HELPING MILITARY FAMILIES

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Fall 2021 Stop by the Airman & Family Readiness Center

BY THE AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER

The Airman & Family Readiness Center at Luke Air Force Base offers myriad workshops and other programs for DoD military, AFR, ANG, military retirees, DoD civilians and their eligible family members.

In other words, anyone with base access.

While visiting Luke Air Force Base, stop in and take advantage of the fabulous programs offered at your Airman & Family Readiness Center.

The next annual Luke Air Force Base Job Fair will be announced soon and will be held at Club Five Six, 14000 W. Eagle Street, Building 161, Luke AFB. Hosted by the Airman & Family Readiness Center, the event is open to anyone who has base access. Network with more than 70 local and national employers, have on-site interviews, visit with airline industries, and inquire about health care and top government agencies. • Career enhancement programs: The Department of Labor TAP EmployDepartment of Labor TAP Employment Workshop is held for ment Workshop is held for separating and retiring separating and retiring members and their members and their spouses. The workspouses. The workshop details job shop details job search strategies, networking, resume writing, interviewing, VA benefi ts and more. The mandatory program offi cially started offi cially started in January 2013. in January 2013. “Marketing Yourself “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” is for a Second Career” is a professional lecture for a professional lecture for offi cers and senior NCOs leaving the military. Learn about salary negotiations, benefi t packages, networking and resume writing to help compete for jobs in the marketplace. • Mandatory pre-separation counseling briefi ng on separation/retirement entitlements. • Discovery Resource Cen• Discovery Resource Center: Resources for reloter: Resources for relocations, transition, cations, transition, employment, housemployment, housing, schools and ing, schools and more. • AMVETS: Provides medical records screening and assistance with VA disability claims claims • School liaison of• School liaison offi cer: Addresses edfi cer: Addresses educational issues ucational issues involving military involving military children and youth in the local school community • Military & Family Life Counselor Program (MFLCs): MFLCs are here to listen and available to help service members, spouses, family members, children and staff. The MFLC Program provides confi dential support for a range of issues, including relationships, crisis intervention, stress management, grief, occupational, and other individual and family issues. • Financial Management Programs: Some of these programs are available to active-duty military only. • Family readiness programs. • Relocation readiness programs. • Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is designed to provide support to military family members with special needs. EFMP Services include a variety of personnel, medical and family support functions.

For more information, contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 623-856-6550 or 56fss.fsfr@luke. af.mil or visit its Facebook page, Luke A&FRC. The address is 7282 N. 137th Avenue, Building 1113, Luke AFB, AZ 85309.

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER

MILITARY MEMBERS, DOD CIVILIANS*, RESERVE, GUARD, MILITARY RETIREES & ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

• Transition Services (Active Duty to Civilian) - Mandatory Separation\Retirement\Preseperation Counseling - Mandatory 5 Day Department of Labor TAP Employment Workshop - Employment Assistance - SBA quarterly Boots to Business Workshop - Higher Education Training - Resume Writing and Federal Employment Workshops • Discovery Center - Resources for relocation, transition, employment, housing, schools, and more! • AMVETS – Provides medical records screening and assistance with VA disability claims • Personal Development Information & Resources - Like us on Facebook: Luke A&FRC • Military & Family Life Counselor Assistance

• Financial Counseling Education • Relocation & Sponsorship Services • School Liaison Officer

- Addresses educational issues involving military children and youth in the local school community Monthly Dept. of Labor TAP Employment Workshop Next Career Career Fair to be Announced

Contact us for further information: (623) 856-6550 Email: 56fss.fsfr@luke.af.mil 7282 N. 137th Ave. Bldg.1113 Luke AFB, AZ. 85309 “We’re never the wrong place to go!”

VALLEYLIFE members’ diagnoses range from physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities to behavioral health diagnoses, age-related conditions and traumatic brain injury.

(Photo courtesy of VALLEYLIFE)

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health diagnoses, age-related conditions and traumatic brain injury. VALLEYLIFE has an in-depth understanding of how to meet the unique needs of each member it serves.

Founded in 1947, VALLEYLIFE has been serving the greater Phoenix area for 74 years. For more information, visit valleylifeaz.org or contact Dede Houston at 602-216-6328.

AIRES showcases person-centered services

BY AIRES

AIRES is committed to providing person-centered services of the highest quality to children and adults with disabilities, as well as the elderly. Founded by Vivian Taylor in 1978, AIRES is proud to serve over 400 people across the state of Arizona.

While employed as an educator in the 1970s, Taylor had the opportunity to work with students with special needs (this was before the days of modern special education). She realized that the supports being offered to her students were inadequate. What Taylor discovered when she walked into that classroom appalled her. Instructors weren’t certified. There was no organization. No curriculum. No expectations. She determined that she would be an advocate for change and worked hard to improve the lives of people who have developmental disabilities. AIRES was the result of that hard work and commitment.

The deeper she delved into Arizona's history of neglect in the field of developmental disabilities, the more determined she became to make people aware of conditions and to rally support for changing the system. Taylor had a favorite saying: “I touch one strand and the whole web dances.” That concept of personal impact, of making a difference one person at a time, inspires our vision. The AIRES values are inspired by Taylor’s commitment to doing the right thing. We aim to provide legendary human services by consistently promoting these values: Empowerment — Make it happen Mutual respect — Be nice Passion — Love what you do Accountability — Own it Teach — Lead by example Honesty — Always have integrity Yes We Can — Never give up

All of our activities and decisions, from direct care to administration, are directed and guided by these values. We work hard to continually champion these values, to make them a real and constant influence in our professional and personal lives. Our employees are dedicated to carrying on Taylor’s legacy. Our approach to providing services can be summed up this way: We care for the people we serve like we would care for our very own family members.

Central to our approach to providing services is the concept of person-centered services. What are person-centered services? They are supports that are designed and delivered based on the needs of the individual. We don’t believe in applying pre-packaged or recycled behavior treatment plans or developmental outcomes. Instead, we believe in approaching each person’s needs individually, discovering their abilities and needs, and then tailoring a solution or program that works for them.

Person-centered service goes hand in hand with the concept of self-determination and dignity of risk. AIRES believes that all human beings are entitled to the right of self-determination. Each individual should be given the opportunity to make decisions and to experience the consequences of those decisions.

Dignity of risk is a concept that promotes individual expression and decision making. In practice, dignity of risk is the process wherein a person with a developmental disability tries new things, discovering new interests and activities.

Whether or not a person has a disability, there is a possibility of failure. But there is dignity in being self-assertive; there is dignity in the struggle to grow as a person. We work with our families to manage that tug of war between “what’s been comfortable” and “what might be possible.” The AIRES values and services embody the concepts of self-determination and dignity of risk.

We invite you to tour any one of our independent living settings, group homes, day programs or vocational rehabilitation programs and see for yourself the AIRES difference. We’re confident that you’ll discover a place where you know that needs are carefully considered. We hope that you’ll find AIRES to be the next best thing to your own home.

NOW HIRING!

Flexible Schedules ● Paid training ● No Experience Necessary You Will Make a Difference!

Do you enjoy people? Caring for others? You will make a difference working here. Our Direct Care team is dedicated and creative in making a difference every day in the lives of the people we support. Are you looking for a meaningful change in your work life? We are currently seeking to hire responsible and caring people in order to help us to continue fulfi lling our mission.

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Must apply online to be considered for employment. Click “Apply Online” in upper right corner.