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Recruiting for KI BOIS Community Action Head Start North

Westville and Watts Head Start staff participated in Child Fund Hero Literacy Day. The event was used for Head Start recruiting, was held at the Stilwell Armory on Tuesday, July 7th. Those attending were staff from the police and fire depart-ments, librarians, and health professionals. The children not only had lots of fun, but were served hot dogs and snow cones. Pictured left are, Sara Scrapper and Pamela Dickinson wearing their Crayon costumes. According to Dickinson, “It was a lot of fun and very well organized!”

(See more photos on page 5)

Get Ready….Head Start is Back in the House!

Gail Kilburn was selected as one of 30 service providers across the state to attend the Oklahoma Victims Assistance Academy (OVAA). OVAA is a week-long intensive course of study for crime victim service providers designed to improve the quality and consistency of victim services in Oklahoma. Through educa-tion, the OVAA builds the capacity of providers to serve those victimized by crime, encourages cutting-edge thinking about the ways we can help victims regain control of their lives, and enhance the multidisciplinary training currently provided. Other attendees included shelter advo-cates, law enforcement, tribal programs, and others who assist victims of crime. The course was designed specifically for Oklahoma service providers. The training was held at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. KI BOIS Community Action Women’s Shel-ter Director Anne Peck stated, “We were pleased to learn that Gail was selected as a participant for the academy. Prior to the week-long training she completed 40 hours of online training that was required of her. She managed to do all of this while juggling her current responsibilities. We are very proud of her accomplishments!” During the training, the group of 30 was broken up into pods, or small groups. Kilburn’s group included professionals from a pastor, to district attorney’s office employees, DHS employees, police offic-ers, etc. These mentors, who are seasoned professionals, provide services to victims of crime. According to Kilburn, “One of the best parts about the training was that it wasn’t geared specifically to shelter advocates. It addressed everyone a victim of crime may come in contact with, giving all of the par-

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Kilburn Selected to Attend Academy

Gail Kilburn, top row, fourth from the left, with some of the other academy attendees.

From the Desk of the Executive Director / CEO

Page 2 KI BOIS News

KI BOIS News is published monthly by

KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, Inc.

200 Southeast “A” Street P.O. Box 727

Stigler, OK 74462 918-967-3325 800-299-4479

www.kibois.org

R. Carroll Huggins Executive Director / CEO

Tom Marlatt Associate Director / CFO

Larry Hall, Associate Director / COO

KI BOIS Community Action

Board of Directors Gene Bass, Board Chairperson

John Cook, 1st VP Kenneth Monroe, 2nd VP Jan Coplen, Sec/Treasurer

Cecil Williams, Parliamentarian Steve Carter, Member

Kay Box, Editor

918-967-3325, Ext. 131 kay.wood@kibois.org

July 1, 2015

Effective leadership is the key to success of any agency. KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, Incorporated has been fortunate over the years to have good leadership at both the board of director level and staff level. This is no accident. Leadership is something that has to be continually improved. I encourage you to continue to develop your leadership skills and continue with your lifelong learning. The following are some facts on leadership that may be helpful to you:

Leadership is the art of influencing others to create positive change (transformation) in the community.

Leaders believe in……

* service to others

* hard work

* life-long learning

* their ability to succeed

Effective leaders……

* Lead from the future

* Communicate a clear vision & purpose

* Act with courage and integrity

* Empower followers

* Persevere with strong passion

* Engage conflict and controversy

* Hold themselves accountable

* Seek to understand before being understood

* Respect the dignity of others

* Keep commitments

Our KI BOIS Community Action leadership teams in each county work to improve training and inner agency communication for our mid-management staff. KI BOIS Community Action Associate Director/COO Larry Hall, CCAP works with our four KI BOIS Community Action County Office Managers to implement this effort. KI BOIS Project Directors also conduct staff training on their respective programs as needed. KI BOIS Community Action County Office Managers are: Haskell County, Linda Love, CCAP; Latimer County, Claudia Jeffrey; LeFlore County, Kenny Barnhart, CCAP; Pittsburg County, Rob Perryman; and Melissa Stub-blefield, Sequoyah County. Our goal is to improve customer service to our low-income Com-munity Action clients.

There is a big difference in being a boss and being an effective leader! Which are you?

Let’s work together to help people and change lives!

Carroll Huggins, CCAP

Executive Director / CEO

Carroll Huggins

Remember when temperatures soar….. check on the elderly!

Congratulations to Jeanie Sanders! Sanders has retired

after 15 years of service at the

KI BOIS Community Action KATS office

in Stilwell.

