Community Services Council of Brevard County Inc.

“The draft 990 is provided to the executive committee for review before filing.”

“The ceo, cfo, and hr director monitor and enforce the compliance of the conflict on interest policy by the use of a bid process for purchases, education and awareness of the board members, and annual evaluations of staff.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors reviews the previous years agreed upon goals and objectives. After the committee meets, they determine the compensation and meet with the ceo to develop new goals and objectives and to discuss compensation. A written evaluation is completed with goals and objectives for the upcoming year and a review of the previous years goals and objectives. The ceo meets with the key employee and with the human resources director if necessary. The employee receives a copy of the evaluation and the original is placed in the human resource dept. Files. This is a yearly evaluation with discussion on compensation.”

“The conflict of interest policy and documentation is available for review by all contracting entities or others who may have an interest at the chief financial officers office. The annual audit is available for review at the chief financial officers office during weekday work hours. A copy of the audit is mailed to all grantors and is sent with all foundation requests.”

“Home and community based services two hundred twenty four (224) clients accessed 966,869.78 of in-home and community based support services. After a comprehensive in-home assessment, clients received a customized care plan. Services provided included: two hundred and twenty-nine (229) hours of companion support twenty-six thousand three hundred and ninety-eight (26,398) hours of in-facility respite and 12,591 hours of in-home respite sixteen thousand seven hundred and sixty-five (16,765) hours of light housekeeping assistance consumable medical supplies such as nutritional supplements, bed pads, and adult undergarments totaling 50,572 with this help, 93% of the clients served were able to remain at home, thus avoiding nursing home placement.”

“Brevard senior nutrition program meals on wheels volunteers deliver nutritionally balanced meals, provide social contact, and a safety check to homebound seniors five-days a week in their home. Hot, nutritious meals were served to 1,821 seniors receiving meals on wheels or attending a neighborhood seniors at lunch meal site. Meals on wheels volunteers delivered 138,127 meals to 1,152 homebound seniors. Five hundred and seventy-seven (577) meals on wheels volunteers donated 57,166 hours of service and traveled 354,583 miles. At twelve neighborhood dining sites, 669 seniors at lunch participants were served 58,800 meals. A total of 187 seniors at lunch volunteers donated 12,559 hours of service.”

“The home care program employs certified nursing assistants, home health aides, and homemakers to provide housekeeping and meal preparation, shopping assistance, companionship, respite and non-medical personal care in the home of the client. A registered nurse works with the client and caregiver to develop an individualized plan of care and oversees direct client care. The aging matters in brevard home care program is licensed through the florida agency for healthcare administration, license xxx-xx-xxxx, and is accredited by the community health accreditation partner (chap). Home care served 135 unduplicated clients for a total of 23,024.50 hours of the following services: one hundred and one (101) seniors received 10,373 hours of assistance with shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. Sixty-six (66) seniors received 7,374 hours of assistance with their personal care. Twenty-three (23) caregivers were provided 3,539.25 hours of respite relief. Ten (10) seniors received 1,738.25 hours of companionship to prevent social isolation and loneliness.”

“Other program services the kitchen prepared and delivered 196,927 meals to meals on wheels recipients and seniors at lunch sites; an additional 118,796 meals to adult day centers, child care centers, and charter schools. In partnership with united way of brevard and local corporations, 709 meals were delivered on six (6) saturdays by corporate employees. The kitchen served 6,257 meals to low-income children attending summer lunch programs. The kitchen catered 124 functions, serving 8,026 meals. The seniors assistance program supports at risks seniors in the early stages of difficulty. The home improvement team worked 5,363 hours installing grab bars, building access ramps, and completing minor home repairs, helping 1,515 seniors live safely in their own homes. One hundred eighteen (118) seniors received 16,572 rides to medical appointments or to senior at lunch sites. Case management services helped 78 clients and their families obtain 4,346 hours of help with light housekeeping. Brevard county legal aid helped 231 seniors with civil matters such as protection against foreclosure, guidance with landlord-tenant issues, protection from consumer fraud, and assistance with advanced directives. The senior transerve program volunteers provided 3,270 one way trips using their own vehicles and fuel to transport 129 unduplicated, non-driving senior and veteran clients. Forty-six (46) senior transerve volunteer drivers traveled 31,615 miles donating 2,700 hours of service. Twenty-nine (29) vets driving vets volunteer drivers traveled 20,156 miles donating 1,116 hours of service. Transportation included visits to 417 destinations to include: medical appointments, the va clinic, hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores, and beauty/barber shops. The sunflower house is a senior and a caregiver resource center offering information, referrals, training, support, and social activities located at the merrit square mall. Eight hundred and thrity-three (833) individuals received information about community resources for caregivers and seniors. Two hundred and eighty-three (283) educational workshops were presented at health fairs, senior centers, hospitals, community events, rehab facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, chamber events, and civic organizations. Forty-two (42) volunteers donated 5,269 hours of service answering phone calls and providing information and referrals to visiting seniors and caregivers. Forty (40) seniors participated in 97 hours of exercise classes. Caregivers and their loved one received 165 hours of screening and assessments. Caregiver life transitions provided 36 hours of socialization. Seniors that participated in the caregiver support program received 100 hours of training and support. The medical equipment bank donated 585 wheelchairs/ transport chairs, walkers, canes, bedside commodes, and shower chairs/ transfer benches to seniors in need. Caregivers and their loved one received 165 hours of screening and assessments. Forty-seven (47) caregivers and their families received 8,136 hours of in-home respite care and 17,911 hours of adult day care. Consumable medical supplies totaling 30,087 were provided to caregivers and seniors. The retired and senior volunteer program (rsvp) identifies needs in the community and engages seniors 55 and older into volunteer service. The program helps match individuals with high impact volunteer opportunities at local non-profit or government organizations. Three hundred and sixty-seven (367) volunteers aged 55 and older provided 42,722 hours of service values at 1,054,795. Rsvp volunteers were recruited to help support 14 not-for-profit and governmental agencies. Bone builders exercise classes help prevent osteoporosis by improving bone and muscle strength while also working to better balance. Classes are held twice weekly at seven (7) locations throughout brevard county with 313 senior participants. One hundred percent (100%) of volunteers were placed in programs that are”