Community Resources

Hummingburd studio is hosting in-person sessions on Tuesdays starting April, 2nd!

Sessions times are: 10-11:30. 12:30-2 & 3-4:30
Registration is required to attend.

Join us! We'd' love to make art with you.

During the holidays, we want to shine a spotlight on some members of our incredible Red Cross community. Learning and serving her community is Cecilia Coleman's motivation behind supporting the Red Cross.❤️ We thank you for being a part of our lifesaving mission, Cecilia!

Congratulation Kone on your achievement of DSP-1! Kone has been with Community Resources since July 2020. In May of 2022, he joined the second group to go through the National Direct Support Professional E-Badge Academy. He has completed the DSP-1 Badge. The DSP-1 badge involves bringing to the table his experience and applying his experience through the lens of the Code of Ethics and areas of focus that include 15 different E-Badges.

Here’s What Kone had to say about what achieving DSP-1 means to him:
I think NADSP E-badge Academy is helpful very much with who works at Health care department and who support people with disability. The lesson gives you a lot of more detail about when, how, which what to do during you support people. how we make them safe, healthy, and happy. they will give you examples that you can use with your job every day. I think if you enjoy with what you are doing and always thinking positive way you will be successful in it.

Congratulations Harlee!

Harlee has been with Community Resources since February 2020. In January of this year, she joined the first group to go through the National Direct Support Professional E-Badge Academy. She has completed the DSP-1 Badge. The DSP-1 badge involves bringing to the table her experience and applying her experience through the lens of the Code of Ethics and areas of focus that include 15 different E-Badges.

Here’s What Harlee had to say about what achieving DSP-1 means to her: Achieving DSP-1 means embracing the spirit of change to use the resources available to me to do my part in making Community Resources a better community for people with disabilities to be supported in and for their paid staff to work in. – Harlee

It’s Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week and we are celebrating YOU!! Thank you for being part of our community! This week we will be delivering appreciation gift bags to all 🧡. Stay hydrated with your Community Resources water bottle and don’t forget to drop a pic in the comments if you decorate with stickers.

March is American Red Cross Month❤️

I support, teach and train in lifesaving skills with American Red Cross because I love learning and being in a learning environment.

I work for a small company dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities and teaching American Red Cross courses has a direct impact. I love serving my community in this way!!

Zen of Tom by Dave Hingsburger

"It isn’t easy to ask for help for a reason, you are placing yourself,
and your needs, and your weaknesses into the hands of
another. The superpower that I don’t have is being able to look
into the heart of another; if I did have this ability, I would be able
to trust without also having to have faith in another. Again, no
words were spoken, but Tom’s ability to make me feel
comfortable and safe were remarkable. I think of the people we serve. Do they feel comfortable with our support? Do they feel
safe in our presence? How do we communicate our heart through the use of our hands? Our voices? Our approach to their needs? Are we so used to providing support that we no longer know what it means? Have we become numb to the dynamic of power that is
implicit in our being the ‘helper,’ and they being the ‘helpee?’ Perhaps, since you are reading this, you can also take the time to figure out how you make people feel welcome and comfortable while you meet their needs? Maybe you can ask yourself if, in your
interactions, people feel safe with you."
https://vitacls.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sss-vol-10-issue-12-ENGLISH.pdf

Time for Gratitude - NADSP Time for Gratitude by Nicole Dama | Nov 24, 2021 | News The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time for reflection, connection, and especially appreciation. It’s no different for all of us here at The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), and we certainly have a lot in our wo...

Come join us today for our walk-in interviews! We will be at 208 West Bay Dr NW Olympia, WA 98502 until 4:00 pm.

Hello! I want to remind everyone that we are hosting our Walk-in Hiring Event next week, 11/05-11/06, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Please share with your family and friends!

Please join us for our in-person Hiring Event on 11/05 & 11/06! You can apply sooner by emailing Amy, [email protected] your Resume.

Hope to see and hear from you soon!😊

Community Resources | Supporting Adults with Disabilities Helping People Live their Best Lives We offer people with varying support needs the opportunity to live fulfilling lives in the community Learn About Us Relationships are based on four principles; respect, understanding, acceptance, and appreciation.– Mahatma Gandhi Community Resources is located ...

September 12-18th is DSP Appreciation Week! We value and appreciate all our Direct Support Professionals! Each day this week, we will highlight four Direct Support Professionals whose co-worker has given them an honorable mention.

Va Phillips “Va helps so many people we support through these unexpected times.” “She is such a giver, always willing to help. Va has helped so many people in our community when she first started, the person she supported went on many adventures from the get-go! This person does not usually warm up that quickly to new people in her life, it speaks to the support Va provides and her character.”

Jaedyn Young “He is not only great at supporting the gentlemen, but he also goes above and beyond for them and his team.”

