WEEKLY UPDATE:

December 16, 2014
WEEKLY UPDATE:
728 Garfield Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
www.drccinfo.org
218-722-8180
DRCC’s Mission: To support individuals with disabilities by creating opportunities to live
rich and meaningful lives with family, friends, work and community.
Inside this issue:
Job Openings
2
Donation of Hours
3
Vacation Carry-Over
3
Things To Do...
4
Congratulations!
4
DRCC Workshop
Safety Theme
4
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If you would like anything
added or changes made
to the newsletter, please
call Linda at the Office,
722-8180, ext. 120, by
NOON on MONDAY.
Board of Directors Approves Revisions
DRCC’s Board of Directors Approves Revised Mission Statement
and Guiding Values
At their December 4th meeting, the Board of Directors approved
revisions to DRCC’s Mission Statement and Guiding Values. These
changes were initiated at the Board Retreat in October when the Board
established goals and priorities for DRCC in the upcoming years.
DRCC’s Mission: To support individuals with disabilities by creating
opportunities to live rich and meaningful lives with family, friends, work
and community.
Guiding Values
We value:
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Assisting individuals to exercise their rights to make choices that affect
their lives.
Enhancing the competence of persons served by building on their strengths
and interests.
Balancing the concerns of health and safety with the individual’s personal
rights, including the right to take risks.
Building and maintaining relationships with others, including families,
neighbors, co-workers and friends.
Providing opportunities to actively participate in the community and assist
individuals to identify and work to overcome obstacles which may interfere
with full community involvement.
Promoting and maintaining a positive image of the individuals who use
our services.
Developing supportive work teams that embrace and carry out DRCC’s
Mission.
Creating homes that are comfortable places for individuals to live and work
– homes that are accessible, comfortable, clean, and well-maintained.
Maximizing the allocation of our resources to the employees who support
the individuals we serve.
Recruiting, developing, and retaining a high quality workforce who will
support the individuals we serve.
Being good stewards of the public monies we receive to provide services.
Providing a safe, nurturing and enjoyable environment in which to live and
work.
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WEEKLY UPDATE:
Volume 1, Issue 1
Positions Open
Full
Time
Duluth
Part
Time
Duluth
Insurance
Eligible
Part
Time
Duluth
DRCC-Tamarack (a waivered services program serving four men in Esko) is seeking a FULL-TIME PROGRAM ASSISTANT (starting salary $11.40/hr + benefits).
Schedule includes 4 weekday evenings and alternate weekends. For more information or to apply for this position, please call Nico at 218-879-5059 or email [email protected]. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 6, 2015.
DRCC- Juniper (serving three men in Proctor) is seeking a PART-TIME INSURANCE ELIGIBLE PROGRAM ASSISTANT. Hours are Week #1: Wednesday
2:30p-11p, overnight, Thursday 6a-8a; Friday 3p-7p, Saturday 10a-4p. Week #2:
Wednesday 2:30p-11p, overnight, Thursday 6a-8a, 2:30p-11p, overnight, Friday
6a-8a, Saturday 10a-3p. If interested, please contact Bert or Scott at 624-3907.
DRCC-Galere (serving 4 women on Martin Road) is seeking someone to work a
variety of fill-in hours as needed. The person must have availability to pick up shifts
in advance and on a last-minute basis. Please call Cassie or Corey at 726-0233.
DRCC-Riverside (serving two men and two women in Morgan Park) is seeking
someone to work fill-in shifts as needed. The person must have availability to pick
up shifts in advance as well as on short notice. Contact Vanessa at 626-1784.
DRCC-Soft Hands (serving a wide variety of individuals living on their own in Duluth) is seeking someone for fill-in and some regular hours with a varied schedule
full of fun and rewarding challenges. Please contact Doug or Rex at 728-4621.
DRCC-Thalassic (serving 4 gentlemen and one woman in Two Harbors) is seeking
someone to work every Monday 3p-9p and every other weekend, Saturday and
Sunday 10a-8p. Many hours also available for fill-in to cover for vacation and sick
time. If interested, please contact Pam or Chris at 218-834-5657.
DRCC-Triplex (serving 9 individuals in Gary-New Duluth) has the following permanent shifts available: Week 1: Sunday 3pm-9pm; Sunday 2p-11p. Week 2: Sunday
11p-9a; Sunday 3p-9p; Saturday 8a-2p; Saturday 12p-5p; Wednesday 3p-9p.
