April 2016 - Crosspoint Human Services

April 2016
Crosspoint Human Services Employee Newsletter
To The Point
Crosspoint Human
Services
Board of Directors
Staff Reaching Landmark Years in 2015
30 Years
Setsu Marks
Chairman
Maurie Miller
Vice Chairman
Mark Denman
Secretary
Rose Butler
25 Years
Scott Johnson
20 Years
Mary Potts
Sherry Huffman
Lisa Rhodes
Treasurer
Wes Grimes
Wendy Barnes
John Drews
Stan Hogsett
Terry Miles
Terri Tate
Tammy Wilson
Executive Director
Thomas Pollock
210 Ave C
Danville, IL 61832
15 Years
Sue Meeker
Misty Johnson
Shirley Shafer
Sherman Hocketta
Julie Key
Dawn Richardson
Linda McLaughlin
217-442-3200
217-442-8471 TTY
217-442-7460 FAX
10 Years
Debra Zoerb
5 Years
Sandra Davis
Dianna Puckett
Robert Pickett
Dacia Dixon
Staff Anniversaries in May
Inside This Issue
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Y’s Buys Thrift Shop
Staff Birthdays in May
Vocational Program Information
PAGE 3
New Faces
Farewell to the Fitness Center
PAGE 4
Gotcha’s
PAGE 5
Recognition for Years of Service
PAGE 6, 7, 8, 9
Recognition Dinner
PAGE 10
TB
CPR and First Aid
Gotcha’s
Thought for May
1 Year
Stalina Harris
Vicki Neal
Malissa Weiser
2 Years
3 Years
Jennifer McNair
Toni Hendricks
5 Years
Lindsay Fuentes
Diane Robinson
Michelle Toth
8 Years
Barbara Darr
19 Years
33 Years
Rhonda Parrish
Maretta Withers
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Crosspoint
Human Services
Directors and Supervisors
Medical Director
Dr. Bumyong Lee
Clinical Director
Lisa Rhodes
Recovery Services, PSR &
Crisis Intervention
- Director
Roberta Cundiff
Vanetta Harvey
Ellen Surprenant
Aimee Unakis
Stalina Harris
Crosspoint’s Y’s Buys Thrift Store
208 N. Jackson (Right behind the Y)
(217) 709-0331
Business Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:30
Check Out Our Weekly Specials!!
Donations are accepted and welcomed.
You may drop off your donations during business hours at the back door of the shop
Staff Birthdays in May
Meredith Grant 5/02
Crisis Response & Follow
Up Services
- Director
Hamutal Shpigler
Sherry Huffman 5/03
Residential Services
Lisa Rhodes - Director
Kara Earles
Amanda Edwards
Linda Rudy
Mary Jones 5/10
Developmental Services
Joe Rasmussen - Director
Debra Mank
Sue Meeker
Cheryl Pichon
Tim Revello
Human Resources &
Quality Assurance
Michelle Nelson - Director
Maintenance
Gary Miller - Director
Administrative Services
Carol Pichon - Director
Sonna Rodgers
Y Programs
Cher Pollock - Director
Shelter Services
Maretta Withers
Early Learning Center
Cindy Montgomery
Trina Beinborn 5/08
Dianna Puckett 5/13
Clara Davis 5/16
Lisa Rhodes 5/22
Sandy Pearson 5/25
Vocational Program Information
Do you know of a person served that thinks finding a job in Danville is
impossible?
Do you know of a person served that has difficulty keeping a job because of their
disability?
Crosspoint Human Services’ Individual Placement and Support Program can help them change the impossible to POSSIBLE.
Our Employment Specialists can assist with identifying a job that will
best match their interests, situation and skills set. Other services include resume building, improving interview skills, assistance with
completing applications, meeting hiring managers, follow-up services,
and job retention training.
If you have any questions, please call Aimee Unakis, Vocational Supervisor, at 442-3200, ext 166 for more information or to make a referral.
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ACCREDITED BY:
New Faces
Council On Accreditation of Services for Families and Children
LICENSED BY:
Illinois Department of Human
Services and Illinois Department
of Public Health
Rusty Snapp
Maintenance Technician II
April 14, 2016
Paul Collom
Maintenance Technician II
April 21, 2016
Farewell to our friends at the
Tone & Tan Fitness Center
Crosspoint Human Services
has been serving Vermilion
County since 1980 by consolidating the services of the Vermilion Mental Health and Developmental Center, incorporated
in 1955, and the Retarded
Children’s Center, incorporated
in 1964.
