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Kerrys Place Autism Services
Strategic Objectives and Key
Measurement Factors
2006 – 2010
Revised: January 2008
1. Service Delivery (Individualized
Supports)
objective: Each
individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) whom we support will receive individualized
service and supports to enhance their quality of life by the use of a consistent
process based upon soundly researched best practices including person centered
planning with measurable outcomes and accountability.
key
measurement factors:
·
Regular reports
showing that person centered plans are in
place, when, and as appropriate
·
Continuous improvements in results/trends
in regular outcome based performance measure reports, where, and as
appropriate
·
Improvement in regular reports of trends of
relevant incidents
·
Record of improvement in individualized
living situations, where appropriate
·
Record of increased individualized day and
employment supports
·
Positive results in regular satisfaction
surveys
2. Service Delivery (Community
Supports)
objective:
We will continue to make use
of every reasonable opportunity to expand and improve upon community supports
for crisis prevention and intervention.
key
measurement factors:
·
Case reports on crises prevented or
resolved
·
Results of consumer surveys
·
Record of Increased respite support
·
Record of increased consultation
·
Evidence from Specialized
Network Program Evaluation Sources
·
Evidence of effective
collaboration across sectors
3. Centre of Expertise
objective:
We will increase our efforts to develop as a centre of expertise
consistent with our mission, vision and values.
key measurement factors:
·
Record of
positive increase in outcome based performance
measures
·
Development of a
visible contribution to the body of knowledge in the field
·
Reports of increased
training and development of staff competencies
·
Documentation of
meeting or exceeding government standards in such areas as compliance reviews
·
Record of increased
requests for consultation from individuals, families agencies, professional,
and governmental sources
·
Record of increased
requests to play leadership roles in developing creative supports/treatments
for individuals with ASD
4.
Resource Development
objective:
We will extend and broaden our funding base to support the
achievement of our vision, mission and strategic objectives.
key measurement factors:
·
Record of increased
MCSS funding
·
Record of increased
fee for service revenues
·
Record of increased
revenues from fundraising and foundation grants
5. Profile
objective:
We will raise the profile of Kerry’s Place Autism services in all
regions.
key measurement factors:
·
Record of
Associations/Agencies that seek alliances with Kerry’s Place Autism Services
·
Public recognition
of success in the media, and other venues
·
Record of KPAS being
approached as an authoritative source for consultation, by other agencies, the
government authorities and professionals
·
Enhanced public
profile determined by biannual survey
·
Record of increased
membership
6.
Advocacy
objective:
We will work with other agencies, governments and individuals to ensure that
individuals with
ASD have effective support structures and enjoy full rights as respected
citizens in their
communities.
key measurement factors:
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By increased involvement of persons with
ASD as
consultants, advisors, and members
·
By achieving increasingly positive trends
in “rights review reports”
·
By increased collaboration with others
specializing in
ASD to develop
and foster a common message in the media and with the public
·
By having a more balanced perspective on
ASD
adopted by the government, agencies within MCSS, MCYS, Education, and Health
and the public
7.
Membership
Objective:
We will encourage the participation of an active and involved
membership.
key measurement factors:
·
Record of increased involvement in
fundraising
·
Record of increased numbers of membership
·
Record of increased involvement at the
Annual Meeting
·
Record of increased attendance at
meetings/workshops
8. Financial Management
Objective:
Financial stability will be maintained through sustainable program
development
and accountability.
key measurement factors:
·
Record of balanced operating budgets
·
Record of sustainable program development
·
Consistent record of accountability for
program outcomes/funds maintained
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