raised $12,204.00! Christmas and Occasional Cards with original Artwork by Consumers in the Art Program at Profiles were sold. Card Sales raised $3,091.34 Volunteers 2,993 Hours of Volunteers Volunteers include Board Members, Foster Grandparents, UCA O.T. Students, Conway Christian Students, Cooking Matters Volunteer, Hendrix Volunteers and many other wonderful community members! 7 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Grants & Outreach Grants CDBG Grant from the City of Conway $73,000 - For drainage and site renovations at Conway Apartments. CDBG Grant from the City of Conway $9,669.20 - Used for a match for a new van. Community Foundation $1,200.00 - Used to purchase new chairs for Profiles. Energy Arkansas $500.00 - For the Christmas Assistance Fund. Outreach Arkansas Children’s Hospital The Profiles knitting group makes hats for the premies and infants at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. City of Hope A Christmas Toy Drive was held at Profiles. Administrative staff and Profiles employees along with consumers took part in getting toys and other Christmas items for the City of Hope. Faulkner County Humane Society County The consumer council at Profiles and the Home Ec class worked to bake and sell items. The money went to the Faulkner Animal Society. We also have a consumer who has volunteered at the Conway Animal Shelter for over 10 years. St. Judes Consumers at Profiles collected and donated soda can tabs to St. Judes Hospital in Memphis. St. Peter’s Food Drive Our consumers collected and donated food to the hungry. According to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, donated items were used to help fill over 270 boxes and feed over 2,000 adults and children in the Conway area. 8 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Outcomes Independent Living Services realizes that to be a service provider in today’s environment we must constantly monitor our services and assess our performance to assure we are meeting the needs of the individuals served and the community at large. One of many methods ILS uses to carry out this function is to develop annual outcomes for the organization. Outcomes are looked at in Four Areas Area 1: Effectiveness Area 2: Efficiency Area 3: Satisfaction Area 4: Access 9 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Health and Wellness All of our Programs emphasize healthy life styles and overall wellness. There are many different ways we support and train on healthy lifestyles. We have a full-time Registered Nurse and many part time Licensed Practical Nurses on staff. TB Skin Tests Administered to Employees - 178 Flu Shot Clinic at Profiles - 71 Nursing attends Plan Meetings upon Request Yoga Class Medication Management Training to New Employees Zumba at Profiles Contract Dietician for Meal Planning Walks in the Community, McGee Center, & Don Owens Center Trips to Local Farmers Markets Special Olympics Teams Cooking Matters Course Health & Wellness Class at Profiles Fitness Boot Camp - Quarterly at Profiles Memberships at Community Fitness Centers Healthy Meals and Snacks from Profiles Kitchen Senior Exercise Program Get Fit Challenge 10 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Residential and Community Based Services Our residential services allow our consumers to live in the most independent setting possible. Our trained staff provide assistance with personal finance while helping our consumers meet their health care, nutritional, transportation, recreational and personal care needs. Capacity Capacity to Serve94 Currently Serving90 Facilities Reynolds House Group Home located in Conway Capacity 8 Women Established 1982 Longevity of Manager 21 yrs. Ross House Group Home in Conway Capacity 8 Men Established 1982 Longevity of Manager 28 yrs. Patterson House Group Home in Conway Capacity 12 Women Established 1984 Longevity of Manager 22 yrs. Creative Living Intermediate Care Facility in Conway Capacity 10 Established 1991 Longevity of Administrator 23 yrs. Conway Apartments Apartment Complex Located in Conway 18 Apartments Established 1982 Longevity of Manager 14 yrs. Greenbrier Apartments Apartment Complex Located in Greenbrier 17 Apartments Established 2003 Longevity of Manager 1 yr. Florentz Estates Apartment Complex Located in Conway 14 Apartments Established 2007 Longevity of Manager 4 yrs. South Blvd. Home Located in Conway Capacity 4 Women Established 2000 Longevity of Manager 6 yrs. Dennison House Home Located in Conway Capacity 3 Men Established 1998 Longevity of Manager 18 yrs. An Additional 72 Individuals are provided support who live in their own home, a rented apartment or house in the community or reside with their family. 