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Update on Our Miracle Baby…….. July 2014 issue of KI BOIS News by KI BOIS Community Care Case Manager / Grandma Janee Pottridge…..William is a miracle baby! When my daughter, Julie, found out she was pregnant she and her husband were so excited. At her three month checkup the doctor found something wrong. His advice to Julie and her husband was an abortion. She refused! Julie went to the doctor every week and saw his pretty little face. William was diagnosed with Arthgriposis, which causes arms, legs and hands and joints to be stiff. As time progressed so did William.

William came into our lives on February 1st, 2014 two months before his due date. He weighed four pounds and spent two months in the NICU unit.

Miracles are still happening. With the help of KI BOIS Community Action Executive Director Carroll Huggins, we were able to get William into Shriners Children’s Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Today in the July 2015 issue of KI BOIS News we are happy to report William is beautiful, happy and progressing! According to Pottridge, “It is amazing what time, good doctors and a lot of prayers can accomplish. Our William would not have been here if it had been left up to the doctors.”

His mom and dad, Julianna and Donny Walsh made the decision to ignore the advice of the physicians choosing instead to trust The Great Physician with their little guy. When he was born all he could move was his neck but with the help of a dedicated team from the Shriner’s Hos-pital in Philadelphia and his dad’s inventions that help him learn to move, the little warrior now has a 70% chance of walking on his own just as soon as he has his hip surgery.

Being quite the “everyday” engineer, William’s dad, Donny, has invented numerous gadgets which helps Wil-liam become more mobile. His gadgets have even caught the eye of the doctors and other parents whose children suffer from the same condition. According to Pottridge, “Donny has “engineered” a device out of coat hangers

which attaches to Williams brace and allows him to hold his toys. We are hopeful that Donny’s inventions will not only help other children, but will be patented.”

Pottridge also wants to thank everyone for their prayers and concerns regarding William. “We are so blessed to have such good family, friends and co-workers!”

June 30th was Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenital, (AMC) Awareness Day and staff from the LeFlore County KI BOIS Community Action office wore blue and special t-shirts to remember William.

William as a newborn!

William loves his hat!

William enjoying one of his dad’s inventions!

San Bois CASA, Inc. Serving Latimer, LeFlore and

Haskell Counties. Call 918-647-3267

for additional information.

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Happy Birthday Shirley Hunsucker! KI BOIS Leflore County office custodian, Shirley Hunsucker celebrated her birthday with a potluck dinner with her co-workers. Hunsucker also enjoyed a trip to see the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) Officers and Poteau Police Officers at the Donald W Reyn-olds Center. We appreciate all her hard work keep-ing the Poteau office in line and running!! Pictured with Administrative Assistant Jessie Tucker's son from the OBN. According to Hunsucker, “It was fun and I had a great time.”

ticipants an opportunity to see the system work through the eyes of the victims. “It was a great learning experience. I feel much more confident in my ability to provide quality services to those who have been victimized,” states Kilburn. Kilburn works at the McAlester CARE Center, a shelter for domestic violence victims and their children, as a group leader and non-resident service provider. Kilburn has worked for KI BOIS Com-munity Action for the past three years. Prior to coming to KI BOIS Community Action, Kilburn worked in the Pittsburg County Child Pro-tective Services as an aide.

Academy attendees participate in a mock trial which was used to demonstrate proper procedure in a criminal case.

Kainyn Lee Brown was born June 4, 2015 weighing 7lbs, 9oz. and was 19 7/8 inches. Parents are T.J. & Ashley Brown. Kainyn is a great-grandson of KI BOIS Community Ac-tion Head Start Disabilities / Health Coordinator Barbarba Harris and her husband, Ron-nie. Kainyn’s dad, T.J., is also the grandson of Barbara Harris.

Kilburn Attends Academy cont. from page 1

It’s a Boy……….

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KI BOIS Community Action Head Start staff is busy gearing up for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. Classrooms need to be refreshed and re-arranged…...program coordinators are busy learning new guidelines, center directors will attend numerous trainings to learn about those guidelines and the latest educational tools…...Head Start cooks will attend training to be updated on the new food service requirements and food handling safety…..and Family Service Workers will also be attending training.

KI BOIS Community Action Head Start is federally funded to serve approximately 1,471 located in Head Start centers throughout Adair, Cherokee, Latimer, LeFlore, Haskell, McIntosh, Pittsburg and Sequoyah Counties.

They’re Back……..

Top left…..wouldn’t you want to attend KI BOIS Head Start if you had teachers like Pamela Dickinson and Sara Scrapper …...top right Anita Crow playing balloon volleyball with the children who visited the Head Start Table.

Westville and Watts Head Start staff participated in the Everyday Hero Event held at the Stilwell Armory on Tuesday, July 7th.

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KI BOIS AREA TRANSIT PROGRAM JOB TITLE: ROUTE SUPERVISOR - FT (Stilwell )

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must have a knowledge of transit operations and the ability to work with minimum supervi-sion. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are required, along with computer skills. Position will require flexibil-ity and supervisory experience is preferred. Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record. Must be willing to drive transit vehicles if needed.

