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May 2017 BHW receives housing grant Some Black Hills Works facilities will get much needed refurbishing thanks to a $91,000 grant from the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SD- HDA). Congratulations Judy Domalewski who wrote the grant shortly after coming to work as our new grant writer. And thank you to business office staff Georgett Steele, Amie Bach, Connie Hansen, and Laurie Todd, maintenance staff Doug Meiron and Debbie Heintz, and Vice President of Residential and Nursing Michelle Aman who all helped pull the information together quickly with only a month to work on the grant. And thank you to foundation staff for touring the facilities to document the need with photographs and staff interviews. Among the projects the grant makes possible: Sitka: New carpet in dining room and hall- ways, and new flooring in two bedrooms, wider hall- ways and kitchen doorway for wheelchair accessibility, and kitchen remodeling. Minnesota: New flooring in three bedrooms and make TV room into a sensory room. Parkview: Replace flooring in two bedrooms and in hallway. Allen: Renovate bathroom for Safe Step Walk- in Tubs and install a gazebo or a covered awning for outside sitting area. Quincy: Replace floor in one apartment. ITS #1: Add three street lights to the parking lot for staff safety. Hampton: Extend patio to make room for more people with large wheelchairs to gather and cre- ate a standing garden. The Black Hills Works grant was part of $2.6 million in funding for housing across the state ap- proved by the SDHDA’s Board of Commissioners. From using assistive technology to help a person live more independently, to improving health and wellness in a home, to finding a way to ensure proper documen- tation, nineteen frontline leaders showcased their skills at the Frontline Leader Gallery Walk on April 13. You can read about some of the specific presentations else- where in this newsletter. The gallery walk was one step in the creden- tial process frontline leaders are undergoing through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Those who attended had the chance to see frontline leaders in action, demonstrating the tips and ideas they use to provide supports and services. All 19 community support providers in the state are participating in the process which includes intense training on a variety of topics. By the time they are finished in October, Black Hills Works front- line leaders will have spent nearly a year in training. They attend two two-hour sessions per month on a variety of topics including direct support, leadership, team building and more. They are each responsible for developing projects on three of the 15 competencies required for being credentialed, for example advocacy, health and wellness, and relationships. They will then write reflective statements about each and be videoed doing a presentation about their project and these will Frontline leaders showcase skills Margaret Jones discusses using assistive technology in a group home during the Frontline Leader Gallery Walk on April 13. be submitted to NADSP. The first gallery walk provid- ed the opportunity for frontline leaders to have presen- tation one videoed. Two more are planned, with the next one scheduled for May 12. (Details back page.)

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May 2017

BHW receives housing grant Some Black Hills Works facilities will get much needed refurbishing thanks to a $91,000 grant from the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SD-HDA). Congratulations Judy Domalewski who wrote the grant shortly after coming to work as our new grant writer. And thank you to business office staff Georgett Steele, Amie Bach, Connie Hansen, and Laurie Todd, maintenance staff Doug Meiron and Debbie Heintz, and Vice President of Residential and Nursing Michelle Aman who all helped pull the information together quickly with only a month to work on the grant. And thank you to foundation staff for touring the facilities to document the need with photographs and staff interviews. Among the projects the grant makes possible: Sitka: New carpet in dining room and hall-ways, and new flooring in two bedrooms, wider hall-ways and kitchen doorway for wheelchair accessibility, and kitchen remodeling. Minnesota: New flooring in three bedrooms and make TV room into a sensory room. Parkview: Replace flooring in two bedrooms and in hallway. Allen: Renovate bathroom for Safe Step Walk-in Tubs and install a gazebo or a covered awning for outside sitting area. Quincy: Replace floor in one apartment. ITS #1: Add three street lights to the parking lot for staff safety. Hampton: Extend patio to make room for more people with large wheelchairs to gather and cre-ate a standing garden. The Black Hills Works grant was part of $2.6 million in funding for housing across the state ap-proved by the SDHDA’s Board of Commissioners.

