Savasti Helps the Robbinsville Residents Be Themselves
Early in her career, Savasti Muskgrove worked with children, some of whom had disabilities and behavioral challenges. “I have always had a heart for people with disabilities and others [...]
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Posted Team Member Spotlight: Charity Shaw
Nurturing others is a way of life for Residential Support Specialist Charity Shaw. Currently, she’s working at the Jacksonville group home. “These are my guys.” Charity shares a [...]
Ever Motivated, Tameka Powell Takes the Lead When Needed
Among the highly deserving candidates nominated for the monthly honor of Direct-Support Professional of the Month, Tameka Powell stood out. Residential Manager Debra Lawson oversees several group [...]
By Dan
Posted Agnes Owolabi Is Happy When the Residents Are Happy
She is the face the residents at the Hiawatha group home see when they go to bed at night. And when the residents wake up in the morning, it is Agnes’s face that greets them. “The [...]
By Dan
Posted William Shannon Helps Residents Be Independent
“I am always thankful for the people I come across in life.” William Shannon loves working with the residents at the Demarest group home. Over the past year he has been working at [...]
By Dan
Posted With Yolanda Harvey, “Anything Is Possible and Love Has No Limits”
Yolanda Harvey loves trying new things every day. “Learning new skills to better and enhance what you can already do are most important,” says Yolanda. “The world is constantly changing, and [...]
By Dan
Posted Audrey Billie, Direct Support Professional of the Month, Sets an Example for Residents and Staff
“It makes me feel appreciated,” says Audrey Billie, regarding her recognition as Direct-Support Professional of the Month. “I also love the fact that I can set an example for all my [...]
By Dan
Posted Ziana Keith Works in Harmony with the Ladies
“It is important to remember that we are advocates for those who may not be listened to or do not have the understanding to advocate for themselves,” says Ziana Keith, who was recognized as [...]
By Dan
Posted Tameka Powell Has Always Felt a Special Connection to People with Disabilities
“I always felt a special connection to people with disabilities,” says Tameka Powell, a Residential Support Specialist working at the Newton group home. Working with this community for [...]
Jazmann Gillespie Is Excited to Be Helping People, Now & in the Future
“I’m excited,” says Jazmann Gillespie, who has worked at the Emerson group home over the past three years. Jazmann is “very proud… and glad” to be recognized and honored as Direct Support [...]