Dungarvin’s team in Evansville, IN recently held their milestone event! ⭐ This event recognizes team members who have reached significant service milestones highlighting their long-term commitment to the individuals and communities we support. Tracie Naillieux, State Business Manager, explained that “working in this field requires compassion, commitment, and resilience, and celebrating both longevity and exceptional performance helps ensure those efforts do not go unnoticed.”
“To respect and respond to the choices of people in need of supports.” This is the mission that guides our person-centered work. Careers at Dungarvin offer meaningful opportunities for people who want to make a difference in their own lives and in their communities. We’re always hiring in the 17 states in which we operate, and we’re looking for colleagues who have these ideal characteristics. Watch this video to learn more!
Two outstanding members of our Dungarvin Oregon team on receiving well-deserved recognition from the Oregon Resource Association (ORA). Dianna Helton was honored with the “Direct Support Professional of the Year” award. The “Leadership Excellence” award went to Nermina Cehic. Read more about them and their award on our Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram post!
Last week we spent three days celebrating 6 Direct Support Professionals that were recognized nationally for being the best of the best. To be a DSP is not easy – it requires patience, tenacity, courage, and a kind heart. Through interactions with the winners, we are proud to say that they truly represent the best of what Dungarvin strives to accomplish through the services we provide. On Tuesday, we heard from our CEO and ANCOR’s President, Lori Kress, and we danced the night away together. Wednesday gave us the opportunity to take our DSPs on a tour through Boston and experience a harbor boat tour. Later that evening, we presented them with a token of our gratitude and had a lovely dinner with speeches recognizing them and our ANCOR Ambassador graduates. Thursday we watched as each of our national winners were recognized in front of their peers as the DSP of the Year for their states. They reminded us that compassion doesn't clock out. Every year, this experience reminds us to be grateful to each and every Dungarvin DSP throughout the country for the work they do and the hours they put in when no one is watching. YOU are Dungarvin.
It is with great pride that we recognize our SIX ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources DSP winners! 🎉 Chosen from a record-breaking pool of nearly 550 nominees, these individuals were selected for their exemplary dedication, creativity and innovation in providing critical supports for people with disabilities. We cannot wait to watch them be honored at the ANCOR Connect Conference on April 23rd. Read our full press release here: https://bit.ly/4veJSxh Please join us in congratulating them!
Meet Larita, an individual Dungarvin supports! 👋 She LOVES to make scarves and hats for her family and even gives them to the homeless during the winter, so they can keep warm. Over time, she’s produced many gifts and even made a scarf and hat for her DSP, Felicia, as a Christmas present! She is so talented and we love to see her sharing her passion with others. During #DevelopmentalDisabilityAwarenessMonth, we highlight the individuals we support, featuring examples of what they CAN do!
Nearly 85 percent of the Direct Care Industry is made up of women professionals, according to PHI’s (Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute) National Direct Care Workforce Resource Center. Similarly, more than 65 percent of Dungarvin is comprised of women at all levels of our company! We salute all the women who tirelessly support and advocate the many individuals Dungarvin supports. We couldn’t do this mission-based work without you! May you feel celebrated, seen and valued today and every day. 🫶
Celebrating a Milestone of 50 Years of Serving Individuals and Families! As services change and locations expand, our mission has always stayed the same by respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. To those of you who have been with us for this journey, big or small, thank you.
5 Questions with Christina Rivers! Christina is a Project Assistant who works with the Dungarvin Project Management team. She’s had an interesting career, during which she’s realized she values colleagues who communicate thoughtfully and who possess a strong work ethic. Christina also has musical talent — learn what it is, as well as what she considers her greatest achievement. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3OgVnDH
👉 “We are all, together, part of a diversity industry, calling on others to support and accept each other despite our differences.” “#BlackHistoryMonth is a wonderful opportunity to reinforce why acceptance of diversity is more important than ever. Our organization is filled with caring professionals who are so good at their jobs precisely because of the life experiences they bring with them,” explained Brent Aberg, Northwest Regional Director. “In celebration of our robust diversity in the Northwest region, I want to express my appreciation for the capable professionals at Dungarvin as we celebrate them and all that they bring to the direct support industry.” Featured in photo is Brent with 2025 ANCOR DSP of the Year for the state of Oregon, Maria Francisco, celebrating her accomplishment and recognizing the importance of diversity.