From using assistive technology to help a person live more independently, to improving health and wellness in a home, to finding a way to ensure proper documen-tation, nineteen frontline leaders showcased their skills at the Frontline Leader Gallery Walk on April 13. You can read about some of the specific presentations else-where in this newsletter. The gallery walk was one step in the creden-tial process frontline leaders are undergoing through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Those who attended had the chance to see frontline leaders in action, demonstrating the tips and ideas they use to provide supports and services. All 19 community support providers in the state are participating in the process which includes intense training on a variety of topics. By the time they are finished in October, Black Hills Works front-line leaders will have spent nearly a year in training. They attend two two-hour sessions per month on a variety of topics including direct support, leadership, team building and more. They are each responsible for developing projects on three of the 15 competencies required for being credentialed, for example advocacy, health and wellness, and relationships. They will then write reflective statements about each and be videoed doing a presentation about their project and these will

Frontline leaders showcase skills

Margaret Jones discusses using assistive technology in a group home during the Frontline Leader Gallery Walk on April 13.

be submitted to NADSP. The first gallery walk provid-ed the opportunity for frontline leaders to have presen-tation one videoed. Two more are planned, with the next one scheduled for May 12. (Details back page.)

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What’s your why? We are working to create a culture for those who want to find purpose in their work. This feature gives em-ployees an opportunity to explain what they find fulfill-ing in their jobs. This month, we hear from Ian Kellar, the individual support coordinator for St Cloud and Wisconsin Apartments.

Ian says, “That is a complicated question that probably gets you some complicated answers. The short answer is that I really care about the people that I support. I want them to live full and happy lives. I want them to have a voice and I want to make sure it is heard. I want to share in their success. I want to look at their accomplishments and be able to say that I had a small part in them. It’s not so different from the feeling I get when I see my son do something that I’ve taught him. It feels good to work here. That is why I stay here. If you would like to share your “why” email it to [email protected].

Ian Kellar helps Brandon Schlaht shave.

90 units donated during blood drive!Thank you to everyone who stepped up to donate blood and special thanks to Joe Burmeister for coordi-nating our spring blood drive on April 14. We honored 103 of 106 appointments that we were given. Of those 103 appointments, 99 were able to make a donation and we collected ninety units of blood for our commu-nity. Black Hills Works employees are AWESOME!

Bridget Militello was one of 103 people who showed up to donate at the Black Hills Works Spring Blood Drive. Thank you all!

Carla Streeter helps Gary Hettich prepare tater tot casserole.

Supper time!

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Power of B winners Congratulations to Power of B winners: Judy Domalewski, Andrea Serna and Georgett Steele are all being honored for their role in Black Hills Works receiving South Dakota Housing Development Authority grant. Darrell Slone was nominated for stepping up to assist with a behavior issue while behavior support staff was handling other issues. Becky Trainer-Carlson, Erin Aukes and Theresa Kios are being honored for their quick and professional response to a medical situation. Amy Jobgen is being recognized for putting together another successful Easter Egg Hunt. Carmel Eleya is being recognized for being a great motivator and team player. Danielle Clyde is being honored for going above and beyond on all the “Bs.” Bull Hill and Bob Smith are being recognized for stepping up to get the Special Olympics bus moving when it had mechanical problems. Pam Junek and Michelle Kline were nominated for their efforts with the Special Olympics cheer squad. Amie Bach and Joan Fierro were nominated for their marathon efforts in Therap training. Amie was also nominated, along with Kathleen McGee and Judy Condon for their hard work and professionalism on the recent Social Security review. Tammy Murner was honored for supporting Allen during recent staff shortages. Tara Blasius was nominated for extra efforts in supporting staff after the death of a person served. Julie Haataia and Steven Conlon are being recognized for filling in when Indiana was short staffed. MaryAnn Blanchard was nominated for making some amazing Polar Plunge signs and also for the individualized care she provides to an individual

Jackie Schofield, Cristy Kienzle, Chardinai Duvall and Cindy Rooney show off the ribbons they won at the area aquatics meet held in Spearfish on April 28.

