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 While Making the Residents Feel at Home, Lochart Prophete Feels at Home
By Dan
In Direct-Support Professional of the Month, Residential Services
Posted December 14, 2024

While Making the Residents Feel at Home, Lochart Prophete Feels at Home

    “When I am here, I’m Home.” That is how Lochart Prophete describes his work with the residents of the Robbinsville group home, José R., Levi J., and Vito […]

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 Explore Rewarding Career Opportunities as a Residential Support Specialist
By Dan
In Advancing Opportunity News, Employment
Posted November 14, 2019

Explore Rewarding Career Opportunities as a Residential Support Specialist

    We’re holding a Hiring Fair at the Salem One-Stop Career Center, 174 East Broadway, Salem, on Monday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your résumé. Learn […]

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 The New Jersey DDD Announces Wage Increase for DSPs Serving Individuals and Families
By Dan
In DDD Update, In New Jersey
Posted August 1, 2019

The New Jersey DDD Announces Wage Increase for DSPs Serving Individuals and Families

  From DHS/DDD Acting Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Seifried, “As they did last year, Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature have identified an additional $36 million in [...]

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 Ever Motivated, Tameka Powell Takes the Lead When Needed
By Dan
In Advancing Opportunity News, Direct-Support Professional of the Month
Posted May 18, 2018

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 [...]

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 Agnes Owolabi Is Happy When the Residents Are Happy
By Dan
In Advancing Opportunity News, Direct-Support Professional of the Month, Residential Services
Posted March 30, 2018

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 […]

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 Audrey Billie, Direct Support Professional of the Month, Sets an Example for Residents and Staff
By Dan
In Advancing Opportunity News, Direct-Support Professional of the Month, Residential Services
Posted December 8, 2017

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 […]

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 Ziana Keith Works in Harmony with the Ladies
By Dan
In Advancing Opportunity News, Direct-Support Professional of the Month, Residential Services
Posted November 10, 2017

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, […]

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 Tameka Powell Has Always Felt a Special Connection to People with Disabilities
By Dan
In Advancing Opportunity News, Direct-Support Professional of the Month, Residential Services
Posted August 25, 2017

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 [...]

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