Please contact Rod or Jennifer at 626-2359 if interested.
DRCC-Triplex (serving 9 individuals in Gary-New Duluth) has the following shifts
available: Week #1: Overnight Position – Friday 10p-7a, Saturday 10p-7a, Sunday
2p-11p. Week #2: Overnight Sunday 11p-9a. Lots of opportunity for fill-in. Please
contact Rod or Jennifer at 626-2359 if interested.
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DRCC-Northside (serving 2 men and 2 women in the Virginia area) is seeking
someone to work every other weekend. Hours could be a 24 hour sleep shift and
do fill-in as needed. Please call Connie at 218-749-1296 if interested.
REFERRAL INCENTIVE: DRCC offers a $100 referral incentive to any employee who refers a Program Assistant,
Coordinator or Director and a $250 referral incentive to employees who refer an LPN or RN for employment to
DRCC. The incentive payment will be received after their referral is hired and successfully completes six months
of employment.
Donation of Hours
Deb Mainella, Program Coordinator at Spruce, is requesting donations of vacation
time as she has been unable to work due to medical reasons. She is now
scheduled for and will need to recover from back surgery.
Kevin Perkins, from Midway, is requesting donations of vacation time due to an
extended medical leave.
Tami Granmo, from Thalassic, is requesting donations of vacation time. She will
be recuperating from knee surgery.
Tim Ohman, Maintenance, is requesting donations of vacation time. Tim is still
recovery from his illness and may be out another month.
*If you are able to donate hours, please call Sherry Olson, Payroll Coordinator,
at 722-8180, ext. 113. All staff can donate up to 24 hours of vacation per
employee per year.
Q: What do you call a broke Santa? Give up yet?
A: It’s Saint - NICKEL-LESS!
Vacation Carry-Over
There is only 1 (1) payday left for 2014; it is:
11/09 - 11/22
paid 12/02
11/23 - 12/06
paid 12/16
12/07 - 12/20
paid 12/30
If you do not want to lose any vacation hours, please use the
following example:
For a more detailed explanation, refer to the September 8th
Vacation hours available from last paystub
76 letter to all staff that should be posted at your program.
Carry-Over for FT employees is 80 hrs. and 60 hrs. for PT.
Hours earned each pay period
8
# of pay periods remaining in year
Equal total hours earned to the end of the year
Combined total--paystub + hrs to be earned =
Less hours you wish to carry over
VACATION HOURS YOU MUST TAKE BEFORE 12/20
x 1
+ 08 If you have any questions or need to know what hours you
84 have available, call Sherry at 722-8180 ext. 113 or Sandy,
- 80 ext.110.
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Part
Time
Range
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Things To Do In Duluth
Dec. 19th & 20th: Train to Bentleyville
Time: 5p, 6:30p, 8p
Board the train to Bentleyville at Fitger’s. $6 per person
Dec. 19th - 21st: North Shore Scenic Railroad presents:
Christmas City Express Train
Time: 4:15p, 5p, 5:45p, 6:30p & 7:15p
Travel from Fitger’s to the Duluth Depot where you’ll be
treated to a reading of the new Christmas City Express
story, enjoy carolers, and a visit from a special guest.
Bentleyville - Open Daily!
Sunday - Thursday, 5pm - 9pm
Friday - Saturday, 5pm - 10pm through December 27th.
Including Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Nikki Jasura on her new position of being hired as the Program
Coordinator at South Grove. Nikki has worked for DRCC Fairview and South Grove
since 2010.
Congratulations to Brianna Fabish on her new position of being hired as the new
Full-Time Program Assistant at South Grove. Brianna has worked for DRCC South
Grove since 2012.
DRCC Workshop
Bruce Christopher Seminar - Comedy with Content
Friday, January 16, 2015 9:00am - 3:00pm Lunch provided
First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth
Morning Session - “Emotional Intelligence - The Science of Success”
Afternoon Session - “Bambi vs. Godzilla - Dealing with Difficult People”
Registration deadline is Thursday, January 8, 2015, at your Program.
December Safety Theme
Pay special attention to your health and be safe this holiday season!
Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following these holiday
tips:
 Prepare food safely by washing hands and surfaces often, avoiding crosscontamination, cooking foods to proper temperatures, and refrigerating
promptly.
 Eat healthy and get moving.
 Limit your portion sizes and foods high in fat and sugar.
 Eat fruits and vegetables.