Winners!

who has autism. Shelby Wentz is being recognized for her extra efforts to acquire custom shoes for an individual. Kelly Hotevec is being honored for catching on quickly to her new job and then taking on extra assignments. Todd Wicks was nominated for assisting to get support staff access at Allen when their frontline leader was away. Jeannette Johnson, Lawanda Sanders, Bob Graham, Nicole Roberts, Jameson McClain, Deb Gipson, Paula Pederson, Carie McBride, Dianne Hartson, Shelly Blank, Chantil Wilkerson, Hallee Wolfensbery, Kate Saknikent, Rhonda Richmond, Frances Mackey, Debbie Heinz, Amy Butts, Toni Ramsey, Brittany Falk, Kayla Nightwine, Dina Montero, Lorrie Martin, Amanda Todd, Tori Eddington, Coral Braun, and Martha Riebe are all being recognized for filling in during the staff crisis at Allen and Black Gap. To nominate someone, find the nomination form elsewhere in this newsletter or on Lotus Notes. Click on Agency Main; click on Staff (left-hand green buttons); then click on Staff Forms which is located in the center panel on the right side. Choose Rapid City, then page down to Power of B Recognition Award, launch the document and print. Send your nominations to Alexi Kieffer at RSC. Winners receive $50 and their story appears in The Workplace. Please give specific examples of how your nominee demonstrates the POWER of B.

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It is fun to exercise!

Natalie Olson (left) says Erin Royer (right) doesn’t like to leave the house, but Hampton staff have found she likes to go to the gym and ride the bike while her friend Mary is nearby lifting weights. Meanwhile, Mary likes using weights when she can see herself in the mirror.

Congratulations Jeffrey Schorr who started his new job at the Haines Avenue Taco John’s on April 13. Jeff is responsible for keeping the dining room look-ing presentable while providing the customers with a welcoming smile and greeting. He clears trays, stocks the condiment bar, cleans rest rooms, and helps keep the grounds clean. Employment Specialist Amanda Harvey says Jeffrey loves his job and the feeling is reciprocated by his coworkers. “He has an amazing support team at Taco John’s. His boss, Dawn, is very impressed with his work ethic and is happy to have him on the team!”

New job for Jeffrey Schorr

Jeffrey Schorr gives thumbs up for his new job at Taco Johns on Haines Avenue.

Three chosen for leadership teamCongratulations Kandie Ronfeldt, Cindy Roan Eagle and Heather Kickery who have been chosen for the new leadership team of South Dakota Advocates for Change.

Jill Fisher accompanied Dorothy Cut Grass (left) and Barb Brings Plenty, to the Humane Society on April 4 for some “cat cuddling.”

Cuddling at the Humane Society

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Erin Spanton and Robert Mason working together on a model car project at the Minnesota house.

Model behavior at Minnesota

Workout with Abbi Becky Trainer-Carlson and Abbi Wells presented Abbi’s story at the Frontline Leader Gallery Walk on April 13. Abbi’s dream is to lead a more independent lifestyle without having to rely on staff. But Abbi has limited mobility and flexibility issues. That means she needs assistance with transfers and repositioning. Staff assist her with physical therapy exer-cises daily, but some of these are difficult. Becky says that as Abbi continued working hard to complete these, she found herself not enjoying them. “Abbi started to struggle with depression and slowly put up a wall when communicating to staff her wants and needs. Staff saw a increase in weight gain and loss of muscle mass which began to take a toll on her inde-pendence.” Knowing Abbi’s love of a fun competition, Sitka staff challenged Abbi to a PT competition of her design. Abbi came back to staff with a deal: “Ill do my PT but in return I get to pick a exercise you have to do for every PT exercise I do.” Not only did this make the exercises more fun, Abbi also discovered how others wanted to share in her success. She began inviting others to join her workouts and started to see herself as a role model. And Abbi has gained more independence. She is now able to stand and transfer slowly with her parents when she is needing to use the rest room or move in or out of a chair. Abbi also can tilt herself in her chair and do any repositioning without any staff support now. She is also able to use her iPad for entertainment and as a way to communicate with her family through email. Abbi’s friends have also seen progress. Kelli Blosmo is now able to put on her own coat with mi-nor staff support. Congratulations Abbi, Becky and Sitka staff!

