Christmas payroll

The next payroll will be processed the week of Christmas.  In order for the checks to be handed out on Tuesday (the 22^nd) before we break for the holiday, it is CRITICAL that everyone turns in their paperwork and signs in correctly and on time  Any discrepancies or missing information on this payroll will cause your pay to be held until the following payroll.  Please check your paperwork prior to submission to make sure that everything is correct.  Thanks!

Open Doors Open Hearts Charity Preview Night to benefit Civitan Services

State Fair 2015

You Are Invited!

Civitan Services 2015-2016 Calendar

Civitan Services is scheduled to be closed the following days during the 2015-2016 fiscal year:

2015

July 3

September 7

November 25-27

December 23-31

2016

January 1

March 21-25

May 30

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Make the Mission Yours!

The Administrative Team would like your help in the following matter:  Many years ago, the staff and Board of Directors created a mission statement for our organization.  However, we feel that as Civitan Services has grown and developed over the years, it is no longer a completely accurate description.  We have also done a lot of research on writing mission statements and every resource tells us that a good mission statement should be short and to the point.  Please review the rough draft below and then feel free to suggest changes to this draft or to write your own.  You can return your written thoughts to Ms. Becky at the front desk of The Civitan Center, give it to Sarita in the Community Services Office or you can attach it to your weekly timesheets.  There is no need to sign your written comments but, you can if you wish.  Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Leah Henderson
Executive Director

Mission Statement Proposed Draft:

Civitan Services provides quality individualized training and support for children and adults with developmental disabilities in order to help them maximize their potential.

Parking at The Civitan Center this summer!

Starting Monday, June 15^th, we can no longer park any vehicles next door at the Boys and Girls Club at any time.  They have their summer program going from 7-6 every day.  If you can’t find a parking spot in The Civitan Center parking lot, you need to park on the street (be sure to park with the flow of traffic and not on the sidewalk) or you can park at Benton High School.  There is a break in the BHS fence near the Preschool entrance.

The Boys and Girls Club has been a great neighbor and we need to honor their request that we not use their parking lot this summer.  Please help educate any guests/parents/outside case managers, etc.  

Thank you for your help in this matter! 

START Training on May 13th

On May 13th, START coordinators will be at The Civitan Center to conduct a training on 

Mental Health and ID

This training will be worth 6 hours

To attend, contact Carrie Schatz at 501.776.0691 or email her at cschatz@civitanservices.com

START Training March 17th

Two START Coordinators will be here on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 to offer the following training:

Mental Health and ID:  Challenges and Issues

Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Persons with MH & IDD

And

Mood and Anxiety Disorders & IDD

These classes will be held in Michaela Upton’s classroom (Rm 306 at The Civitan Center) and begin at 10:00 and end around 4:00.  

Please let me know who will be in attendance.

Thanks,

Carrie Schatz

Adult Services Director

501.776.0691 (phone)

May Training Dates- Your last chance!

If you still need to finish up your training hours, May is your last chance.  Here is a list of the in-house training opportunities we have:

4-May	10am	Creating a Classroom for Children W/Autism	Stacy Cornwell
5-May	10am	Ten Performance Standards for Staff Working in DD	Julie Jester
6-May	9am	Re-Orientation	Leah Henderson
6-May	12pm	Re-Orientation	Leah Henderson
8-May	9am	DDS/DHS Transportation Training	Steve Bohannon
11-May	9am	Re-Orientation	Leah Henderson
11-May	12pm	Re-Orientation	Leah Henderson
11-May	5:30pm	Re-Orientation	Leah Henderson
12-May	12pm	New Employee Orientation	Leah / Mariessa
14-May	10am	How to Teach People With Profound DD	Carrie Schatz
15-May	9am	Re-Orientation	Leah Henderson
15-May	12pm	Re-Orientation	Leah Henderson
19-May	8:30am	First Aid /CPR	Shannon Loftis
21-May	10am	Safety Matters	Shannon Loftis
21-May	5:30pm	Safety Matters	Shannon Loftis
22-May	10am	Practical Strategies for Working w/Individuals W/ ID & Alzheimers	Mariessa Bearden

If you would like to take any of these classes, please call Sarita (501-847-5901) and she will get your registered.

April Training Dates

Still need training hours?
Here's a list of April training opportunities:

1-Apr	10am	Safety Matters	Shannon Loftis
2-Apr	10am	A Little History Worth Knowing	Leigha Jones
8-Apr	10am	How to Improve Thinking Strategiesfor People W/DD	Carrie Schatz
9-Apr	10am	Open Futures: People W/Disabilities at Work	Amy Ford
11-Apr	10am	Navigating the World of Autism	Carrie Schatz
14-Apr	12pm	New Employee Orientation	Leah / Mariessa
15-Apr	10am	Make A Difference: Psychiatric Disabilities	Britany Calaway
16-Apr	10am	The Ten Commandments of Communication	Leah Henderson
16-Apr 21-Apr	11am 8:30am	Wright's Law: Understanding Your Child's Test Scores First Aid /CPR	Julie Jester Shannon Loftis
23-Apr	10am	Navigating the World of Adults W/Autism	Carrie Schatz
28-Apr	10am	Client Rights Are Human Rights	Amy Ford
29-Apr	10am	Is This Abuse	Leah Henderson

If you would like to attend any of these trainings, please call Sarita (501-847-5901) and she will get your registered.

Training Opportunities this month

Don't forget these FREE training opportunities if you still need hours this year:

March

3-Mar	10am	How to Teach People With Profound DD	Carrie Schatz
10-Mar	12pm	New Employee Orientation	Leah / Mariessa
11-Mar	10am	Ten Performance Standards for Staff Working in DD	Julie Jester
13-Mar	10am	Dealing With Difficult People	Steve Bohannon
17-Mar	8:30am	First Aid /CPR	Shannon Loftis
18-Mar	12pm	WrightsLaw: Legal Requirements for IEP's	Julie Jester
19-Mar	10am	Practical Strategies for Working w/Individuals W/ ID & Alzheimers	Mariessa Bearden

If you would like to take any of these classes, please call Sarita (501-847-5901) and she can get you registered.

Upcoming Training Dates

If you need training hours to complete your yearly quota, below are some options.  More training dates will be available in April and May.

February

13-Feb	9am	DDS/DHS Transportation Training	Steve Bohannon
17-Feb	8:30am	First Aid /CPR	Shannon Loftis
18-Feb	10am	The Ten Commandments of Communication	Leah Henderson
19-Feb	5:30pm	How to Teach People With Profound DD	Carrie Schatz

March

3-Mar	10am	How to Teach People With Profound DD	Carrie Schatz
10-Mar	12pm	New Employee Orientation	Leah / Mariessa
11-Mar	10am	Ten Performance Standards for Staff Working in DD	Julie Jester
13-Mar	10am	Dealing With Difficult People	Steve Bohannon
17-Mar	8:30am	First Aid /CPR	Shannon Loftis
18-Mar	12pm	WrightsLaw: Legal Requirements for IEP's	Julie Jester
19-Mar	10am	Practical Strategies for Working w/Individuals W/ ID & Alzheimers	Mariessa Bearden

If you would like to sign up for one of these, please call Sarita (501-847-5901) and she can register you.

W2s will be available at 2:00 tomorrow, Friday, January 30th, for pick-up at The Civitan Center in the dining room.  If you do not pick it up by 5:00, it will be mailed.