Colorado Bluesky EnterprisesStrategic Plan 2017-2022

Colorado Bluesky believes that all persons have the right to live, learn, and work in the community with the

same hope, dignity, choices, opportunities, and responsibilities

accorded to all citizens.

CFCM “Agent Orange” Team

The Team:

• Pat M.

• Justine

• Leonard

• Trevor

Goal A:

• Provide high quality person centered case management services that complies with HB-17 1343

Brainstorming Session – CFCM “Agent Orange”

No CM for Direct Care Individuals

One Corporation –Separate Entities CBE become

CM Only Agency

CFCM “Agent Orange” Strategies: Comments & Updates

1. Education & Research - Identify and designate an agency liaison to be the “Go-To” resource to inform and educate all interested parties.

• Need to identify proposed possible outcomes

• Attend CCB Coalition

2. Possible Outcomes:• Mitigate possible outcomes for people

receiving services and employees• Secure info on a Business Continuity Plan• Dispel Rumors• Financial Analysis of possible changes

• Timeline for CFCM• CFCM Binder• Secure copy of the new bill

Integration “Links” Team

The Team:

• Terri

• Pat G.

• Mo

• John

• Paula

Goal B:

• Further integrate adult services that complies with the settings rule.

Brainstorming Session – Integration “Links”

Open Second Hand Store

Larger Variety of work Settings

Volunteer Work

Social Events – Open to the

Public

Integration “Links” Strategies: Comments & Updates

1. Provide a larger variety of work settings (i.e. personal shopper, thrift store) based on personal choices

• Find out more about niche jobs. Talk with DVR.

2. Offer adult respite services• Combine with seniors programs - Do

Outreach

3. Volunteer – Help all find opportunities in the community (nursing homes, church, etc.).

• Community, Students, VA Clinic, Senior Blue Book, Senior programs

4. Have community volunteers come to interactwith the individuals with medical needs.

• List of people to match with community volunteers

5. Have social events where all of the community can attend.

• Have a community carnival

Budget “Cash Money Green” Team

The Team:

• Mariah

• Donna

• Adam

• Kimberlina

• Lupe

Goal C:

• Develop and implement person centered budgeting practices.

Brainstorming Session – Budget “Cash Money Green”

Living Document

Foundation

Understating the amount of funds

for each department

Input on preparations for your

budget

Understanding of how everything is

laid out

Ability to Drill Down

Budget “Cash Money Green” Strategies: Comments & Updates

1. Input & Planning Budget, Flexibility –Salaries & Travel Process

2. Transparency, Clarity, Understanding Categories

3. Foundation – Info, How it Works, How It’s Used

4. Updated Systems – Drilling Down, spending categories, Time keeping systems

Employee Investment “The Beastly Four” Team

The Team:

• Melinda

• Al

• Amy

• Laurie

Goal D:

• Recruit, hire and retain quality staff that are invested in Colorado Bluesky’s mission.

Brainstorming Session – Employee Investment “The Beastly Five”

Employee Benefits

Extra incentives for

Job Performances

Healthier Workplace

Fewer Meetings

Sit to Stand Desks

Extra Staff when

Overwhelmed

Better Communication

Agency Wide

Employee Investment “The Beastly Four” Strategies:

Comments & Updates

1. Inform Hiring Managers• Survey and Interview existing quality

staff to determine common

Qualities and/or personality traits that enable staff to succeed at providing quality service

Motivations/Incentives/Support have encouraged staff to continue to provide quality service

2. Increase Employee Satisfaction

3. Increase Employee Education

4. Increase Retention Rate

Other Services “Entrepreneurs” Team

The Team:

• Sandy

• Phil

• Erica

• Sue

Goal E:

• Investigate and create new service lines and entrepreneur possibilities.

Brainstorming Session – Other Services “Entrepreneurs”

Community Dance

Club/Party

Taxi -Uber

Ice Cream/Candy

Shop

Karaoke

Doggy Daycare

Smoothie Bar

GED Services

Recovery Homes

Car Maintenance Interlock

TSA Pre-Check

Other Services “Entrepreneurs” Strategies: Comments & Updates

1. Entertainment• Purchase Banquet Hall• Event Planner• Renting Current Facilities to Gain Revenue

2. Expansion Possibilities• Provide Direct Services in other

communities• Provide CM in other communities• Provide CM for other waivers

3. Business Ventures• House Sitting/Pet Sitting/Doggie Day Care• TSA Pre-Check• Thrift Shop/High End/Repurpose• Guardian Services• Mobile Washing (Car/Pet)

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