Abbi and her friend Kelli play a tug of war to stretch out their arms and build up arm strength.

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Stacie Grablander loves helping in the kitchen at Edwards C.

Need tires?Tri-State Tire wholesale, 1036 Cambell Street, offers discounts to Black Hills Works employees. Ask them about it when you’re shopping for tires.

The 9th annual Easter Egg Hunt wasEgg-cellent! Thank you to Becky Jandahl, Linda Thomas, BJ Strand, Judy Condon, Marie Keller, Dallas Caylor, Angie Butts, Robin DeBoer, Diane Flahaven-Neu for helping fill 2,338 Easter eggs for the 106 kids that were signed up to attend the Black Hills Works Easter Egg Hunt. And thank you Brad Saathoff for helping with the set up and hiding of Easter Eggs. Like all superheroes, he gracefully disappeared and a few min-utes later the Easter Bunny reappeared. The question is always asked, “Why do we never see Brad and the Easter Bunny in the same location?” Hmmmm. Thank you all! Until next year . . .Amy Jobgen

Emma and Grady Jobgen pose with the Easter Bunny during the Easter egg hunt held at Black Hills Works.

Thanks Gene!

A party was held April 27 to celebrate with Gene Mason on his retirement. Gene has been with Black Hills Works for 15 years. Pictured are Withney Williams, Gene and Audrey Nordine.

Happy to help

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We love your photos!Foundation FocusThank you to everyone who sends me photos for use in our newsletters and on social media. We appreciate it so much. Your photos help us show the world the good work you do and the interests and abilities of the people you support. Remember when you send photos, include the following:

1) The names of all the people in the photos. We need this for the caption, but also in order to check each person’s photo release to determine if we have permis-sion to use their photo. 2) A brief description of what is happening in the photo.3) When the photo was taken. Thank you again! Keep them coming. Dorothy Rosby

Neither snow nor rain . . .

EchoWorks employees Blaze Johnson, Kenny Kirkpatrick and Joey Gilbert didn’t let a little rain stop them from collecting electronics during the collection event held in April.

At the Frontline Leader Gallery Walk on April 13, Jackie Smith’s presentation was about the trip she accompanied Jenny Oxton and Kim Flowers on Florida February 20-27. Jenny had lived in Florida for 17 years. She invited Kim and asked Jackie to support them on their trip to visit Disney World and stay in her parent’s time share. Jackie said Jenny was able to help navigate. “It was a cool experience to see her in her element. She’s at home there.”

Disney adventure

Jenny Oxton and Kim Flowers meet Tinker Bell during their recent trip to Disney World.

Polar Plunge raises more than $115,000A record 454 people took the plunge in the 2017 Polar Plunge on April 1, and 130 of them were representing the Storm, the team from Black Hills Works. Storm plungers raised nearly $20,000 for Special Olym-pics and the total raised from the event overall was a whopping $115,299. Joe Burmeister says the Storm can expect to receive around $38,049. Thanks to all the jumpers and the pledgers. You are amazing!

Angie Butts was named Polar Plunge Contributor of the year at this year’s event held April 1.

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The Wellness Works Education Series

iRest Education and Practice

The Wellness Committee Brings to You:Donna Savage, IRI Certified iRest® Teacher

June 7 at 4:00 p.m. *Doors Will Be Closed and

no Interruptions after 4:10 PM

Congratulations to Heather Kickery who gradu-ated from Partners in Policymaking April 20. Marissa Salmon and Barb Larsen took a group of past Partners graduates to Sioux Fall for the graduation and con-tinuing education. Along with Heather, Cindy Roan Eagle, Kandie Ronfeld, Keven Moulton and Nancy Weiss attended. Meanwhile Heather Pickering and Kam-eron Nelson accompanied 14 members of the cast of Able: the Disabiality Chronicles to the event. They performed portions of Able during the opening night banquet. On Saturday, Heather and Kameron also pre-sented a class on self-expression for those attending the event. Heather says cast members did some touring along the way, visiting the falls in Sioux Falls and stopping in Chamberlain to see the statue, Dignity. This was especially interesting to cast member and poet JJ Janis who has not the opportunity to travel in many years. He said of the statue, ”She makes you stop and think. If you don’t stop and think you didn’t have it in you in the first place. It is like she is telling the other spirits to calm down...my goodness...she is majestic! You can see both her inner and outer beauty when you are in her presence.”

