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B. Organization Capability (Continued) <br />4. How does your program differ from similar ones provided in the community? How do the programs complement <br />'nose offered oy orner agencies!, <br />Although there are many other organizations that provide services to seniors and adults with disabilities, SRA has <br />earned distinction as designated Indian River County's Lead Agency by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs/Area <br />Agency on Aging of Palm Beach -Treasure Coast. SRA also is distinguished by the level of professionalism required of <br />staff including, but not limited to, a Registered Dietitian to ensure menus meet senior nutritional requirement and adult <br />day centers managed and operated by certified nursing staff. SRA collaborates with many other organizations such as <br />the Alzheimer Parkinson Association and the Abilities Resource Center to ensure that we best serve the specific needs <br />of all clients. SRA is aware of three programs that serve prepared meals to Indian River County residents: The <br />Salvation Army, Our Father's Table, and Our Lady of Guadalupe. However, there is a distinction between the programs <br />listed above and Meals on Wheels, which provides home -delivered meals that meet federally mandated nutritional and <br />food safety requirements. Meals on Wheels is fiscally and programmatically monitored by the Department of Elder <br />Affairs. Additionally, the purpose of Meals on Wheels is to address social isolation and hunger in the growing population <br />of seniors in Indian River County and identify emergent needs of meal recipients. <br />5. Please describe the staffing requirements of these programs. Be specific in indicating the number of paid <br />)rotessional positions and paid support stats positions. <br />Senior Support Services staff includes Director of Adult and Senior Services, 4 Case Managers, Case Aide, Information <br />& Referral Specialist, Shopping Assistant, Activities Manager, 2 LPN, RN, 6 Certified Nurse Assistants, Meals on <br />Wheels Manager and 4 nutrition support staff. DayAway Adult Day Care centers require a 5 to 1 and 6 to 1 staff to <br />client ratio. Support staff includes Chief Executive Officer, Human Resource Director, Executive Assistant, CFO, <br />Accounting Manager, 2 Jr. Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable Clerk, Marketing Director, and Maintenance worker. <br />5. Do these programs utilize volunteers? It yes, please bnelly descnbe. <br />SRA is committed to support seniors' rights to live independently with dignity and respect in their own homes as long and <br />as safely as possible. Our many volunteers contribute to this goal through: Meals on Wheels, delivering meals and <br />wellbeing visits to homebound seniors; DayAway Adult Enrichment & Respite, providing socialization and leading <br />activities; Silver Tones, senior choir presenting public concerts and singalong performances at assisted living facilities; <br />and SRA Governance and fundraising events. <br />i. uescnpuon or me counrywiae purpose me Tunas win oe usea Tor. <br />The funds will be used to provide Senior Supportive Services, DayAway Adult Enrichment & Respite, and Meals on <br />Wheels to older adults in Indian River County. Services include case management, adult day care, meals, in-home <br />supports for companionship, homemaking, chores, personal care, pest control, respite, and shopping assistance. <br />231 <br />