Brian Sutley “For his commitment to supporting our community. Working up to 7 days a week, and doubles if needed. He has maintained a positive outlook and has continued with his documentation duties.”

Krystle Perez “She is great at her job and is always thinking a few steps ahead. She is the anchor of our team.” “She is picking up a lot of open shifts, training new staff, goes above and beyond.”

September 12-18th is DSP Appreciation Week! We value and appreciate all our Direct Support Professionals! Each day this week, we will highlight four Direct Support Professionals whose co-worker has given them an honorable mention.

Renee Muxen “She has really been there for the people she supports”

Christa Schleicher “Christa has worked so much in the last year and half. She has taken open shifts so that the people they support can go out for drives! She is always on top of things to ensure the guys are getting support they need”

James Millard “James has been working 7 days a week for a tremendous amount of time. This man truly deserves a break and recognition.”

Alani Payne “Time and again, has pulled extra shift after shift to see to it that the person she supports does not go without.”

September 12-18th is DSP Appreciation Week! We value and appreciate all our Direct Support Professionals! Each day this week, we will highlight four Direct Support Professionals whose co-worker has given them an honorable mention.

Claudia Yang “Superhuman abilities to juggle the fill-in financial responsibilities while also supporting her team and the people they support” “Claudia is ACES! She listens, easy to collaborate with, she turns her project work into artwork, I think she deeply cares for our community, her team members, and the people we support.

Michelle O’Daniel “Always learning, seeks out those she knows who can help her gain the knowledge she needs/want.” “She was willing, ready and gung-ho to train to help another team, while still filling her position.”

Evelyn Sims “As a new employee, she has shown a lot of initiative and compassion for the person she supports”

Taylor Southerland “It is always so inspiring how important it is to Taylor to help the person she supports with her yoga stretches and going on walks, and the way she writes in daily observations is so dang refreshing.”

September 12-18th is DSP Appreciation Week! We value and appreciate all our Direct Support Professionals! Each day this week, we will highlight four Direct Support Professionals whose co-worker has given them an honorable mention.

Jen Hausman “Jen is a giver, willing to help and always looking for more hours to help. Jen has helped so many people in our community. She holds me accountable when I have fallen behind, her no nonsense approach may seem gruff to some, but Jen brings order in chaos.”

Kone Sophavilai “He has been more than willing to switch between several teams as we go through this chaotic time and has always been there for the people he is supporting.”

Dyan McDonald “Her willingness to go above and beyond (Sometimes working every day) to make sure that those she supports have the staffing they need” “She gives her all, and then some.”

Sandra Williams “Her dedication to the person she supports is amazing and the way I have watched these two women interact is heartwarming. Sandra has been a rock! Her positive attitude is infectious.” “She holds her work and her personal life like a warrior.”

September 12-18th is DSP Appreciation Week! We value and appreciate all our Direct Support Professionals! Each day this week, we will highlight four Direct Support Professionals whose co-worker has given them an honorable mention.

Brianna Browning “She is known to be stuck on shift repeatedly, unexpectedly. In order to cover these shifts, she has to make sacrifices in her personal/family life.” “For also being here countless hours for the people she supports.”

Chris Bailey “He gives his best to the people he supports and is a great team player.” “His level of dedication is astounding!”

Michael Page “I can always count on him to help out, if I was not able to get things done on my shift.”

Missy Elguero “Picking up a lot of open shifts, training new staff, goes above and beyond.” “Has such an inviting way of training people. Her attitude and knowledge are a huge asset to the team.”

September 12-18th is DSP Appreciation Week! We value and appreciate all our Direct Support Professionals! Each day this week, we will highlight four Direct Support Professionals whose co-worker has given them an honorable mention.

Donna Hopkins “Donna picks up a lot of shifts.” “Donna knows they are a part of a community outside of their team. They understand our system and when it isn’t going correctly, they let us know immediately, so we can resolve it.”

Marissa Zoske “Marissa goes above and beyond for the people we support and our team.” “She gives her all to the gentlemen that she supports and is always willing and ready to help her team members.”

Melinda Barber “She works crazy hours and is a huge help.”

Korina Reece “I would like to recognize Korina because her overnight oversight is the most thorough that I have seen. She kindly informs me when I have missed something. I appreciate her diligence.”

September 12-18th is DSP Appreciation Week! We value and appreciate all our Direct Support Professionals! Each day this week, we will highlight four Direct Support Professionals whose co-worker has given them an honorable mention.

Nikki Dinsey “She’s newer to our team, but willing to step up and do whatever is needed!”

Alyssa Barnes “She goes out of her way to care for the people we support and give them the best life possible, despite all the crazy going on in the world right now. She is always willing to pick up extra shifts and help out where it’s needed.”

