January 6, 2015 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 Friday Fest Event 3 Safety Tips 3 “Cold” Humor 3 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” What do the super-stars of success know that the rest of us do not? Learn the essential key ingredients to success which comprises the concept called Emotional Intelligence. Learn how to manage your emotions, master your goals, and motivate others. Afternoon Session - “Bambi vs. Godzilla - Dealing with Difficult People” Difficult people are everywhere! They are our customers, co-workers, boss, neighbor, or even our spouse. We’ll take a humorous approach to the six basic difficult personality styles; why they do what they do, and most importantly - what you can do about it! You will learn how to stay empowered in the face of reactive, negative, and draining people. Discover how to move and motivate them in a more positive manner. 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. The Super Coupon Number this week is 764 when you shop at Super One. About Bruce Christopher: “Laugh ‘til you cry...Learn ‘til you change!” These are the only rules that apply at a Bruce Christopher presentation. What separates Psychologist-Humorist Bruce Christopher from the rest of the pack is his outrageously funny and dynamic delivery of today’s hot topics. He has captivated audiences internationally by giving them real and practical solutions for success without fluff and hype. Registration deadline is Thursday, January 8, 2015, at your Program. News Item: “Amy Klobuchar touts Able Act” “Helping People Live with Disabilities” Peter Barnett, from the IHFS/Lake program, had the opportunity to meet with Amy Klobuchar during a news conference at Udac in Duluth on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Following is the website to hear the interview: http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/Klobuchar Page 2 WEEKLY UPDATE: Volume 1, Issue 1 Positions Open Full Time Range DRCC-Aurora (an ICF/MR program serving 5 adults) is seeking a FULLTIME PROGRAM ASSISTANT ($11.40/hour + benefits). Hours are Sunday – Thursday, days and evenings. If interested, please contact Greg at 2293369 or [email protected] by Monday, January 19th. Full Time Duluth DRCC-Soft Hands (serving a wide variety of individuals living on their own in Duluth) is seeking a FULL-TIME PROGRAM ASSISTANT ($11.40/hour + benefits). The schedule is flexible but primarily Monday through Friday. To apply for this position, please contact Doug or Rex at 728-4621 by Thursday, January 15th. Part Time Duluth Insurance Eligible Part Time Duluth DRCC-Juniper (serving three men in Proctor) is seeking a PART-TIME INSURANCE ELIGIBLE PROGRAM ASSISTANT ($11.40/hr, 30 or more hours). Hours are Week #1: Wed. 2:30p-11p, overnight, Thurs. 6a-8a, Fri. 3p -7p, Sat. 10a-4p. Week #2: Wed. 2:30p-11p, overnight, Thurs. 6a-8a, 2:30p11p, overnight, Fri. 6a-8a, Sat. 10a-3p. If interested, please contact Bert or Scott at 624-3907. DRCC-Riverside (serving two men and two women in Morgan Park) is seeking someone to work fill-in shifts. 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-Triplex (serving 9 individuals in Gary-New Duluth) has the following shifts available: Week #1: Sunday 2p-9p, Friday 3p-8p, Saturday 8a-3p; Week #2: Friday 8a-1p. Please contact Rod or Jennifer at 626-2359 if interested. DRCC-Willow (serving 4 women in the Hermantown area) is seeking someone to work Awake Overnights. Hours are every other weekend – Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11p-9a. Contact Holly at 729-9019 or by email at [email protected]. Part Time Range DRCC-Aurora (serving 5 adults) is seeking someone for FILL-IN. Hours are “as needed”. Please contact Greg at 229-3369 or [email protected]. 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. Page 3 WEEKLY UPDATE: Friday Fest Event JOIN US - As we watch “WWE: Wrestlemania XXX” January 16, 2015 6:00 - 9:00pm Copper Top Church Refreshments sold for 50¢: Popcorn, Pop & Candy Please RSVP by Monday, January 12th, to: [email protected] January - Safety Theme- Tips for Cold Weather 1. Wear layers of lightweight clothing to stay warm. Gloves and a hat will help prevent losing your body heat. 2. Don’t forget your pets - bring them indoors. If they can’t come inside, make sure they have enough shelter to keep them warm and that they can get to unfrozen water. 3. Protect your pipes - run water, even at a trickle, to help prevent your pipes from freezing. Open the kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals out of the reach of children. Keep the garage doors closed if there are water lines in the garage. 4. Keep the thermostat at the same temperature day and night. Your heating bill may be a little higher, but you could avoid a more costly repair job if your pipes freeze and burst. 5. If you are using a space heater, place it on a level, hard surface and keep anything flammable at least three feet away - things such as paper, clothing, bedding, curtains or rugs. Cold Is A Relative Thing 65° Arizonans turn on the heat. People in Minnesota plant gardens. 60° Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in Minnesota sunbathe. 50° Italian & English cars won’t start. People in Minnesota drive with the windows down. 35° New York landlords finally turn up the heat. People in Minnesota have the last cookout before cold weather sets in. 10° below zero: Hollywood disintegrates. The Girl Scouts in Minnesota are selling cookies door to door. 20° below zero: Washington DC runs out of hot air. People in Minnesota let the dogs sleep indoors. 40° below zero: ALL atomic motion stops! People in Minnesota start saying… ”Cold enough for ya?” Volume 1, Issue 1