Advocates travel to Partners event

Heather Kickery celebrates her graduation from Partners in Policymaking.

What is iRest?iRest Yoga Nidra has been developed over the past twenty-six years by Richard Miller, PhD, a clinical psychologist, author, researcher and yogic scholar, and is uniquely suitable for a Western audience. Extensive research has shown that iRest effectively supports the healing process across a broad range of populations. Currently, there are iRest programs in military hospi-tals across the U.S., as well as in correctional facilities, hospices, clinics, schools, and organizations supporting personal growth and well-being. In June of 2010, iRest was endorsed by the US Army Surgeon General and Defense Centers of Excellence as a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Individuals using iRest report:•Decreased stress, anxiety, fear and depression•Decreased insomnia and sleep disturbances•Decreased perception of pain•Improved interpersonal relations•Increased energy levels•Increased sense of control in their lives•More confidence and joy in their lives•Greater sense of peace and well-being

If you are interested in attending the iRest session, please review and enroll under the agency training calendar. If you have questions contact Val-lene Morris or Audrey Nordine.

Shopping downtownSuzie Cappa is now able to accept the Downtown Gift Card. For more information on the card and a list of the other participating business, visit https://downtownrapidcity.com/shop/gift-card/downtown-rapid-city-gift-card.

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Welcome new employeesAubrey Dickerson OPCBrian Essex OPCKerica Santee OPCVeronica Madden CH-CentennialMiranda Howie BHWIJessy Larus Quincy Crystal Deurloo IndianaJessica Onken CH-AllenLanna Backen IndianaGabrielle Mitchell MinnesotaZachary Venable HamptonSkylar Smith CH-WisconsinDarren Demaranville BHWIElise Cumiford LaCrosseDuane Jahn BHWILissa Pendleton FirLonny Toman John’sBrady Vinson ChoicesClayton Dos Reis Career PathwaysJacey Fischer Fir

Lowering med errorsDestiny Christensen presented at the Frontline Leader Gallery Walk on April 13 on how staff at Min-nesota Group Home have put an end to med errors by working to improve the med pass environment. Destiny says, staff at the Minnesota Group Home were having errors due to mistakes that could have easily been prevented. After some research into why the errors were happening, Minnesota staff implement five steps: 1) Doing buddy checks so that a second set of eyes could helps ensure that all medications have been administered. 2) Sending emails to notify staff of changes with meds.3) Posting signs around the home as reminders and changing the signs periodically so that they are likely to be noticed. 4) Taking the necessary time to pass meds. If there isn’t adequate time, call nursing for help. 5) Preventing distractions. a. Distract other people supported to keep them away from the medicine distribution process. b. Put a stop sign on med cart so that visitors and others do not distract the staff distribution medi-cations. c. Going in the person’s room to dispense medications and closing the door. Destiny says the result has been no med errors since March 10.

Have the Works at home!The Works newsletter is published quarterly for friends and family of Black Hills Works. If you would like to receive it at your home, contact Dorothy Rosby 605-718-6205. You can also see it on our website, www.blackhillsworks.org under the “who we are” tab.

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News for families of people supported Special Olympics scheduleState Track & Field will be held in Spearfish on May 18-20.

Softball practice begins in June. More details coming.

For information on these and other Special Olympic activities, contact Amy Jobgen at 718-6280 or Joe Burmeister at 718-8341 or 593-2481.

Find out what’s happening at BHWThere are two calendars available on the Black Hills Works website. To access both, go to blackhillsworks.org. At the top of the home page, you can click on Community Events Calendar for those events that the public is invited to. To see internal events that are especially for people supported and employees, go to the Services & Care menu and choose activities calendar.

