How did you get started in this field? I spent most of my career as a purchasing agent, but was more proud of my 20 years of charitable fundraising with the Fraternal Order of Eagles. I found myself at a personal crossroad, felt there was more I could do to make a
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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? When I was 13, I became involved in a volunteer group that created social events such as dances, BINGO Nights, Saturday Bowling and weekend camping trips for young children with disabilities. Then, my first official job as a teenager was working for a town
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
How did you get started in this field? In high school I volunteered in the Special Education classroom assisting teachers with basic life skills. After graduating from college, I was browsing the internet and found CWS. Everything from the mission statement to the photos and events drew me in. What training did
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