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JULY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Carol Rodriguez of Milford, PA has been named Employee of the Month for July, 2009. She has been employed at SCARC for the past 13 years.
Over the years, Ms. Rodriguez has been employed at SCARC’s day program locations in Fredon and Branchville, and currently is employed by SCARC’s Harvest Home Clothing Company in Andover Township. Ms. Rodriguez assists adults with disabilities become involved in community activities and in the distribution of food and clothing to needy families in Sussex County.
Cathy Bentler, director of community services, states, “Over the years Carol has exhibited so many positive actions in the workplace that she has a reputation of continually going beyond the call of duty to make the lives of individuals with disabilities more pleasant.”
During the weekend of June 12 – 14, Ms. Rodriguez and other volunteers attended the New Jersey State Special Olympics competitions at the College of New Jersey in Ewing Township. Ms. Rodriguez volunteered her time and services to come along for the three-day event, and to assist individuals in Special Olympics competitions.
January 2009
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Patti Percopo
Assistant Manager – Clearview Group Home
 Patti Percopo, Assistant Manager at the Clearview Group is the SCARC Employee of the Month for January 2009. Patti resides in Sussex, NJ and has been employed by SCARC for 4 ½ years.
Patti demonstrates a great attitude that nothing is too hard and she never says no. When an individual at the group home had to have a very involved procedure, Patti arranged everything and followed the directions to a “T”! She even arranged a respite, transportation, getting the group home staff on board. Patti also kept the individual calm, cool and collected.
Patti has also worked very hard to support another individual’s psychological needs. She attends all psychiatric appointments, gives clear cut information on the home situation and is very knowledgeable in the use of his medication. This individual is fragile medically and Patti has great knowledge about his needs and communicates these needs to the appropriate people.
Patti steps up to the plate whenever needed. Recently Patti served as the Acting Manager while the Manager was out on maternity leave. Patti has come in during inclement weather to make sure the home is stable and has stayed late when necessary without complaint. Patti would make a difference in any group home where she works.
Great Job Patti!!
NOVEMBER 2008
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
TRISH BIANCO
 Mary Jo Smith, chief human resources officer, proudly announce that Trish Bianco has been named Employee of the Month for November, 2008. Trish is employed at SCARC’s new Senior Program in Sparta, and has been working with SCARC for the past five years. Trish lives with her family in Ogdensburg.Ms. Bianco works as a program specialist with seniors who also have developmental disabilities. She mentors individuals with disabilities and also leads the program’s Bible study every Friday. Anna Harper, program supervisor, states, “Trish is an exceptional employee who inspires all of the other staff to support each individual in the program.”
Congratulations Trish!!!
October 2008
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Elaine Predmore
Residential Manager – Lafayette Group Home
Elaine Predmore is the SCARC Employee of the Month for October 2008. Elaine has been employed with SCARC since February 2002 and is currently the Manager at the Lafayette Group Home. Elaine resides in Milford, PA.
Elaine came up with the idea of Lafayette Group Home hosting our Just Us Kids for an Easter Egg Hunt as a way for the individuals at the house to have age appropriate fun, and a way for them to offer community inclusion for the kids. They “helped” our kids dye eggs, hunt for eggs, and a host of other activities. Then the group home provided lunch. Our Vernon and Sparta JUK programs attended. Elaine was so pleased with how well it went, she planned a summer picnic.
At the picnic, the group home individuals and kids from all three of our JUK’s Sparta, Newton, and Vernon participated together in water gun battles, water balloon toss, parachute play, sidewalk chalk drawings, and softball. There were Frisbees and beach balls all over the yard engaging the children in a day of great fun. Once again, they provided a wonderful picnic lunch, and handed out goodie bags to all the children at the end of the day. All the staff, individuals, and children had a wonderful time. While we were out in the yard playing softball, Elaine was already talking of next year’s summer picnic, to be Christmas in July.
Elaine is also planning a Halloween Party to be held this month. She has plans for scarecrow building, a pumpkin patch, hunt for candy in the hay, a sensory activity were the children will feel different items (cold spaghetti, jello…) related to a Halloween theme, in addition to other activities.
Her enthusiasm doesn’t end, she enjoys creating a day that makes the individuals smile, to have fun and enjoy the company of others in a way that hasn’t happened before. Elaine believes strongly in giving individuals the opportunity to enjoy life, and the simple pleasures we sometimes take for granted, even if it means volunteering her time to do it, which she does with a huge smile and a laugh that is contagious. A lot of work goes into the planning, preparation, and carry-out of the activities. Elaine does it all with a smile because it means so much for the individuals, it’s not even a requirement of her job.
Thanks for all you do Elaine!
September 2008
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Blair Kittredge
Assistant Manager – Franklin Group Home
Blair Kittredge is the SCARC Employee of the Month for September 2008. Blair has been employed with SCARC since August 2006; and is currently the Assistant Manager at the Franklin Group Home. Blair resides in Vernon, NJ.
Blair was hired in August of 2006 as a Residential Assistant at the Lafayette Group Home. She then went on to work as a Residential Assistant at the Vernon Group Home in March of 2007. Blair proved herself to be a valuable part of the Vernon Group Home team. In June 2008 Blair was promoted as Assistant Manager at the Franklin Group Home.
Blair went to Franklin with an enthusiastic attitude. She has gone above and beyond to make sure that the individuals receive the care they need. She has on numerous occasions come in to work to assist with emergencies on her day off and when she was not MOC. She is dedicated and caring and ensures that the program and the individual’s lives are fulfilling. There is nothing that she won’t do for the guys and the program.
Franklin is so much better because of all she has done in a short time there. Through many recent issues Blair has remained positive and has a do what it takes to get the job done attitude.
CONGRATULATIONS
Way to go Blair!
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