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2. school

November 11, 2014
WEEKLY UPDATE:
728 Garfield Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
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Grant Committee Requests
Inside this issue:
Job Openings
2
Job Openings
3
Vacation Carry-Over
4
Safety Theme
4
Save the Dates
4
DRCC’s Grant Committee is again accepting requests for grants.
Individual clients may submit a grant application or requests may be made for
items/activities that will benefit a number of individuals.
Grant applications are due to Michael Mills by Friday, November 21st.
Grant request forms are available on the DRCC Staff Resource website.
Friday Fest Event
Tye-Dye Dance!
Wear your favorite Tye-Dyed shirt!
Friday, November 21st
 6:00pm - 9:00pm
 Coppertop Church
 RSVP by Wednesday, November 19th, to [email protected]

Snow Plowing
If you are in need of plowing, call McLean Andrews at 218-348-9959.
Employee Benefits
DRCC FLEX PLAN ENROLLMENT
DRCC’s Flex Plan is available for enrollment to ALL employees. For those of you who are considering participating in this program,
Friday, December 5th, is the deadline to enroll for the time frame of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Even if you are already a
participant in the Plan, you must still sign up again. All paperwork should be completed and turned in to Sandy by December 5th. Call
her at 722-8180, ext.110, if you have questions. Enrollment Packets and Enrollment Forms are available on the Time Entry System
(colored green) and from your Program Director.
DRCC 401(k) ENROLLMENT AND CHANGES
For those interested in information regarding DRCC’s 401(k) program, an Informational Packet is available on the Time Entry System
(colored green) and from your Program Director.
For those interested in enrolling in DRCC’s 401(k) program, Enrollment Packets are only available at the Main Office.
If you are already enrolled in the program, but would like to make changes in the amount or percentage of deductions taken out from
your check, John Hancock “Participant Data Change” forms are available on the Time Entry System (colored green) and from your
Program Director. Changes will be effective January 1, 2015.
If you have questions about investing, contact Craig Binsfield at Benefit Advisors at 720-6891.
All paperwork must be completed by Friday, December 5th.
DRCC 401(k) SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT
The summary of the annual report for DRCC 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan is on the Time Entry System (colored red) for all employees to
review.
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WEEKLY UPDATE:
Volume 1, Issue 1
Positions Open
Full
Time
Duluth
DRCC-Tamarack (a wavered services program serving four men in Esko) is seeing
a FULL-TIME PROGRAM ASSISTANT (starting wage is $11.40 + benefits).
Schedule includes 4 weekday evenings and alternate weekends. Please call Nico
at 218-879-5059 or email [email protected]. The deadline to apply is Friday,
November 21st.
DRCC-Laverne (ICF-DD serving 6 individuals / one man and five woman) is seeking a FULL-TIME PROGRAM DIRECTOR. Starting wage is $16.00 per hour +
two ($.40) differentials for staff and an ICF totaling $16.80 per hour ($34,944
annually) + benefits. The Program Director is responsible for supervising 12 - 15
staff. A QDDP experienced in program writing is preferred. For more information or
to apply for this position, please contact Jeanette Curry at [email protected] or
(218) 722-8180, ext. 102 by Friday, November 14th.
DRCC-Oak (a waivered services program serving 3 men in the East Duluth/Jean
Duluth Rd. area) is seeking a FULL-TIME PROGRAM DIRECTOR ($16.00 + two
($.40) differentials for staff = $16.80 per hour ($34,944 annually) + benefits).
Experience dealing with challenging behaviors and staff supervision is strongly
preferred. This would be a very good opportunity for an existing Program Director
who is looking for a change of pace. (The current Program Director’s full-time school
schedule has created this opening.) For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Buck Erpestad at [email protected] or (218)722-8180, ext
103 by Friday, November 14th.
DRCC-Manumit (a SILS program serving eleven adults in East Duluth) is seeking a
FULL-TIME PROGRAM COORDINATOR ($12.90 + benefits). Hours can be flexible, typically between 8am – 8pm Sunday through Thursday. This position would
start the beginning of January 2015. (The current Program Coordinator’s retirement
has created this opening.) If you are interested in joining our team, please contact
Amber at 724-4311. The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, Nov. 21st.
DRCC-Oak (a waivered services program serving 3 men in the East Duluth/Jean
Duluth Rd. area) is seeking a FULL-TIME PROGRAM COORDINATOR ($12.90 +
benefits). Experience with challenging behaviors is a plus. Hours are TuesdaySaturday, 2p – 10p or 3p -11p with some flexibility expected. (The current PC’s
school schedule has created this opening.) If interested in joining our team, contact
Joel at 525-4799 (email [email protected]) by Wednesday, November 12th.
