How did you get started as a job coach for Five-County Employment Services? The job that I had prior to this one employed CWS members with disabilities. After leaving that position, I thought about the positive interactions that I had with those people and their CWS coaches and decided to apply. What

How did you get started in this field? I’ve always enjoyed working with people with disabilities. My first experience was substitute teaching in the special education program at the local school. Then, I reviewed numerous companies, and applied at CWS. What training did you have? My training was limited when I started.

How did you get started in this field? I got involved because of school. I was a nursing major and halfway through the nursing program, I decided to switch majors. I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but decided to switch to therapeutic recreation and started working for a human services

Dee has been a member of CWS since September 27, 2010 and works in Employment Services. As an exceptional Direct Support Professional, Dee was asked to speak about her work at CWS supporting people with disabilities during 2011 Direct Support Professional Week. How did you get started in this field? I literally

Kelly has been a member of CWS since December 7, 2007 and works at Minuteman Drive. As an exceptional Direct Support Professional, Kate was asked to speak about her work at CWS supporting people with disabilities during 2011 Direct Support Professional Week. How did you get started in this field? I was

Jeff has been a member of CWS since March 25, 2011 and works at the Butler House. As an exceptional Direct Support Professional, Jeff was asked to speak about his work at CWS supporting people with disabilities during 2011 Direct Support Professional Week. How did you get started in this field? Prior

Scott has been a member of CWS since December 13, 2010 and works at Arbor View. As an exceptional Direct Support Professional, Scott was asked to speak about his work at CWS supporting people with disabilities during 2011 Direct Support Professional Week. How did you get started in this field? I first

Lorraine has been a member of CWS since January 2, 2007 and works at Wilson Street (formerly Marston Street). As an exceptional Direct Support Professional, Lorraine was asked to speak about her work at CWS supporting people with disabilities during 2011 Direct Support Professional Week. How did you get started in this

Jerry has been a member of CWS since December 15, 2008 and works at Harmony Lane. As an exceptional Direct Support Professional, Jerry was asked to speak about his work at CWS supporting people with disabilities during 2011 Direct Support Professional Week. How did you get started in this field? I started

Karen has been a member of CWS since July 1, 1985 and works at Saco Community Services. As an exceptional Direct Support Professional, Karen was asked to speak about her work at CWS supporting people with disabilities during 2011 Direct Support Professional Week. How did you get started in this field? I