11 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Transportation With no public transportation in Faulkner County, our consumers depend on our fleet of 43 vehicles for transportation to employment opportunities, social activities, medical appointments, shopping trips and volunteer opportunities. We currently have 12 FTA Vehicles in our fleet. We have 243 seats available on our vehicles! Activities Activities our consumers participated in included: October Fest Thanksgiving Dinner at one of our homes Trips to Lula Mississippi & Pocola Oklahoma to go to Concerts Attendance at multiple Conway Symphony Concerts Lots of Trips to Branson Bingo on the WeekendsFaulkner County Fair UCA Football GamesA Halloween Party Hendrix Football GamesLocal Fishing Trips Wooster Veterans Day Memorial Celebration Toad Suck Days A Christmas PartyPizza Parties Many, Many Birthday PartiesEcoFest Cookouts and Barbecues Trip to the Pumpkin Patch Arkansas State FairWoolly Hollow State Park Hiking at Petit Jean Mountain Fourth of July Fireworks Display 12 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Profiles Enrichment Center Our adult day program provides our consumers with a variety of opportunities to continue their education in a classroom environment or a pre-vocational setting. Consumers Served at Profiles and Profile Productions: 144 2014 Awards Participant of the Year Noah Clay Instructor of the Year Barbara Key Classes Offered at Profiles Arts and Crafts Art MusicComputer Home Ec Health and Wellness SensoryValues Advocacy Case Management provided to 38 Consumers at Profiles Therapy Offered at Profiles Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Therapy Cat “Big Kahuna” Squeeze Machine Additional Activities at Profiles: Kamp KahunaManicure ClinicCooking MattersConsumer CouncilChoir Superbowl Tailgate Party Breast Cancer Walk Father’s Day Breakfast Hendrix Pep Rally Veteran’s Day Chili Cook Off Mother’s Day Tea Black History Month Razorback Pep Rally UCA Pep Rally Martin Luther King Jr. Christmas Party St. Patrick’s Day Halloween Party Lemonade Social Conway Symphony Orchestra Valentines/Mardi Gras Dance Autism “Light it Up” Blue Walk Horticulture Club Visit www.indliving.org for more information. 13 Profile Productions Pounds of Paper Shredded/Recycled 166,727.50 lbs Employees 20132014 Part-time4725 Full-time2055 Total6780 Conservation Equivalents 136,000 Trees3,870,680 Gallons of Oil 58,520,000 Gallons of Water265,800 cubic yards of Landfill Space Shredding & Recycling Vendors American Management Company Crafton and Tull Sparks Farris Agency Foster Grandparents Millar Jiles Cullipher, LLP Arkansas Supreme Court DHS/DDS Quality Assurance Faulkner County Circuit Clerk George S. Mackey, CPA Patterson Eye Care Conner and Sartain Edgar Tyler, LLP Faulkner County Hot Checks Independent Living Services Rock Tenn Conway Areas Chamber of Commerce Fairmont Speciality Faulkner County Treasurer Michelle Phillips, CPA Stocks Mortgage 14 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Special Events A.C.T.S. (Acting Creates Therapeutic Success) The ACTS program, sponsored by the UCA Occupational Therapy Department, provides opportunities in performing arts for many of our consumers. With the help of over 25 Occupational Therapy graduate students, our visual arts program at Profiles Enrichment Center made last year’s performance a success. Arts Fest The consumers art was on display at Bob’s Grill for Arts Fest. In addition the Sunshine Optimist Club participated in the Rotary Chili Cook Off. There was a special evening viewing event of the art open to Independent Living Services consumers. Christmas Choir The Profiles Christmas Choir sang at twelve places last year. They ranged from Churches to Civic Clubs to Hospitals and Nursing Homes. Cooking Matters A program sponsored the Arkansas Hunger Alliance. It trains people how to cook eat and shop healthy EcoFest Profile Productions had a booth at EcoFest. We also supplied water jugs for people to have water. Faulkner County Fair Consumers from the Profiles Art Class entered their art into the Faulkner County Fair. Many of the art pieces won ribbons at the Fair. Sunshine Optimist Club The Sunshine Optimist Club meets at Profiles. The consumers run the Optimist Club and are on the board. Special Olympics Consumers take part in local and State Special Olympic events. We also have three employees who are also certified Special Olympic Coaches. They participate in flag football, bocce ball, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, basketball, bowling, and track & field. We had two consumer who participated in the World Special Olympic Games in 2014! 