DRCC-Willow (serving 4 women in the Hermantown area) is seeking a FULL-TIME
PROGRAM ASSISTANT (starting salary $11.40 + benefits). Hours are: Tuesday
– Thursday 3p-11p, Friday 1p-9p and Saturday 9a-5p, with Sunday - Monday off.
Experience working with challenging behaviors is desirable. For more information or
to apply for this position, please call Holly at 729-9019 or email [email protected].
The deadline to apply is Friday, November 14th.
Note: postings that appear in this newsletter are intended for internal use only. Please call the main office for
an application if you know someone who is interested in applying for a position at DRCC.
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WEEKLY UPDATE:
Volume 1, Issue 1
DRCC-Jitney (a waivered service program serving 4 men in the Morley Heights
area) is seeking a program assistant. Hours are every other weekend Saturday 2p11p, Sunday 9a-7p, and every Wednesday 3p-11p. Please call Dave at 218-7244897 if interested.
DRCC-Two Harbors (a waivered services protram serving 1 man and 3 women in
Two Harbors) is seeking to fill two positions: position one is for is for every Tuesday
7a-9a, every other Tuesday 3p-7p, every Friday 7a-9a, and every other Saturday
3p-9p. Morning shifts would be assisting a client with pool therapy. Position two is
for every other Tuesday 3-7p, every other Saturday 3-9p, and every other Monday
2:30-8:30p, as well as fill-in to cover for vacations and sick time. Please call Beth
or Joe at 218-834-5029.
Part
Time
Duluth
DRCC-Bishop Woods (serving four young adults with medical needs in the Hermantown area) is seeking someone to work every other Saturday and Sunday,
3p - 9p. (Saturday falls in week 1 and Sunday falls in week 2.) Contact Jessica or
Jantzen at 729-7810.
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-Laverne (serving 6 individuals) is seeking someone to work every other
weekend. Please contact Sue at 728-5891 for more details and hours.
DRCC-Riverside (serving two men and two women in the Morgan Park area) is
seeking someone to work Week #1: Sunday 3p-10p, Saturday 11a-9p. Week #2:
Sunday 11a-9p, Friday 2p-10p. Opportunities for fill-in. Please 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
DRCC-Northside (serving 2 men and 2 women in the Virginia area) is seeking a
FULL-TIME PROGRAM ASSISTANT ($11.40/hour + benefits). Experience with
some challenging behaviors is a plus and a desire to have fun at work. Hours include every other weekend days; 1 early morning shift and afternoon shifts during
the week. It may include sleep overnight on the weekend if needed or fill-in for livein during the week. This position will require some flexibility in your shifts. If interested in joining our team, contact Connie at 218-749-1296 by Monday, Nov. 17th.
DRCC-Midway (serving four young men in Virginia) is seeking someone to work
days and afternoons and every other weekend (18-24 hours per week). Please call
Melissa at (218) 248-8159.
Full
Time
Range
Part
Time
Range
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WEEKLY UPDATE:
Volume 1, Issue 1
Vacation Carry-Over
There are four (4) paydays left for 2014; they are:
The Super
Coupon
Number this
week is 756
when you are
shopping at
Super One.
09/28 - 10/11
paid 10/21
10/12 - 10/25
paid 11/04
10/26 - 11/08
paid 11/18
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 4
+ 32 If you have any questions or need to know what hours you
108 have available, call Sherry at 722-8180 ext. 113 or Sandy,
- 80 ext.110.
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Safety Theme: Back at Work
It may surprise you that sitting puts more strain on your back than standing or lifting.
Beating back stress is simple - and it’s up to you.
How to Make it Work:
 Use a lumbar roll to support your lower back. (You can buy a premade lumbar
roll or roll up a towel and place it in the small of your back to provide support in
this area.)
 Adjust your chair so that your arms are at desk level and your feet are on the
floor.
 If you feet don’t touch the floor, use a footrest.
 Position yourself so that your weight is shifted forward (off your spine).
 Take short breaks at least once an hour to stretch your spine.
 Avoid crossing your legs. This interferes with the circulation to your legs and
throws your spine out of balance.
The secret to good posture is maintaining the balance of the natural curves of your
spine. These curves work together to distribute body weight evenly. If you slouch
forward or hunch your shoulders, you also sabotage the body’s balance and stress
your spine.
Save the Dates
Duluth Holiday Party - Friday, December 5th, Black Woods Banquet Center, Proctor
 Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Range Holiday Party - Friday, December 12th, Sawmill Saloon, Virginia
 Time: 5:30pm - 11:00pm
If you would like anything added or changes made to the newsletter, please call Linda at
the Main Office, 722-8180, ext. 120, by NOON on MONDAY.