A number of these people apply online or contact the Human Resources Department and arrange for an interview. In many cases, they find themselves being interviewed in the office of Jennifer Hart, the June, 2015 IGHL Employee of the Month.

 "Most of the job openings we have are for Direct Care Counselors," Jennifer said. "What I look for is someone who wants to know about the individuals who are going to be in their care. If the applicant doesn't ask about who they're going to care for, I'm always cautious about recommending them for consideration."

 Jennifer, who was highly recommended for the employee award by Senior Director of Human Resources Dori Geier, has been with IGHL since November, 2012, beginning as the HR receptionist.

 "Being the receptionist at HR was the ideal job for learning about this department," she said. "You have to know the answers to so many questions without having to bother your co-workers." 

This past December, Jennifer was promoted to Human Resources Recruiter, a position she clearly enjoys.

"What I really like about working in this office is the teamwork that everyone displays," she said. "I was really pleased when I was told that I was named Employee of the Month, but I honestly think that everyone I work with deserves the same recognition."

Jennifer and her husband Scott will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in September. They have 2 daughters, Jenna, 17, and Ashley, 13, and Alex, a 15-year-old son, all of whom attend William Floyd High School. Jennifer describes herself as "a soccer, lacrosse, and dance mom".

On June 23 at 3:00 PM at the IGHL Human Resources offices on Montauk Highway, Jennifer's friends, family (including her mom, Lorraine Martin, who has worked in the IGHL Accounting Department for 26 years this month) and her  co-workers will applaud as she receives her award.