What better way to celebrate the holiday than with some of the kindest, most caring people in this community? The Prattville Civitan group was so generous to bring a pizza lunch to the Smith Center, gifts and some big guy in a red suit!?

Thank you Civitans, Lt. Ray Wagner and Lt. Skip Tallmage for your continued support of those we serve! Merry Christmas!

The AWE/ Arc Board of Directors put on their 7th annual Smith Center Bass Classic this past weekend!  A change in venue didn't stop a few long-time supporters of the Smith Center from coming out and fishing at Lake Martin the late September heat!

I want to thank all of those on the Programs Committee who helped make this tournament a success. All of your hard work leading up to, and throughout the tournament is so appreciated! Thanks to the business owners who sponsored the tournament and believe in what we do! A special thanks to Mike & Crystal Oglesbee with OGS Tournaments for such a well-run tournament. We truly appreciate your support!   www.ogstournaments.com

Here are the top three boats!

This young lady never ceases to amaze me! We have been blessed to have her on our staff for the past few years. She is destined to do great things wherever she goes.  We want to thank her for all she does! She is such a great advocate for people of ALL ABILITIES! 

These guys look forward to attending Camp ASCCA every year! Check out how much fun they had last week! I have to say, I'm a little jealous that I still haven't experienced a zipline and this is a typical day at camp for these folks.    Go Mindy go!

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education- Bachelor’s degree in human service or special education related field; minimum of one year experience in direct service with people with intellectual disabilities; first Aid and CPR certified, CPI certified; able to lift 20 lbs.; must be physically active; able to work from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday daily with a 12-month instructional year; able to work with minimal supervision; able to attend some evening meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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1. Establish rapport and working relationship with assigned individuals;
2. Observe assigned individuals, review data and progress; revise programs based on individual need and performance;
3. Ensure that assigned individuals have up-to-date ISP’s;
4. Write and ensure implementation of behavior support plans, as needed;
5. Review monthly progress notes for assigned individuals for accuracy and submit to case management;
6. Schedule/conduct necessary pre-planning meetings and ISP meetings for assigned individuals;
7. Maintain proper documentation on all assigned individuals;
8. Communicate with families and case management on behalf of assigned individuals;
9. Perform staff training under the direction of the Program Manager;
10. Attend IDT meetings as needed;
11. Work with Quality Assurance as needed;
12. Know and follow AWE/Arc Policies and Procedures;
13. Closely monitor clients for such adverse signs as neglect, abuse, drugs, depression, and abnormal behaviors (especially violent and/or inappropriate interaction with other clients and staff);
14. Others duties as assigned.
If interested, please send your resume to our Executive Director at jess.butrica@awearc.org.

Savannah has been working at Home2 Suites for just a few months now, but she has already impressed her co-workers and supervisors! Congrats on getting EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH! We are so proud of you, girl!

We couldn't be more proud! You deserve this celebration!

Savannah and her Supervisor, Crystal.  Thank you for making today special!