15 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Licensure & Accreditations Accreditations Independent Living Services has been accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) for a period of three years for the following services: • • • • Community Services: Community Housing Community Services: Community Integration Community Services: Supported Living Employment Services: Organizational Employment Services Licensure Independent Living Services is reviewed and licensed by Developmental Disabilities Services annually. Creative Living is reviewed and licensed by the Office of Long Term Care annually. All of our residences that receive HUD (Housing and Urban Development) funding are reviewed annually. The kitchen at Profiles is reviewed by the Health Department two times a year. We receive a Special Nutrition License from the Department of Humans Services which is reviewed annually. All of our owned facilities and residences are reviewed by the Fire Department annually. “ILS has always sought to provide the best and highest quality services to the people we serve. This helps us to assure that we are a high quality agency based on national & international standards.” - Jackie Fliss Visit www.indliving.org for more information. 16 Contact Us Phone Fax Mailing Administration Finance 501 327-5234 501 548-6432 PO Box 1070 615 East Robins 1615 Independence Conway, AR 72033 Conway, AR 72032Conway, AR 72034 Website indliving.org Instagram @indliving Twitter @indlivingserv YouTube youtube.com/indliving Facebook facebook.com/IndependentLivingServices How to Donate: Our Foundation thrives on the involvement and generosity of people like you. Every donation, no matter the size, can make an impact on the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Your Contribution All tax-deductible contributions to the Foundation enable us to expand our ever-growing transportation fleet, to improve existing programs like Profiles Enrichment Center and to develop new programs aimed at making a better life possible for people with intellectual disabilities in central Arkansas. Lisa GarnerRobert Wright Donate By Mail Donate Online Director of Development Director of Development Independent Living Services www.indliving.org/give FundraisingCommunity LiaisonP.O. Box 1070give@indliving.org 501 327-5234 x 313 501 327-5234 x 314 Conway, Arkansas 72033 lisa@indliving.orgrobert@indliving.org 17 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Thank you for your support Golf Ball Drop Sponsors ERA Henley Real Estate Hagan Newkirk Drop Cash Centennial Bank Farris Agency Y107 Conway Farmers Market The Outlet Store Central Events Hiegel Supply Conway Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic Black, Yeves D. Fliss, Jackie R. ERA Henley Real Estate (Henley, Richard) Briggs, Aurtheau D. Ford, JoAnn Farris Agency Brooks, Wesley P. Fountain, Kimberly A. Kordsmeier Electrical Services, Inc. Midtown Software, Inc. Mt. Gale Baptist Church Nabholz Charitable Foundation Osment Law Firm Patterson Eye Care Robert Shearer Plumbing, Inc. “I love this organization and am proud to be part of it. Best staff ever!” Garner, Lisa Blake Browning Centennial Bank Hamilton, Dian RockTenn Company Gillum, Barbara J. Gomes, Sindy Green, Latonia Harrington, Zupuriuh S. Harris, Christie D. Harris, Shantrese L. Sigma Investments Burroughs, Glenna Hayes, Reva Jo Simmons First National Bank Camara, Noel E. Hicks, Rochelle Sonshine Academy Campbell, Lynn Hunter, Anna E. Special Olympics Case, Jacey C. Jackson, Jasmine N. Sysco Arkansas LLC Chamba, Stewart T. Johnson, Charlissa D. Tate Insurance Collins, Christopher A. Johnson, Curtis A. Terry Fiddler & Matt Fulmer, DDS Criswell, Gail Johnson, Erica D. The Locals Dickey, Onlea M. Johnson, Tracy L. Tom Umphress, M.A. Dillard, Diane Jones, Deana F. Tyler, Edgar Dodson, Megan R. Jones, Robin Douglas, Elissa Jutze, Hannah N. Dunn, Jordan Key, Heather Allen, Tina D. Ealy, Laura Lackey, Cassie American Management Corporation Alumbaugh, Beth Easterwood, Ruthie J. Lindsey, Bonita Arkansas Oral Surgery Anderson, Clara E. Edwards, Cynthia C. Lybarger, Alex H. Baker Drug, Inc Andrews, Brandy Farr, Charity A. Masterson, Tammy L. Bell Oil Co. LLC Antonio, David Fecher-Ward, Evelyn E. Mauldin, Fran Centennial Bank Appleby, Larry L. Fenner, Elizabeth K. Maxfield, Quincy A. Conner & Sartain P. A. Bailey, Eli Flinoil, Mary J. Mayfield, Joshua Conway Interfaith Clinic Black, Ashley Y. Fliss, Carter McCray, Chemeka N. Crossman Printing Simmons First National Bank Lee Owens JoAnn Lieblong Conner & Sartain Certified Public Accountants Rik Sowell Architects, Inc. Nabholz Construction Services