January 2016 | BEHAVIORIST ON CALL | 817-451-5213

BOC’S

NEWSLETTER HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE BOC FAMILY!

Contents

Individual Highlights

CARTER BLOOD DRIVE 2

RUNNING CLINICS 2

LEADERSHIP 2

REDEFINE YOUR FINANCES 3

UNLOCK THE LINGO 3

GONE DIGITAL 4

JOIN OUR TEAM 4

Here’s to the New Year! A time to look back and reflect on 2015 and also look at ways to improve our health, finances and relationships going into a new chapter in our lives. Maybe you’ve committed to hitting the gym more, or going to the drive-thru less. Maybe you’ve decided to take on a more positive outlook or to get a better grip on your bills. The possibilities are endless. A recent study showed that only 8% of people actually stick with their resolutions! What’s your commitment to make sure you’re one of the select few who power through? Check out the inside for a special edition feature: Tips to Redefine your Finances in 2016.

Volume 2, Issue 1

WHAT’S YOUR TYPE?

RUNNING CLINICS

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giveaways to reward your service. This

event will be held on January 8 from

12 – 3 PM in the parking lot of our main

office: 1174 Country Club Lane – Fort

Worth, TX 76112. Hope to see you

there!

Got a question about whether or not

you can donate? Check out this site for

all the answers:

http://www.carterbloodcare.org/Blood-

Facts/Frequently-Asked-Questions

This year we will be hosting our 2nd

annual Carter BloodCare Drive! Last

year was a success as we gathered

nearly 20 units, but we are hoping to

more than double that number this

year. This time of year especially there is

a huge need—remember one donation

could save up to THREE lives! Start

preparing now to boost your immune

system and iron levels. There will be

snacks provided on site and free

YOUR QUALITY CARE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Executive Director │ Sherry Donahue-Brown, M.Ed

Programs Manager│ Melissa Salinas - ext. 103

Human Resources Administrator│ Akoa Donahue - ext. 113

Office Manager│ Sara Tipton - ext. 100

Texas Home Living Manager│ Lynn Moody - ext. 101

Quality Assurance Specialist │ Sharon Crawford - ext. 115

Consumer Care Specialist- HCS │ Brittany Henry - ext. 109

Consumer Care Specialist- HCS │ Mary Villagomez - ext. 110

Consumer Care Specialist- TxHmL│ Alicia White - ext. 114

Consumer Care Specialist- TxHmL │ LaJoyce Simonton - ext. 102

Nursing │ Cantrice Thompson – ext. 106

Nursing │ Rebecca Alaniz - ext. 106

Day Habilitation Manager │ Ocleta Shorts - ext. 107

Day Habilitation Coordinator │ Felicia Price

Day Habilitation Lead │ Margaret Roth

Transportation Manager │ Anthony Burns ext. 107

Residential Manager │ Ellan Vaughn

“To affect the quality of the day – that is the highest of the arts.” – Henry David Thoreau

Jumpstart your new year and join us at our

weekly running clinics! Available at no extra cost

for all employees and family members. Whatever

your target area is, we’ve got you covered—

whether you want to work on building

endurance, losing weight, or just maintaining an

active lifestyle. Starting Jan. 13, we will meet

every Wednesday at 4:30 pm at River Legacy

Park near the entry point in North Arlington. The

other group will involve trail running on the

winding slopes at Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas

on Saturdays. For more information about signing

up, please email

a.donahue@behavioristoncall.org or call the

main office!

Set yourself up for success in 2016!

TIPS TO REDEFINE YOUR FINANCES

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1. Lock down your budget – No need for any fancy Excel

spreadsheets or overpriced apps. Just grab a sheet of paper and

start jotting down your monthly income and expenses. Divide

your expenses into fixed (those which stay the same no matter

what, such as rent) and variable (those which can change month

to month, such as utilities). This process takes only a few minutes

and gives you a great idea of what you’re working with each

upcoming month.

2. Use the old envelope trick – A tried and true method with

proven results. If you have a favorite variable expense that

you’re trying to cut back on (i.e. eating out or shopping) in order

to save money, set aside a pre-determined amount each month

for it. Place the cash in a designated envelope to use for this

expense only. Just make sure it lasts more than the first week, so

you’re not tapping into other funds!

3. Save, invest, and save some more – Speaks for itself. Open a

savings account and set aside a small percentage of your

paycheck to go towards your larger purchases. For example, just

$50 each check comes out to $13,000 after 10 years. A pretty

nice sum to use for a car or new home. Also consider investment

options such as a 401K or traditional IRA to save towards your

retirement. That way you’ll have a nice nest egg to really make

the most of your golden years.

UNLOCKING THE LINGO

CFC – Community First

Choice Program

DADS – Department of

Aging and Disability

Services

HCS – Home and

Community-Based Services

Program

HHSC – Health & Human

Services Commission

IDD – Intellectual &

Developmental Disabilities

IPC – Individual Plan of

Care

LA – Local Authority

LAR – Legally Authorized

Representative

LON – Level of Need

LIDDA – Local Intellectual &

Developmental Disabilities

Authority

PAS/HAB – Personal

Assistant

Services/Habilitation

PDP – Person-Directed Plan

TDPRS – Texas Department

of Protective & Regulatory

Services

TxHmL – Texas Home Living

Program

Find Us on the Web

Employment Opportunities

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Check out our new and improved website, now compatible with your

mobile phone or tablet device! Convenience and information at your

fingertips. Featuring news and development within our agency, a new

Employee Portal for electronic submissions and trainings, and our latest

BOC BLOG. Check back often for weekly updates!

Join the Conversation!

We are seeking enthusiastic, committed individuals with a demonstrated

passion for helping others to join our dynamic and fast-growing team!

Various positions are available in our Field Support Team, Day Habilitation

Center, Residential Homes, and Administrative Office. If you or anyone

you know wants to join us in making a difference, please visit

www.behavioristoncall.org/careers.

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YOU HOLD THE KEY! UNLOCK YOUR

POTENTIAL.