Douglas Cooperative Inc. is a private non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. DCI is licensed
through the Tennessee Department of Mental health and Mental Retardation,
the Tennessee Department of Health other
numerous sources to provide an array of services to
disabled adults and children. Services are available in Blount, Cocke, Jefferson, and
Sevier Counties with the administrative offices being located in Sevierville. Staff,
families, and individuals served work together in a team approach to provide assistance in
promoting self esteem, growth and self sufficiency in all areas of the individual's life.
The agency provides residential, day, personal assistance
and supported employment services for
adults and
students. Early Intervention is provided for infants and toddlers, birth to three, in Cocke County. Other services provided include transportation, family support,
evaluation and assessment, counseling and referral, and advocacy.
For more information regarding additional services in an area near you go to
www.familypathfinder.org
DCI has been recognized for outstanding accomplishments and achievements.
Scored 54 out of possible 56
points on DMRS Quality Assurance in May 2006
Qualified as a four star QA agency, May 2006
100% compliance on the DMRS Licensure review (life and safety standards) 2006
100% compliance on the
Department of Health Licensure Review 2006
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Blount County - Jim Chatham, County Director -
dcibccd@birch.net
Cocke County - Keith Fine, County Director -
dcinewportcd@birch.net
Jefferson County - Pamela S. Clark, County Director -
dcijccd@birch.net
Sevier County - Sharon Hauser, County Director-
dcisevier@hughes.net
DCI is dedicated to providing opportunities and support to persons with mental and physical disabilities in their pursuit of achieving the full potential in their lives.
All DCI facilities are licensed by the Tennessee Division of Mental Retardation (DMR). A quality enhancement review is conducted annually as well as numerous inspections and reviews by DMR. Annual audits are completed by a private CPA. DCI is certified by the U.S. Department of Labor to employ workers at special minimum wages. DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Referrals are accepted without regard to religion, race, ethnic origin, marital status, or gender. Applications are accepted between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday at any of our county locations.
For more information about our services contact our administrative offices at:
Douglas Cooperative, Inc.
1101 Wagner Drive
Sevierville, TN 37862-3719
Telephone -
865-453-3254
FAX - 865-453-3105
This site was last updated on March 15, 2006