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Employees Recognized For Dedication To 91��Ƭ

Michelle Lang — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:11:47 +0000

91��Ƭ held its 2019 Employee Recognition Ceremony Jan. 24 at St. Joseph Plaza where 59 employees were recognized for their years of service to the organization. Plaques were handed out to employees for reaching milestones of five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years with 91��Ƭ.
“Everyone here is responsible for carrying out 91��Ƭ’s mission,” said NCC CEO Richard Rohrman. “And you do such a wonderful job. I just really want to thank you and congratulate you for all of the hard work.”
Director of Human Resources Ben Galvez said the employees recognized have over 730 years of service to 91��Ƭ collectively.
“Your collective years at 91��Ƭ demonstrate your commitment to the people we serve that depend on us,” Galvez said. “It also shows your commitment to helping to fulfill our mission on a daily basis.”
Two employees from Environmental Services, Bryant Hall and Linda Studivant, were recognized for having the longest tenure of 35 years.
“Linda has been the smiling face and the happy voice that you hear whenever you call Environmental Services,” Rohrman said. “I’ve never heard a cross word, I’ve never heard a complaint. I’ve never heard anything other than, ‘What can I do to help?’ out of Linda in all these years.”
Rohrman said Hall can be seen throughout the NCC network.
“Every time you turn around, he’s always fixing a problem. He’s always there when you need him,” Rohrman said. “Whenever there’s a need, Bryant’s on the job. Bryant, thank you so much for all your contributions.”
NCC Chief of Staff Kathy Spivey received a plaque for 25 years of service. Rohrman called her the rock of 91��Ƭ.
“She has been part of everything 91��Ƭ has done. She brought the insights, the compassion, the ideas that have really helped form 91��Ƭ,” he said. “She was with Monsignor every day and was part of making 91��Ƭ what it is now.”
Director of Mission Frances Teabout shared a poem about how people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. She related it to 91��Ƭ saying employees come to NCC for a reason (they need a job and the organization needs a role filled), some stay for a season (a while but then they decide to move on) and others stay for a lifetime.
“Today we just want to pause and thank you all for being a part of 91��Ƭ, for being the spirit of 91��Ƭ,” Teabout said. “Whether you’ve been here for a reason, which is now becoming a season, or for a lifetime.”
Employees recognized at the ceremony each received a plaque commemorating their years of service and were treated to lunch in their honor.
EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED
Five Years: Alicia Adams (SAIF), Akinade Adeyemi (Security), Leslie Andujar (Human Resources), Bridget Bouie (Security), Ramon Cabrera (Environmental Services), Alphonzo Clanton (Environmental Services), Dwayne Clyburn (Environmental Services), Frances Davis (HHELC), Mark Hall (Security), Jacqueline Henry (Extended Care), Evelyn John (CHELC), Sam Joseph (Environmental Services), Ronald Manning (Environmental Services), Gertrude McLean (CHELC), Rhonda Nobles (Extended Care), Helen Okafor (Extended Care), Elsie Palacios (CHELC), Ronald Prysock (Workforce Development), Joseph Takouezim (Management), Dametria Wertz (FSB), Wade Wilcher (Security) and John Zaccheus (YATC).
Ten Years: Solomon O. Airiofolo (Extended Care), Jerome S. Barrow (Security), Tangula Brown (HHELC), Nijeriah T. Coley-Severin (Extended Care), Rose Estaing (Extended Care), Cephus Harris (Environmental Services), Tamara Harris (Extended Care), Mary Ikpa (Extended Care), Ruth J. Kimutai (Extended Care), Ronda Lawrence (Environmental Services), John S. Mensah (Security), Rahel A. Nyambi (Extended Care), Lawretta Odih (Extended Care), Ngozi Onuoha (Extended Care), Rosa Ramirez (Adult Learning), Sattie Samkaran (Security) and Lateisha Telfair (CHELC).
Fifteen Years: Yetunde Amokun (Extended Care), Cristhian F. Barcelos (Adult Learning), Roxana Benjamin (Extended Care), Kala Boxcell (Extended Care), Peter Nyamo (Extended Care) and Prentiss Thompson (Security).
Twenty Years: Richard S. Cammarieri (Administration), Lourdes Fuentes (Resident Services), Elizabeth Mbakaya (Finance), Gwendolyn Robinson (Extended Care) and Delores Thomas (Extended Care).
Twenty-Five Years: Fitzroy Barnett (Harmony House), Gerard Mansare (Security), Wilson Medina (Environmental Services) and Kathy L. Spivey (Administration).
Thirty Years: William Folsom (Security), Samson Gebreyesus (Management) and Fany Lopez (Extended Care).
Thirty-Five Years: Bryant Hall (Environmental Services) and Linda C. Studivant (Environmental Services).

Employees Recognized For Commitment To 91��Ƭ

Michelle Lang — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 20:38:53 +0000

Seventy-six 91��Ƭ employees were recognized for their years of service to the organization during the 2018 Employee Recognition Ceremony March 1.

“Thank you for your service to 91��Ƭ,” NCC CEO Richard Rohrman said at the event. “Many of the first impressions that people get are from interacting with you. I want to thank you for holding 91��Ƭ’s mission in your heart.”

William P. Robinson, Building Trades instructor for 91��Ƭ Workforce Development Center, had the longest tenure with 30 years working for NCC.