JOB TITLE: TRANSIT DRIVERS (Contact local Transit Office to verify opening)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Maintain a valid dr iver ’s license. Good dr iving record. Must be physically able to assist passen-gers and their belongings while entering and exiting the vehicles. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and provide wheel chair assistance. Should have knowledge of area resources and live within convenient distance of city where job opening is available.

KI BOIS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM  

JOB TITLE: CASE MANAGER - FT (Muskogee)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Will provide case management within the Advantage Program. Requires B.S. in Social Work or related field with two years experience in human services. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substi-tuted. Must be willing/available to complete other program training as required.

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KI BOIS Community Action Notice of Job Posting July 9th, 2015

KI BOIS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM

JOB TITLE: HABILITATION TRAINING SPECIALIST - PT/FT (Poteau, McAlester, Ada, Ardmore, Pauls Valley and Sulphur)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Will serve as direct suppor t staff for consumers. Ability to handle sensitive issues while protect-ing others’ welfare. Able to exercise patience, understanding, creativity and flexibility. HS Diploma/GED, valid DL and auto in-surance. Must complete Foundation, CPR and First Aid Training (and any other training as required/requested.) Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

KI BOIS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES

SOUTHEASTERN OK -VETERANS HOUSING FIRST

JOB TITLE: CASE MANAGER - FT (Hugo)

JOB SUMMARY: This position, in the Southeastern OK - Veterans Housing First program will be responsible for providing intake and determining eligibility for the program. Will provide needs assessment, program orientation, maintain liaison with area resources and attend community meetings. Will develop workshops for participants, maintain case files and prepare required re-ports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years exper ience as a Case Manager or related occupation in a social ser-vice/government agency. Ability to relate to the needs of homeless veterans. College degree in Social Services or related field preferred. Must have at least 2 years of college. Knowledge of area resources, good communication skills, computer literate, flexi-ble hours, Veteran preference, valid OK DL and proof of vehicle insurance.

ALL POSITIONS SUBJECT TO CONTINUED PROJECT FUNDING. All positions are open to KI BOIS Community Action Foundation Staff as well as to the public - unless otherwise noted. Deadline

for all openings: Until Filled. CURRENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES – please submit a letter of interest, and updated resume (if applicable) to Human Resources. Applications for new hires are available

online at www.kibois.org, or may be picked up at any KI BOIS Community Action office. Applications should be returned to KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 727 Stigler, OK 74462,

Attention: Human Resources or e-mailed to doylene.knowlton@kibois.org. Fax: 918.967.9100.

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KI BOIS Community Action Notice of Job Posting…………….. cont. from page 7

KI BOIS OAKS REHABILITATIVE SERVICES CENTER

JOB TITLE: SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR ‐ FT (Cover Wilburton and S gler)

JOB SUMMARY: Will provide counseling in an outpa ent se ng. Must have at least a Bachelor level degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field and/or case manager cer fica on to work in an outpa ent se ng. 

JOB TITLE: SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECH ‐ FT (McAlester)

JOB SUMMARY: Assist clinical staff by providing logis cal and support services to residen al clients. HS Diploma/GED.  

KI BOIS Head Start Programs South and North 

JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED TEACHER - FT (Muldrow)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have BA and be cer tified in Ear ly Childhood Education

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT TEACHER - FT (Jefferson/McAlester and Muldrow)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have CDA credential or AA, or completing educational requirements for this.

JOB TITLE: TEACHER'S AIDES AND SUBS - PT (Inquire at your local Head Start Center)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have HS Diploma/GED and enjoy working with children.

KI BOIS Community Services Programs

JOB TITLE: WELLNESS SPECIALIST - FT (Haskell and Latimer Counties)

JOB SUMMARY/REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of nutrition, fitness and tobacco trends and strategies that target children, youth and adults, including advertising, policies and standards and best practices. Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance to various organizations in planning and managing community based programs. Skill in developing and delivering oral presentations and communicating effectively in writing. Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and cultures. Technical skills and proficiency in computer applications. Demonstrated experience in formulating and implementing policies and procedures. Ability to objectively analyze a situation and evaluate pros and cons of any course of action. Ability to design and implement effective workflow processes and procedures. Must be organized, proactive, work independently and be a self-starter; must be able to multi task. At a minimum, the Wellness Specialist must have a bachelor's degree in nutrition, community health, physical education, social work, communications or a related field. Substitutions for the educational requirements require a mini-mum of two years of college with two years experience working within the communities on food, nutrition or community develop-ment and mobilization and/or the implementation of preventive health programs. Extensive and overnight travel is required.