Independent Living Services, a private nonprofit organization located in Conway, has an opening for a Full-Time Speech Therapist.

This person will be an integral part of a therapeutic team working in a day habilitation setting where our focus is on assisting and supporting adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live as independently as possible.

Independent Living Services offers a competitive salary, health and life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Click here for the printable version of this job announcement.

Send resume to:

kathy@indliving.org

or

Kathy Weatherl
P.O. Box 1070
Conway, AR  72033

The Sunshine Optimist Club, a civic organization for individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and Profiles Enrichment Center, are holding a Back to School Supply Drive for the Special Education Students at Conway High School. The drive will be held from August 1 – August 12, 2011.

If you would like to donate school supplies please drop them off at either Profiles Enrichment Center 1105 Deer Street Suite #9 or ILS Admin Offices at 1615 Independence between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.

For more information please contact Chris Smith or Kathy Weatherl at (501) 327-5883.

Download: School Supply Flyer

Thank you in advance for your support!

Individuals at Profiles Enrichment Center are enjoying a Summertime Lemonade Social today. Lots of fresh lemonade to drink, lemon cookies to eat, games, face painting and a puppet show put on by the individuals who attend Profiles. What a GREAT way to relax on a hot summer day!

The annual Father and Son Breakfast will be held Friday, June 17 at 9:00am at Profiles Enrichment Center in Conway.

All men are encouraged to attend.

Menu

• Grilled pork chops
• biscuits
• bacon
• eggs
• pastries
• coffee
• juice

Profiles is preparing for our Easter Event with St. Joe’s School tomorrow!

Thirty one (31) surveys were sent to family/guardians and twenty seven (27) surveys were returned, which gave us a 87% return rate compared to last year’s return rate of 100%.

The questions on the survey remained the same as last year, however, the rating system changed this year.   In 2009 the system was rankings of 1-3 and in 2011 the rankings were 1-5.   This may account for some of the changes in the satisfaction level of the individuals served.

On the question of do you feel like you can talk to your case manager or staff the ranking went up from 80% Very Satisfied in 2009 to 44% very satisfied in 2010.

The satisfaction level with services they are receiving went down from 80% very satisfied in 2009 to 44% very satisfied in 2010.

Individuals who felt staff listened to them went from 93% very satisfied in 2009 to 30% very satisfied in 2010.

Individuals satisfied with quality of services went from 70% very satisfied in 2009 to 41% very satisfied in 2010.

Individuals who felt their home was comfortable and met their needs went from 96% very satisfied in 2009 to 41% very satisfied in 2010.

Due to the change in numbering system it is difficult to determine if satisfaction with services truly changed.   Next year the number system will be set to one level and will remain the same from here on so that each year’s results can be compared to track for changes in satisfaction levels.

Satisfaction questions that are asked of individuals throughout the year on quarterly reports, home visits, etc indicate that the individuals are overall very satisfied with their services.