Rohrman thanked Robinson for his dedication and called him a valuable asset to 91��Ƭ.

Director of Human Resources Ben Galvez pointed out that the ceremony was meant to honor more than just the number of years employees have worked at NCC.

“Not only are we recognizing the years of service but all the things the employees here today have accomplished over the years. All the children and adults you taught, all of the clients you have assisted, the children you cared for, all the work that you’ve done with our youth, job training and most importantly that you cared for the community,” he said.

Director of Mission Frances Teabout provided Words of Wisdom at the event, encouraging everyone to “live life on purpose” by following a few simple steps: live by your beliefs and values, set priorities in your life, follow your passion, achieve balance, make a difference in somebody else’s life and live in the moment.

91��Ƭ Founder Monsignor William J. Linder was also in attendance. He reflected on the 50th anniversary of 91��Ƭ and how many didn’t believe the organization would last that long. He told employees to enjoy the celebration.

Every recognized employee received a plaque commemorating their years of service and each had the opportunity to participate in the luncheon held in their honor.

Employees Recognized

Five years: Warren Booker (Security), Rodney Brutton (Workforce Development), Terrence Dhainy (Environmental Services), Leiron Flournoy (Youth Services), Latonya Ford (Finance), Roberson Jackson (Security), Cindy Jackson-Williams (Security), Yvette Johnson (CHELC), Vinod Khare (Finance), Basilio Mota (Environmental Services), Foluke Ogundele (Extended Care), Michael Pitt (Security), Patricia Prest (Home Friends), Sarah Rolon (Finance), Albert Tapia (Management), Frances Teabout (Mission), Darrell White (Security), Quawee Williams (Security), Gregory Willis (Youth Services) and Rayon Wilson (Environmental Services).

Ten years: Maria Armas (Extended Care), Sharon E. Brown (CHELC), Geraldine T. Bruce (Management), Phillip Cobbs (Security), Osiomwanr Edwards (Extended Care), Anthony J. Forte (Adult Learning Center), Manuela Garcia (Management), Antwine King (Environmental Services), Toshia LaBerth (Human Resources), Lateesha Malone (CHELC), Keith O. McKenzie (Environmental Services), Kelly Page (CHELC), Yonette Semple (Extended Care), Migdalia Serrano (FSB), Atul K. Shah (Credit Union), Modesta Valera (Extended Care) and Angela M. Williams (Finance).

Fifteen years: Julio M. Arroyabe (YATC), Deborah Bell (SAIF), Tina D. Buckman (Extended Care), Joseph Crocker (Security), Martinha Gracias (Extended Care), Wayne N. Gravesande (Environmental Services), Frances Haywood (Extended Care), Ann T. Hope (Extended Care), Rhonda Johnson (Security), Arti D. Kakkar (FSB), Tommy Newkirk (Security), Nelly Noel (CHELC), Martina Nunez (Adult Learning Center), Abigail Osorto (CHELC), Lorelei A. Ramos (Extended Care), Carlos A. Rodriguez (Environmental Services), Maria Ruiz (Environmental Services) and Reginald T. Watson (Environmental Services).

Twenty years: Hakim M. Alston (Environmental Services), Carolyn Andrews (HHELC), Atiya Barkley (Extended Care), Brenda Buesing (Human Resources), Maria Cruz (Extended Care), Mary Hall (Extended Care), Delya D. Holt (Adult Learning Center), Krishna Kumar (Extended Care), Alexandra E. Solano (Finance), Dehab Teklit (Extended Care), Joann Williams (Resource Center), Brian A. Yhap (Environmental Services) and Woolford A. Yhap (Environmental Services).

Twenty-five years: Elizabeth Brookins (Extended Care), Amabel Clement (Extended Care), Ali Jenkins (Corporate Transportation), Rufus Keil (Environmental Services), Julia Ngari (Extended Care) and Veronica Onwunaka (Extended Care).

Thirty years: William P. Robinson (Workforce Development)

NCC Security Personnel Start Training Program

Michelle Lang — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:20:03 +0000

Members of the 91��Ƭ Security Department will be undergoing new training throughout 2018. The process began with three supervisors participating in a three-day training Jan. 23-25 at St. Joseph Plaza.

“Through training, policies, rules and regulations, this is how we ensure officers are trained to do what needs to be done,” said Security Operations Manager John Wade.

Wade is leading the effort and is conducting the training with help from Human Resources Director Ben Galvez and Family Service Bureau Executive Director Manuela Garcia. Wade is certified to teach almost half of the curriculum at the Police Academy and has used that background to customize training for NCC personnel. He is leading the majority of the training. Galvez is reviewing HR policies and procedures with employees. Garcia is helping with the mental health aspect of the training, including de-escalation techniques.

The training covers areas including standard operating procedures, leadership and management, ethics, verbal de-escalation, incident command and active shooter. Wade also recently reworked the emergency plans for Community Hills Early Learning Center and Harmony House Early Learning Center and will review those plans as part of the training as well.

Training will be conducted in small groups throughout the year based on employees’ schedules and positions. Supervisors will receive training first, followed by dispatchers, patrol officers and officers at the various NCC sites. Some of the training will be specifically geared toward employees’ positions. Wade plans to have everyone complete three days worth of training.