Tyler Woodworth “Tyler is reliable and handles everything calmly and efficiently.”

Harlee Mighell "She is a diligent worker. The people she supports seem to really enjoy having her around. She communicates in a respectful and friendly manner as well."

We are seeking 30 Direct Support Professionals who will engage and connect with the people in our community and provide the support.

BONUSES:
$500.00 initial bonus
$500.00 after 90 days of employment
$500.00 after 180 days of employment

Additional potential for up to $500.00 available if a current Direct Support Professionals or holder of specific certifications:
$300.00 Residential Core Curriculum OR Exempt Letter+ 12 hours of CE each year
$50.00 Long Term Care Worker Orientation (LTCW)
$50.00 Nurse Delegation Core Curriculum
$50.00 Current NAR or CNA License
$50.00 Current Adult CPR & First Aid Certification

Job Type:
Full-time, Part-time, and Fill-in
10 to 12-hour shifts
3 to 4 days off in a row

Competitive Wages and Benefits are offered!
$17.00 per hour at the time of hire
Raises every 6 months for the first 2 years
Annual raises start in 3rd year
Eligible for Health Benefits after 60 days of Full-Time employment
Paid time off
401K

Requirements:
Be at least 18 years of age
Have a high school diploma/ GED
Pass Background Check
Have Current Driver’s License
Have a safe operating vehicle that you are willing to transport individuals

Are you or someone you know, looking for temporary employment for Administrative Assistant work? We are in need of someone to file, archive, and complete light inventory for 3 weeks. This would be 40 hours/week, $17.00/hour. Please email your Resume and three references to [Email hidden]

Good afternoon! Are you or someone you know, looking for temporary employment for Administrative Assistant work? We are in need of someone to file, archive, and complete light inventory for 3 weeks. This would be 40 hours/week, $17.00/hour. Please email your Resume and three references to [email protected].

We also are looking to hire 20 exceptional Direct Support Professionals. Please follow the same process to apply.

Have a wonderful day!

‼️We need your help! PHSS has extra Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines that we need to use this week‼️

We are opening additional appointments on Sunday and Monday for first (or second) doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. This is for anyone age 16 and older.

Tag a friend or family member in the comments and help spread the word. NOW is the best time to get vaccinated!

Register here for Sunday👉http://ow.ly/ViGc50ECxxW
Register here for Monday👉https://bit.ly/3aUQz08

You will not be able to connect to the virtual interviews on the above flyer.

For the 4/08/2021 interviews:
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For the 4/12/2021 interviews:
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I hope to see many faces tomorrow!

Happy Spring to everyone! I hope you have found time to enjoy the sunshine! We are looking to hire some excellent Direct Support Professionals! Please send your referrals my way! Email, [email protected]. Applicants will need to provide a current resume and three references.

Inslee announces vaccine eligibility expansion to all adults April 15 | Governor Jay Inslee Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that effective April 15, all Washingtonians over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

UPDATE: This clinic is now FULL. Please check back tomorrow as we will be opening additional registrations for clinics this weekend at SPSCC!

Registration is now open for the drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, April 2 at South Puget Sound Community College. This is a 1st dose Moderna clinic for ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS ONLY.

⚠By scheduling your COVID-19 vaccine appointment you are confirming that you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine and that you are at least 18 years of age⚠️

This event is for anyone eligible in Phase 1A Tiers 1 & 2, Phase 1B Tiers 1, 2, 3, and 4. You can view the comprehensive eligibility list here👉 https://bit.ly/3tsXjZX

🔎Please bring a form of identification with you to your appointment - ID card, passport, or other document with your name and birthday on it.

Click here to register for an appointment
👉https://bit.ly/3szJZD7

Snap Market Match Program is Matching up to $40 Beginning January 2, 2021

Use your EBT card at the Market Office and receive up to $40 in additional bucks to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Beginning on January 2, 2021, we will match up to $40 SNAP Bucks when you redeem $40 off your EBT card.

The SNAP Market Match Program is a collaboration between the Olympia Farmers Market and the Washington State Department of Health, thanks to funding from the State of Washington.

Learn more: https://www.olympiafarmersmarket.com/market-programs
The Olympia Farmers Market
Now Open Saturday 10am-3pm
January - March • Sat Only
The Olympia Farmers Market
700 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA

Stay Fresh: Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
www.olympiafarmersmarket.com

A member of our community, Amanda Winship, passed away May 5th. We our saddened that our earthly encounters have ended. We will miss this incredible woman who was always prepared, always present – no moment was too small to savor and nothing in life too large, generous, the finder of all things asked for, compassionate, and Pokemon player. Her journey was well-travelled, her life touched many lives being in service to others; she will be missed.

The starting wage has gone up!