Help us save the jobs of people with dis-abilities Dear Family Member, JOBS ARE ON THE LINE! The Federal Rehabilita-tion Services Administration has been changing the definitions of work under the Workforce innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) guidelines and other federal policies. We support the Act’s drive to create more opportunities for integrated and competitive wage employment; however, we believe that without clearer interpretations of the definitions, many op-tions will be eliminated for those who aren’t ready for competitive employment or desire better hours and wages that are currently provided to workers with disabilities by AbilityOne contracts at Ellsworth Air Force Base and the Rapid City federal building. Without your voice being heard, employment opportunities at Black Hills Works Industries, Abili-tyOne federal contracts and on community enclave crews will be eliminated or very time limited. The time to act is now! We will host a town hall to provide infor-mation on the changes being driven by federal and state policy, the clarifications required to save the jobs of many people with disabilities, and how to reach the decision makers on behalf of yourself, your family member, or those you advocate for. The town hall is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 5:00 PM at Black Hills Works Industries located at 1636 Concourse Court. We hope you will join us in our work to create an educational forum so you can provide the direction for what the Federal Government, the state of South Dakota, and Black Hills Works and BH Services sup-ports for work options. Together, we need to affirm the current direction of employment options or pro-vide alternatives based on what is best for those we support. Changes are happening now and more will happen in 2018. Now is the time to let your voice be heard.Sincerely,

Brad SaathoffCEO, Black Hills Works/BH Services

Thinking of spring at Hampton

Bonnie Barnhart, Jaycee Reber, Sheena Keogh and Hubert Zimmerman paint flower pots.

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Employment anniversariesMarlene Baker 16 yearsDanette Schille 18 yearsBecky Jandahl 25 yearsBill Clucas 43 yearsKelly Delker 15 yearsDiane Flahaven-Neu 23 yearsErin Neal 17 yearsMariah Handley 6 yearsJuliann Findell 2 years Donna Tatum 26 yearsLynn Vallette 12 yearsJenna Gortmaker 11 yearsRichard Kellermann 11 yearsSofia Behrhorst 4 yearsPaula Kruse 10 yearsShauna Salley 10 yearsCrystal Farley 10 yearsLorrie Bowar 8 yearsJessica Weinhaus 2 yearsVallene Morris 7 yearsMallory Buxton 6 yearsShelby Wentz 6 yearsSarah Holz 5 yearsAngela Butts 5 yearsJames Geibel 4 yearsVictoria Hopperdietzel 4 yearsJustin Huwe 4 yearsElaina Potts 4 yearsCalvin Gallimore 4 yearsChristopher Redden 3 yearsTyler Deyoe 3 yearsJoshua Rundell 1 yearWhitney Williams 2 yearsBethany Larson 2 yearsAudrey Nordine 2 yearsNatalie Dekay 2 yearsMichael Hacker 2 yearsBenjamin Watson 2 yearsJoAnne Pryor 1 yearToaloa Levaula 1 yearBryce Mann 1 yearVictoria Hagg 1 yearTyler Aukes 1 yearMiranda Ebach 1 yearDelores Anderson 1 yearTori Nielsen 1 yearDarryl Alexander 1 yearJames Hoeft 1 yearJasmyn Old Lodge 1 year

Lindsey Sears 1 yearAutumn Larsen 1 year Erin Spanton 1 yearLinde Miller 1 yearLillie Eisenbraun 1 yearBeverly McReynolds 4 yearsSusan Roundtree 4 years

Individual Support Coordinator Veronica Carda says DJ Davis spent many hours of his childhood at the newspaper where his grandfather was a publisher. He also subscribes to the Rapid City Journal, so when he inquired about touring the Journal plant to see how the paper is made, a tour was arranged. She says DJ loved it.

Touring the Journal

DJ Davis poses in front of the paper used to print the newspaper during a recent tour of the Rapid City Journal.

National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6-12. Thank you to all Black Hills Works health care staff for all you do to maintain the health of those we support!

Thank you Nurses!

