By Chris Chica, Residential Services Coordinator

Each month, we will recognize two DSPs of the Month as well as a Program Manager of the Month. We are thankful for all the ways they bring the best of themselves to those they support and their colleagues. Please join us in celebrating them:

August DSPs of the Month: Sadaq Ibrahim & Jill Peters

Sadaq

Sadaq Ibrahim [5th Street] – Sadaq is someone with a multitude of terrific qualities, and our 5th Street home values and appreciates his amazing work here as a DSP! Sadaq’s dependability and selflessness are two qualities that stand-out to his coworkers, and he also does a fantastic job of building positive relationships with each person that resides at 5th Street. Per 5th Street’s Program Manager Hattisha Gary, Sadaq makes everyone feel “included, supported, and valued,” and he engages the folks supported at 5th Street with ease, as he exudes “patience, kindness, and a positive attitude” with every interaction! Additionally, Sadaq is lauded for his excellent communication skills (with both fellow staff and the people-supported at 5th Street), and he never ceases to do a great job at understanding and responding to each respective person’s needs. Sadaq is such a well-rounded and quality member of our 5th Street home (and our organization as a whole), and he is deservedly receiving the honor as one of our ‘DSPs of the Month’ for August – congratulations, Sadaq!

Jill

Jill Peters [Holdridge] – Jill is the Lead DSP at our Holdridge home, and she personifies what it means to be an excellent Lead DSP!  Jill is known for consistently exceeding the expectations of her role – Jill does this by being extremely dedicated, an exemplary leader, and having genuine compassion for the men that are supported at Holdridge. Jill’s strong work ethic and positive attitude lend to an environment where the guys who live at Holdridge, as well as the entire staff team at the home, know that they can depend on Jill! Jill continually steps-in and steps-up wherever needed – including assisting with challenging situations that her coworkers face, taking-on additional responsibilities as needed, and guiding new staff members to be as successful as they can be while working at the home. The difference that Jill makes every time she works resonates through the entire house – Jill’s attention to detail is bar-none, and Holdridge as a whole benefits an immense amount. With all of this being said, Jill is one of our ‘DSPs of the Month’ for August – congratulations, Jill!

August Program Manager of the Month: Marcella Moore

Marcella

36th Street is a home that benefits from a Program Manager that puts the women who live at this home first, while also being a strong leader and team player – that Program Manager is none other than Marcella Moore! Marcella doesn’t hesitate to go above-and-beyond for the women at 36th Street – Marcella will routinely come in early to support one of the ladies with their hair, and this is just one example (of many!) of Marcella putting the needs of the ladies at 36th Street first! Marcella is a supportive presence at 36th Street, and she is continually sharing her knowledge and expertise with her staff team. Per her Program Director Rosemary Smith, Marcella is one that will take on new challenges without any hesitation, and she always follows-through on things “with a positive and solution-focused attitude.” Rosemary adds that Marcella’s “reliability, selflessness, and willingness to step up make her an invaluable member of the team, and her impact is felt not only by the individuals she serves, but by everyone fortunate enough to work alongside her.” Marcella’s compassion, dedication, and commitment to making a positive difference has not gone unnoticed, and with that, she is our ‘PM of the Month’ for August – congratulations, Marcella!