Baker Drug, Inc. Sen. Gilbert Baker First Service Bank Centennial Valley Golf Course Corporate Donors Employee Giving Donors 18 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. McFarlin, Pamela Tinsley, Rachel E. Blanscet, Michael Moore, Drew R. Toler, Patricia Blanscet-Toler, Pat Moore, Kristopher J. Van Pelt, Kathi Bouabedi, Lisa Morgan, Donna Wheeler, Sylvia M. Boyce, Mary Beth Morgan, Heather N. Wilbanks, Maria Boyer Stewart, Toni Morgan, Paulyne Williams, Ethan Boyer, Lindsey Morris, Nancy J. Wilson, Elizabeth A Campbell, Lynn Morrison, Lakietha Wofford, Donyetta Chambers, Tracy Moses, Becky D. Wright, Robert D. Chastain, Pamela Moss, Barbara Wright, Venus D. Clements, Anita Musgrove, Angie “I am grateful for the opportunity to work for ILS. Any questions or concerns I have are always taken care in a timely manner. Great people to work for!” Mary Diane Word Employee Criswell, Marlo Garland, Jim Dallas, Mona Goss, Ruben Acre, Cathy Davis, Margaret Green, Courtney Nicholas, Georgia Alberts, Dave Dickey, Robert Haden, Lewis Noland, Fran Anders, Mary Douglas, Elissa & Stuart Harris, Becky Omolo, Lucy Myers, Joshua A. Myers, Peggy Donors Anderson, Clara Dow, Heath Harris, Diana Owens, Laverne Andrey, Marlene Duncan, Freed and Gail Harrison, Jerry Parks, Mary Antonio, David Easterwood, Ruthie Hatfield, Krista Permenter, Gary O. Arnold, Velma Eaton, Connie Hawkins, Andy Perry, Candace Atkins, Kathleen Edwards, Cindy Hegeman, Brad Prestage, Mary E. Baker, Gilbert Edwards, Robert Henry, Cliff Rooney, Eugene Baker, Jim Embry, Carlila Hoffmann, Doug Rooney, Jennifer Banks, Rolanda Evans, Herb Holmes, Andrea Rose, Edna Barnhouse, Carol Fecher, Duane Howell, Ritchie Ross, Angela Bartley, Jeremy C. Fecher, Glenna Hoyt, Andrew Spradlin, Barbara J. Bates, Ben Fecher, James Jackson, Lori Swaim, Debbie Bell, Jack Fenner, Elizabeth Jessen, Steve Talley, Deborah Bennett, Jackie Fliss, Jackie Johnson, Bill Taylor, Kayla R. Bennett, Natalie Foreman, Royann Johnson, Jack Taylor, Yolanda Bernadsky, Mike Fox, Mike Jones, Artie Thomas, Elgin Birckhead, Sally Frasur, Erick Jones, Debbie 19 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. Jones, Ronnie Musgrove, Angie Schneider, Jim & Peggy Jordan, Linda Nabholz, Charles Scott, Jennifer Keathley, Delores Nabholz, David Seifert, Chuck Kellybrew, Regina Nabholz, John Seiter, Mark Key, Barbara Kimbrow, Terry Kloss, Christi Kordsmeier, Jacqueline Kordsmeier, Joanna Lambert, Hailey A. Leach, Bud Leach, Edwina Lewis, Roger Lieblong, Joann “Thank you for overseeing our son’s well-being. We appreciate all your help. We realize it is a large group effort from ILS. Thank you!” Mary Beth Jeffrey Parent Shofner, Joan Simmons, Kim A. Smith, David Sowell, Rik Spradlin, Barbara Spradlin, Courtney Stewart, Casey Stone, Sharon Sublett, Rick Talley, Debbie Community Partners Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Arkansas Hunger Alliance Arts Fest Bob’s Grill Central Baptist College City of Hope Conway Area Chamber of Commerce Conway Christian School Conway Human Development Center Conway Optimist Club Down Syndrome Association Faulkner County Library “I have been working with ILS for years and have never been disappointed with the quality of care, services and overall compassion shown to my clients.” Lindey, Myron & Bonita Neal, Lois Taylor, Mike Ludford, Cindy Ness, Katie Thomas, Denise Lueders, Velda Norman, Fred Thompson, R. Ben Malpica, Larry Norris, Kristen Thornton, Anne Mauldin, Fran Northington, Pauline Thurman, Lynda Maxfield, Sheila Owens, Lee Tiefel, Lisa McCauley, Patricia Parish, David Tindall, Rodney McCuin, Bart Parish, Pat Trostel, Matt McCuin, Mark Parish, Veronica Tyler, Linda McKenna, Jodee Patton, Sam Walker, Eric A. Foster Grandparent Program Mills, Kirstin Permenter, Gary & Marilyn Walter, Marilyn Junior Auxillary Mohammed, Sharon Pinter, Philip, Alan and Marie Waters, Deborah Hendrix Kampus Kitty Montgomery, Patty Pirtle, Roy Watkins, Janie Hendrix Volunteers Moreno, Martin Price, Calvin Watson, Stephanie The Locals Morris, Nancy Rains, Rene White, Alan Occupational Department at UCA Morse, Mary Jane Rains, Scott Wiedower, Jeneal Special Olympics Moses, Deanna M. Rapert, Jason Williams, Nancy St. Peter’s Church Mounce, Patricia Robinson, Jamie Woods, Janice United Way Mowdy, Deloise Russ, Stanley Word, Diane Universtiy of Central Arkansas Interns Murphy, James Schichtl, Greg Wright, Robert University of Central Arkansas Volunteer Offices Murry, Greg Schichtl, Keller Young, Kathryn James Wood DHS/APS 20 Visit www.indliving.org for more information. 21 Visit www.indliving.org for more information.
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