Celebrating our Employees of the Quarter: Q1 2023
The CP Family is comprised of extraordinary people working to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve a fulfilling life. Each quarter during the calendar year, we highlight specific employees who have gone above and beyond for the people we support. For Q1 2023, we recognize the following employees, and included various quotes from the EOTQ celebration from both award recipients and their nominating team member:
Yvette Brooks
Yvette Brooks, Habilitation Aide
“I work at the Cora Hoffman Center on Staten Island. It is a magical building!”
Aneita Daley, Direct Care Counselor
“Aneita is a reliable and dedicated employee, she is always ready to help!” Blondine Jean Pierre (nominator)
Robin Dubose, Community Skills Specialist
Sheila Floyd, Direct Care Counselor
Paula Harris-Forbes, Rehabilitation Specialist
“I enjoy working with the individuals…this experience has taught be a lot about myself…I really enjoy helping [our people] meet their goals.”
Raquel Judge-Mays, Residential Placement Coordinator
“We always get great feedback from the families about their experience with Raquel…and this is a very difficult job she has, and she does it with a lot of grace.“ –Sebastian Chittilappilly (nominator)
Mary Lemor, Direct Care Counselor
Donna Matar, Direct Care Counselor
Ciciley Paternella, Habilitation Aide
Melinda Rivera, Day Shift Supervisor
“Her follow up is impeccable. You could literally send her an email at 6:00, by 6:15 she’s answering saying ‘it’s done’.” –Nikea Clark (nominator)
Jennie Romero
Jennie Romero, Housekeeper-Union8
“I appreciate CP and the individuals we support. Whatever is needed, I try to help.”
Jean Seide, Direct Care Counselor
Kristina Sellers, Secretary/Special Projects
“I have been with CP for 6 years; working with CP has been a blessing…CP is my happy home.”
Jeremiah Shaw, Direct Care Counselor
“He is an amazing staff member.” –Yonette Dey (nominator)
Jacob Vosper, RESSUP
“I love the team that we have, very much. It’s motivating to work with people who have the same values.“
Christopher Walker, Habilitation Aide (pictured)
“One thing I learned over the years is that you’ve got to get to know these individuals.”
Sandra Willis, Medical Case Manager
