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History of Lifetrack Resources
Lifetrack Accreditations, Affiliations and Certifications
United Way Agency
www.unitedwaytwincities.org
Lifetrack Resources is supported by the Greater Twin Cities, Hastings
and St. Croix Area United Ways.
Charities Review Council Certified
http://www.smartgivers.org/SmartGiversReview/410874507.html
Lifetrack Resources was certified by the Charities Review
Council on March 29th, 2006. The Charities Review Council provides tools
to donors to make informed giving decisions that help build a stronger
nonprofit sector.
Employment Services Accreditations and Affiliations
CARF, Three-year accreditation in Employment Services
www.carf.org
CARF, the national accrediting organization, completed its periodic survey
of Lifetrack Resources in August of 2006. CARF accredited Lifetrack Resources
at the highest possible level - a three-year accreditation. Lifetrack
was cited as an exemplary organization for receiving the Nonprofit Excellence
Award for its well-developed business practices and positive accomplishments
in supporting the needs of families served through its educational, employment,
and rehabilitation therapy services..
Lifetrack Resources has strengths in many areas:
- Professional respect as a leader and pacesetter by other nonprofit organizations in the state of Minnesota.
- Diversity of staff members and board appropriately reflects the characteristics of the communities the organization serves.
- The commitment to the community is evidenced by maintaining services within neighborhoods in need and by opening doors for community residents to utilize job search resources and facilities.
- Persons served express a high level of satisfaction regarding the services received.
CARF tests organizations seeking accreditation against a rigorous set of standards through analysis of internal documentation as well as querying staff, board, funders, employers and persons served. CARF accreditation extends to Lifetrack's employment programs for persons with disabilities.
Accredited by CARF for Employment Services: Community Employment Services, Job Development, Job Site Training, and Job Support.
Community Employment Services (CES)
Community employment services assist a person seeking employment to choose, obtain, and retain integrated employment in the community. Such services may be described as individual placements, competitive employment, supported employment, and other community-integrated designs. Individuals are paid by community employers.
ARMHS Certification
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/disabilities/documents/pub/DHS_id_004956.hcsp
Lifetrack Resources is certified by the Minnesota Department of Human
Services as a Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services provider effective
April 26th, 2006.
Minnesota Rehabilitation Services Branch Approved
Provider
http://www.deed.state.mn.us/rehab
The Minnesota Rehabilitation Services Branch works with individuals who
have disabilities, providing a variety of services. The services include
but are not limited to: vocational planning, employment information and
referral service. They also provide guidance in maintaining employment.
Services are delivered by 355 branch staff and 140 state certified community
agencies through three major statewide programs.
Minnesota Workforce Center System Affiliate
Site
http://www.mnwfc.org/field/
Lifetrack Resources is an Affiliate Site for the Minnesota WorkForce Center
System. Affiliate Sites are located in many different communities and
may serve special population groups. Affiliate Sites also have characteristics
that make them accessible to particular individuals: accessible location,
translators for non-English speakers, rural service area or located within
a community or group with a long tradition of seeking employment-related
help. Affiliate Sites are not full service Workforce Centers but do provide
some similar services, including access to Workforce Center Internet-based
services, information on and referrals to special Workforce Center programs,
and general information such as: job search tactics and tips, resume writing
assistance, community resources and educational resources.
Rehabilitation Therapies Accreditations and Affiliations
Minnesota Department of Health, Approved Medicare
and Medical Assistance provider
Lifetrack Resources is an approved Medicare and Medical Assistance provider
for Rehabilitation Therapies, meaning we may be able to help you if you
do not possess health insurance. Please call 265-2338 to determine if
you are eligible for our services.
Minnesota Department of Health Essential Community
Provider www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/mcs/ecpinfo.htm
The Minnesota Department of Health recognizes Lifetrack Resources as an
Essential Community Provider. Essential Community Providers’ are
health care providers that serve high-risk, special needs, and underserved
individuals. Providers must provide culturally sensitive and competent
services including transportation, child care, and interpreters to their
clients. Health plans must offer provider contracts to all designated
Essential Community Providers in approved service areas to serve the health
plan companies' high-risk, special needs enrollees.
Organizational Memberships
Affirmative Options Coalition
American Humane Association
National Cued Speech Association
American Society for Deaf Children
Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation
Cochlear Implant Association, Inc.
Cued Speech Association of Minnesota
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Midway Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota Association of Community Rehabilitation Organizations
Minnesota Association for Hearing Impaired
Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration
Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
Minnesota Social Service Association
Minnesota
Home Care Association
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Minnesota Rehabilitation Association
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
National Alexander Graham Bell Association
Nonprofit Financial Group
Ramsey County Community Employment Partnership
Riverview Economic Development Association
Rotary Club of St. Paul
Self Help for Hard of Hearing People
Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce
Thomas-Dale Block Club
Packaging First Memberships
Printing Industry of Minnesota
Manufacturers Alliance