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Finders Keepers Employee Recruitment

Starting June 1, 2013 employees making referrals that are hired will receive the following:

Initially 6 months Total

1st referral $200 $100 $300

2nd referral $200 $200 $400

3rd referral $200 $300 $500

4th referral Same as 3rd from here on out.

The employee will receive this extra pay on their paycheck, and it will be subject to taxes and their 403b contribution.

Applicant must list your name in the "Referred by" blank of the application.

If two referring employees are listed, the bonus is split.

Program reviewed annually.

Referral Program open to all employees. Supervisors are eligible excluding people they hire.

Former employees - at least 6 months since they left before a referring employee is eligible.

At our winter party, employed staff who have referred employees that have been with us for at least 6 months will be eligible for a drawing of $100. There will be six $100 winners. Your name will go into the hat for each qualified referral. Both employee & referral must still be employed at the time of the annual drawing. Taxes & 403b will be taken out on paycheck following the drawing.

Business cards for the purpose of recruitment are available through the Vice President of Hu-man Resources. Email Gayle at [email protected] or call extension 210.

Qualified Applicants Wanted Rev 6/4/13

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Ashley Spear 2Nathan Birnbaum 3Leah James 3Georgett Steele 4Megan Wendlick 4Shaina Bailey-Meier 7Darrell Slone 8Merissa Hall 9Martha Riebe 9Mary Denett 9Laura Gibson 10Lovey Goergen 11Tammy Murner 11Thomas Twiss 13Gayle Steiger 15Heidi Clark 15Franklin Shade 15Brenda Bertrand 17Amanda Todd 17Samantha Heenan 17Charlea Brumbaugh 17Michael Steele 17Jolene Hopperdietzel 19Tina Railsback 19Elise Cumiford 20Moffat Shaba 20Doug Meiron 21Scott Durand 21Tori Eddington 21Rodney Mason 22Molly Bloemendaal 22Jenny Johnston 22Bill Anderson 23Alexi Kieffer 23Shelly Blank 24Paula Kruse 24Candace Wurdeman 24Marlene Baker 25Christopher Redden 25Oxana Yakubik 25

Mallory Darling 26Ryan Steele 26Emily Weber 26Tammy Jaques 27Caleb Dickerson 27Tari Jo Pankowski 27Tyler Broghammer 27Andria Snyder 28Madeline Bloemendaal 28Tori Nielsen 28Benjamin Watson 29Taylor Neugebauer 29Janis Frank 31Annie Brinson 31Tammy Still 31

Join the Fitbit competitionIf you own a Fitbit and you would like to participate in the Fitbit challenges, you can join in any time. If you need just a bit more motivation in staying active and healthy, this may be just what you need. If you’re interested, email [email protected] and send her a friend’s request. To participate, you must own a Fitbit device and you must have the Fitbit app downloaded on your phone or tablet to accept the challenges.

Chantil Wilkerson and Kelli Blosmo enjoy the beautiful weather drawing with sidewalk chalk.

Chalk it up to spring

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“B” Recognition Award

Name of the staff person you’d like to recognize: Title of the person you are recognizing: Department of area they work in: What you’d like to recognize them for: Check the “B” that applies with the example of the “B” they demonstrated. Please be specific.

For Being Respectful of Others

For Being Accountable

For Being Your Best (Their Best)

For Being Supportive

Reason for the nomination: Your name and title: Your department or area: Please send this form to Alexi Kieffer at RSC. Your nominee could be selected to receive the $50 prize and be featured in The Workplace. Feel free to make copies of this form for additional people you’d like to recognize.

9-25-08 Rev 9-6-16

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* Gallery Walk

Frontline Leaders—Leaders in our Residential Homes are presenting the second of three competencies and will be showcasing skills they have acquired as newly appointed Frontline Leaders. You are invited to come share in a stroll through the training room and see our leaders in action demonstrating tips and ideas in ways to provide supports and services.

Friday, May 12, 2017 10:00 am—11:30 am First group 1:00 pm—2:30 pm Second group

Black Hills Works Training Room 3650 Range Road, Rapid City, SD 57702

Come, listen and share part of your day with us as Frontline Leaders continue in their process of getting credentialed!

Frontline Leader