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Staff
The Friendship Ark Homes staff includes an Executive Director, Supervisors, House Coordinators, Weekend Shift Coordinators, Assistants, a Registered Nurse, Administrative Staff and Volunteers.

Executive Director
The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the well being of each core member and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the entire Friendship Ark Homes community. More.

Supervisors
The Supervisors provide core member support as well as supervision for staff. Staff performance evaluations and development are worked on directly with the Executive Director. More.

House Coordinators
The Co-House Coordinators are the designated head of house with primary responsibility for coordinating day-to-day activities, services, and overall quality of life within the home. More.

Weekend Shift Coordinators
Weekend Shift Coordinators perform all duties as outlined in the Live-Out Assistant’s role. In addition, they coordinate and oversee activities within the home during the weekend. Those activities may include shopping, medications, maintenance and cleaning, and reviewing documentation. More.

Live-Out Assistants
Assistants provide skill development, role modeling, friendship, and support to core members. They also contribute to the general upkeep of the home and equipment. More.

Registered Nurse
The Registered Nurse implements completion of Medication Manager training, and other medical-related issues. This person communicates with health professionals in all areas of the core members’ health, and instructs staff about these issues. The Registered Nurse monitors core member health, medication documentation, and accompanies core members on physician visits. More.

Administrative Assistants
Administrative Assistants provide support to the Executive Director relating to the daily operations of the agency. Support is also provided for the homes and staff. More.

Accounting Clerk
The Accounting Clerk coordinates accounts receivable and accounts payable, produces necessary reports, and maintains financial records. Medicaid billing and compliance are required. More.

Volunteers
Persons who wish to give of their time to our core members, leave with a sense of joy. Joy at seeing God's light shine through our core members. Volunteers spend time playing games, cooking, watching movies, and just being with our core members. Volunteer during a monthly staff meeting, be a companion, or help our core members during an outing. Or just spend time at home with them. They love your time and attention. More.