Everas Community Services Inc.

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

“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.”

“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 audit of Everas was performed in accordance with the State of NJ, Department of the Treasury OMB Circular 15-08-OMB. The audit is required to be performed in accordance with those standards because the Organization receives State financial assistance greater than $750,000.”

“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. Everas provides comprehensive, lifetime services that meet individual needs to enjoy a community lifestyle, maximize their potential for independence, and improve their quality of life. Services include Residential, Employment, and Family/Community Support and are carried out in accordance with our core values of care, quality and respect. The health, safety and wellbeing of each person is served is paramount and is the basis for every service plan. the basis for every service plan.”

“RESIDENTIAL Everas operates 24 residential programs that provide around the clock support and supervision for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as specialized support for people who are deaf-blind, deaf or blind. Staff are professionally trained to provide the individualized support people need to live in a community-based setting including personal care and hygiene support, medical coordination and medication administration, financial coordination including social security representative payeeship, behavioral health, social recreation, and activities of daily living. A clinical team comprising RN, BCBA, and MSW level staff provide professional oversight of all service plans. Services are provided in homes and apartments located throughout New Jersey licensed by the NJ Department of Human Services and are personalized to the people living in each location. Whenever possible, Everas residential programs are accessible/ ADA compliant to ensure people can remain in their homes for as long as possible and throughout their lifetime. Everas service plans meet the changing needs of people through varied stages of life, working to improve the quality of their life through compassionate, strength-based supports that focus on each persons unique preferences, desires and abilities. Our services support people with autism spectrum disorder, complex medical needs, behavioral support needs, downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory impairments, communication impairments and pervasive developmental and intellectual disabilities.”

“EMPLOYMENT Employment services encompasses four day program locations meeting the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as three businesses developed to employ people who are blind and vision impaired. The day program locations offer supports and services that help people to develop a variety of skills that lead to increased independence in the community, including the potential for gainful employment. Service plans are designed around a persons needs, interests and abilities, and include hands on activities that take place in the day center and in the community. Everas provides a safe, comfortable and encouraging environment for people to explore interests, interact with and foster relationships with peers and develop skills that enhance their quality of life. Services include day habilitation through supported employment, as well as transportation and are individualized to meet each persons desired outcomes. Everas operates the mailroom at a NJ location of the IRS, the Switchboard at a NJ Veterans hospital, and two company stores for Merck and Co., Inc. These businesses provide competitive employment opportunities for people who are blind and vision impaired as mailroom associates, telecommunication specialists and sales associates. Everas ensures that work environments suit the needs of employees through environmental modifications and adaptive equipment as necessary to support successful employment of people with disabilities. All businesses have received accolades for exceptional service from our business partners and demonstrate the transformative power of partnering with nonprofit community organizations to meet business needs.”

“COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES/FAMILY SUPPORT Caring for a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities requires coordination beyond what is average for a typical household. Everas Community Support Services team includes professional social workers with knowledge of community resources and services throughout New Jersey who work together to support families in identifying and accessing the services they need in the community. This includes coordination of respite services for youth under age 21, as well as support in navigating the service system to achieve the best possible outcomes for each person and their family. Everas also maintains an extensive training program with professional courses that prepare people for their direct support role in the lives of individuals with disabilities. These trainings are offered to community members and self-hired employees to advance the quality of care that people receive as well as increase education and awareness of varied disabilities in the community at large.”