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B. Organization Capability (Continued) 4. How does your program differ from similar ones provided in the community? How do the programs complement .,nose orrerea ay otner agenc►es-� Although there are many other organizations who provide services to seniors and adults with disabilities, SRA is designated the Lead Agency by the Department of Elder Affairs for Indian River County. SRA collaborates with many other organizations such as the Alzheimer Parkinson Association and the Abilities Resource Center to ensure that we can best serve the specific needs of all clients. SRA is aware of three programs that deliver prepared meals to Indian River County residents: The Salvation Army, Our Father's Table (Gifford and/or Wabasso;) and, Our Lady of Guadalupe (Fellsmere.) However, there is a distinction between the programs listed above and Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels is a federally funded program requiring both fiscal and programmatic monitoring by the Department of Elder Affairs. Additionally, the mission of Meals on Wheels is to address social isolation and hunger in the growing population of seniors in Indian River County. MMK-: 5. Please describe the staffing requirements of these programs. Be specific in indicating the number of paid woress►onal positions and paid support stats positions. Senior Support Services staff includes Director of Adult and Senior Services, 4 Case Managers, Case Aide, Information & Referral Specialist, Shopping Assistant, Activities Manager, LPN (2), RN, 6 Certified Nurse Assistants, Meals on Wheels Manager and 4 nutrition support staff. The Adult Day Care's require a 5 to 1, and 6 to 1 staff to client ratio. Support staff includes Chief Executive Officer, Human Resource Director, Executive Assistant, Comptroller, Accounting Manager, Jr. Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Business Development Director and a maintenance worker. D. uo tnese programs uunze volunteers-!, ►r yes, please anerty aescnbe. SRA is committed to the belief that all seniors have the right to live independently with dignity and respect in their own homes for as long and as safely as possible. No one has a more direct relationship to this mission than our volunteers. SRA utilizes volunteers for: * Meals on Wheels: delivering meals to home bound seniors. * Adult Enrichment & Respite: providing socialization, care, activity leadership and education opportunities, * Administrative support, * Fundraising & Events '. uescnpt►on or the countyw►ae purpose the funds will be used tor. The funds will be used to provide Senior Supportive Services, Adult Enrichment & Respite, and Meals on Wheels to older adults in Indian River County. Services include adult day care, companionship, homemaker, case management, chore, personal care, pest control, respite, shopping assistance and meals. 246 • •