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"Rep. Carruthers honored for her work supporting developmentally disabled"
Ohio Rep Sarah Carruthers (R - Hamilton) was honored with the legislator of the year award at the OACB Annual Convention. Our own Lisa Guliano presented the honor calling Carruthers "a champion for the developmental disabilities community."
Carruthers was honored with the Legislative Advocacy Recognition at our Community Recognition Event in September for her same work in advocating for wage increases for DSPs.
You can read more about it via this Journal News article.
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| Lightbulb Lunch: Navigating Cultural Differences Part 2 |
| 01/09/24 12:00pm - 01/09/24 1:00pm US/Eastern |
| Charla Hale will lead us on part 2 of Navigating Cultural Differences. DODD hours pending for Superintendent, SSA, EI, and IA. | | | |
New requirements for passwords
To increase our network security, we periodically review recommendations for best practice. Based on a recent review, we have updated our IT procedures to increase password security from 8 characters to 11 characters in length. This means that the next time you are prompted to change your password it will need to be at least 11 characters in length. See below to review the IT Policy and Procedures.
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Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help with Dealing with Holiday Stress | |
The holidays can be fun and festive. For many, they can also be stressful. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce holiday stress for yourself and your family.
Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit offers support and resources at no extra cost. Use it to:
- Access tools to help balance work and family commitments.
- Find guidance for addressing stress and anxiety.
- Read articles on staying healthy during the holidays.
To learn more about available resources and find support, contact Carelon Behavioral Health. Visit carelonwellbeing.com/jhp or call 877-233-0976.
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Visit the EAP website to access articles, videos, podcasts, and other tools that can help you and your loved ones with life's challenges. If you don't know where to start, take an assessment to find resources that meet your unique needs. | |
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Sensory Friendly Screening of the Santa Clause
Wednesday, December 13 at 10 a.m.
Join us for our sensory friendly movie event featuring The Santa Clause! On Wednesday, December 13 at 10 a.m. begin your holiday festivities with us at the Fitton Center! We’ll turn up the lights and lower the speakers so participants can get the movie-theater experience without feeling overstimulated! Doors open at 9:45 a.m. Please RSVP to Jenny Mann at [email protected] by Friday, December 8.
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Holiday Dance Party
Thursday, December 14 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for our Holiday Dance Party sponsored by GE and featuring the incredibly talented GE Band! The dance will be held at Redeemer Church located at 3431 Hamilton Middletown Road in Hamilton, Ohio. The entrance cost is $1 per person and you may pay at the door. Space is very limited! RSVP by Wednesday, December 6 by emailing Jenny Mann at [email protected]
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Yolanda Gonzalez's last day was Tuesday, November 28. She was a developmental specialist. We wish her well on her next adventure. | |
Career Opportunities
Dec 4, 2023
Plan and conduct visits within natural environments using evidence-based practices, with a variety of families with varying educational and socioeconomic backgrounds Use education in application of theoretically based strategies, critical thinking, evidence-based research, and to collaborate, and implement strategies with families and team members. Conduct developmental evaluations and assessments for intake as well as ongoing progress. Must be fluent in Spanish
Oct 23, 2023
This position offers generous benefits, positive work culture/environment, room for growth, flexibility, and remote work options. Plans and conducts home visits within natural environments using evidence-based practices for children birth to 3 years of age. Works with a transdisciplinary team to provide support to families within the community.
Service and Support Administrator
Oct 23, 2023
This position offers generous benefits, positive work culture/environment, room for growth, flexibility, and remote work options. Provides administrative coordination of supports and services to people with developmental disabilities through collaboration with other service providers and agencies. Helps access all available resources and assists the individual in developing both formal and informal support systems in accordance with what is important “to” and “for” the individual, and then outlines/describes them in the Individual’s Service Plan (ISP).
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Kelly Studebaker, SSA, celebrates 2 years at the Board on Wednesday, December 6. Congratulate her! | |
Patrick Campbell, Investigative Agent, celebrates 13 years at the Board on Wednesday, December 6. Congratulate him! | |
Emily Pine, Office Assistant, celebrates 2 years at the Board on Wednesday, December 6. Congratulate her! | |
Brooke Thomas, SSA, celebrates 3 years with the Board on Thursday, December 7. Congratulate her! | |
Sophie Albin, Developmental Specialist, celebrates 3 years with the Board on Thursday, December 7. Congratulate her! | |
Do you have a reason to celebrate? We want to share your good news! Email Patricia Dawson. | |
Drop Your Meme!
Ok let's have some fun! E-mail Patricia Dawson, your favorite funny meme, inspirational quotes, or encouraging images. Then we will share them here with the rest of the team!!! Thank you to Cassie Mattia for sharing this meme.
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