Dove Pointe Agency Report By Zach Adkins Mission
Dove Pointe Agency Report By: Zach Adkins
Mission �Dove Pointe’s Mission is to be a point of connection between people and services that meet their desired outcomes, interests and needs. �Since 1968, Dove Pointe has provided high quality services to meet those objectives.
Demographics � Our • • • clients have disabilities ranging from: Autism Spectrum Cerebral Palsy Mental Retardation Mental Illness Traumatic Brain Injury Rare Developmental Disabilities � City of Salisbury Median Household Income: $37, 000 yearly • 28% of people in Salisbury live in poverty
Policies and Procedures �Active Treatment �Absenteeism �Staffing Policies • Only 5 “Floating staff” or Part-Time Status �Work Placement �Safety Procedures
Organizational Structure CEO Chief Financial Officer Program Director Day Program Director Mentoring Coordinator Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist Residential Director Residential Scheduling Coordinator Quality Assurance Director Lead Residential Coordinator HR Director
Governance and Funding Sources �We are governed by COMAR • Code of Maryland Regulations �We are funded by the DDA of Maryland �There are several different types of funding: • Day Habilitation • Supported Employment • Residential • Family Support Services • CSLA • Adult Medical Day Care • Individual Support • Transitioning Youth Services
Relationships with Other Agencies �Our services are integrated with services of other agencies • Individuals from other agencies come to our day program • Individuals from other agencies participate in my CSLA program
Strengths Competent Administrative Staff Popular in Community Trends Lack of Staff Involvement Lack of Active Treatment Rapid Organizational Growth Challenges Motivating Direct Support Staff
Intern’s Role �e. Learning Modules �Streamlining �Better Training Process Trained Staff = Better Service Provided
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