Everas Community Services Inc.

“The form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee which then makes a final recommendation to the board of trustees for approval prior to the submission of the form.”

“The ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES ANNUALLY from board members.”

“The board of trustees approves the executive compensation based on the competitive market. The rationale for positioning within that market is driven based primarilty on compensation practices in non-profit organizations of a similar size and complexity.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The mission of the agency is to provide innovative services that support independence and community inclusion for people across a broad spectrum of ability and specialized needs. The agency provides a comprehensive array of services that empower people to live lives of possibility and purpose including community based direct services, information and referral, and education and awareness. Through its work to help people thrive and be empowered to contribute to their greatest capacity the agency is making a positive difference in the lives of its clients, employees, and the greater community.”

“RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE AGENCY OPERATES 18 group HOMES and 2 supervised apartment programs WITH ONE ADDITIONAL HOME THAT IS IN DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE 24 HOUR SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH INTELLECUTAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SPECIALIZE IN SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALSO DEAF AND/OR BLIND. PEOPLE WITH BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, AUTISM AND SPECIALIZED MEDICAL NEEDS ALSO RECEIVE COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO MEDICAL COORDINATION AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, MEAL PLANNING AND PREPARATION, TRANSPORTATION, RECREATION AND SOCIALIZATION, PERSONAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING COORDINATION OF ENTITLEMENTS, AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION. PROGRAM STAFF RECEIVES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN ALL AREAS OF PERSONAL CARE, AND HEALTH AND SAFETY. SUPPORT IS FOCUSED ON THE INDIVIDUAL SO THEY MAY PARTICIPATE IN, ENJOY AND HAVE ACCESS TO THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING WITHIN THEIR OWN SCOPE OF PREFERENCES AND LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.”

“Employment services - the agency employment services are based on the principal that all people have the potential to make meaningful contributions in the workplace. Agency activities promote the highest level of inclusion and independence, and aim to reduce the segregation of people with the most significant barriers to employment. Everas employment services believes in fostering integrated work environments where people with and without disabilities work side by side to meet production goals. Current programs include: our-co industries - focuses on the support needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with expertise in services for people who are also deaf, blind and deaf-blind. This program supports people with varied levels of ability and support needs including autism, behavioral challenges and specialized medical needs. Opportunities include supported employment, supported community volunteerism and vocational training and skills building. Company stores - provides competitive employment for people who are blind and visually impaired as sales associates in a retail gift shop. Switchboard operations - provides competitive employment for people who are blind and visually impaired as switchboard operators. Irs mailroom services - provides competitive employment for people who are blind and visually impaired as mailroom associates. Cafe services - provides employment and training to people with specialized needs including people with intellectual developmental disabilities, as well as people receiving temporary public assistance. Opportunities include supported employment, supported community volunteerism and vocational training and skills building.”

“COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - THE AGENCY PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT NEEDS TO MAXIMIZE INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. CURRENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SELF -DIRECTED RESPITE - FAMILIES WHO ARE THE PRIMARY CARE TAKER OF A PERSON WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RECEIVE A MONTHLY STIPEND AS A CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE COST OF CARE ASSOCIATED WITH HIRING PEOPLE TO CARE FOR THEIR FAMILY MEMBER. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - DIRECT SERVICES AND SUPPORT COORDINATION FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT MAXIMIZE THEir INDEPENDENCE AND INCLUSION. INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLANS OUTLINE SUPPORT NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY TO MEET ESTABLISHED GOALS. SERVICES ARE OVERSEEN BY A PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED NURSE AND BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST AS REQUIRED BY THE PLAN. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: COORDINATION OF BENEFITS, BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION, SKILLS BUILDING TO MAXIMIZE INDEPENDENCE, DIRECT SERVICES TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND RESOURCE SHARING OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THE AGENCY ALSO MAINTAINS A LOAN LIBRARY OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIZING IN ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF AND/OR BLIND AS WELL AS AN EXTENSIVE RESOURCE LIBRARY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES IN EACH COUNTY OF NJ. THE AGENCY PROVIDES EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TO ALL EVERAS STAFF, OTHER AGENCIES, SCHOOLS AND VOLUNTEER GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.”

“The SINGLE audit of Everas was performed in accordance with the State of NJ, Department of the Treasury OMB Circular 04-04-OMB. The SINGLE audit is required to be performed in accordance with those standards because the Organization receives State financial assistance greater than $500,000.”