VISION STATEMENT
Crosspoint Human Services believes that all people should have
every opportunity to realize their
highest possible level for a productive and healthy life in their
community.
MISSION STATEMENT
Crosspoint provides quality human services in a competent and
reliable fashion to individuals,
families and the community.
Anthony, Brandi, Clint, Kylan
Crosspoint
Human Services
210 Ave C
Danville, IL 61832
PHONE:
(217) 442-3200
FAX:
(217) 442-7460
E-MAIL
[email protected]
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From: The Recognition Committee
Diana Brenneman GOTCHA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for giving me curriculums to plan, and for ideas and advice! I
appreciate the insight and help!”
Tina Brown GOTCHA’d by PSR Staff, “For cleaning our room every Thursday after groups. For being flexible and cleaning
it early Friday mornings if we are running over on a Thursday. Thank you so much. It is greatly appreciated.”
Michelle Glines GOTCHA’d by Rhonda Parrish, “For always being available to assist when I have a problem. Thank you.”
Brenda Hays GOTCHA’d by Crisis Champaign, “We would like to extend a huge, thank you, for all your help and going out
of your way to help and support us. Not only was there a person served in crisis, but you came to our rescue when our
team was as well. Thanks for going above and beyond!”
Randi Jones GOTCHA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for making sure you say hello to me every time you see me! I miss
WRAP group with you! I enjoyed learning from you.”
Julie Key GOTCHA’d by Meghan Babb, “Thank you for all that you do for everyone! You are a great co-worker and a wonderful employee to this company! Thank you for always being willing to help!” :-)
Sandy Knauer GOTCHA’d by Vickie Miller, “For always helping out others and having the knowledge-Thank You!!! You
are a valuable asset to the 309 Team and the whole company.”
Linda McLaughlin GOTCHA’d by Catherine Huerta, “Thank you for the wonderful help you gave us when we worked shorthanded in the Early Learning Center. We appreciate your team work.”
Taryn Miller GOTCHA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for the group ideas, and for always making me laugh at the beginning of the day!”
Cindy Montgomery GOTCHA’d by Cathy Huerta, “Thanks for helping me cover - moving from room to room, job to job.”
Tammy Moore GOTCHA’d by Dacia Dixon, “I appreciate you stepping up and willing to work for me. Thank you!”
Holly Phillips GOTCHA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for giving me curriculums to plan, and for helping me find good
resources to use! I appreciate your help!!”
Mary Potts GOTCHA’d by Dacia Dixon, “Thank you so much for working for me when no one else would. I greatly appreciate it. You cared and I will never forget it!!”
Lisa Rhodes GOTCHA’d by Meghan Babb, “Thank you for all you do for everyone! You are a great supervisor and such a
valued employee.” :-)
Lisa Rhodes GOTCHA’d by Nursing, Julie, Nichole & Meghan, “Thanks for ALL you do for the nursing department and
agency wide. You go above and beyond everyday for all of us. Thanks is not enough.”
Linda Rudy GOTCHA’d by Meghan Babbs, “Thank you for being so flexible and helping so many out including me when
we need it! You are a great co-worker, supervisor and employee to this company! You do so much it doesn’t go unnoticed!”
Ryon Shults GOTCHA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for being such a great vocational role model for us! We learn so
much from you, and you are definitely the backbone of VOC!”
Jen Smith GOTCHA’d by Ryon Shults, “For picking up a vocational caseload and helping our team reach Exemplary Fidelity!”
Rusty Snapp GOTCHA’d by Debbie Zoerb, “Thanks for taking time out to help me put away a box of closed files on top of
the cabinet.”
Nichole Steinsdoerfer GOTCHA’d by Meghan Babb, “Thank you for always being willing to assist in any way possible.
You are a wonderful co-worker and a great employee to this company!!” :-)
Aimee Unakis GOTCHA’d by Ryon Shults, “For leading the vocational team to Exemplary Fidelity!”
Aimee Unakis GOTCHA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for giving me the chances to learn and gain new experience!
Thank you for being an excellent leader and teacher!”
Continued on page 10
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Thank you for your service to Crosspoint Human Services
Debra Zoerb - 10 Years
Dianna Puckett - 5 Years
Employee
Recognition Dinner
April 2, 2016
Turtle Run Golf Club
Sherry Huffman - 20 Years
Misty Johnson - 15 Years
Mary Potts
20 Years
Scott Johnson - 25 Years
Setsu Marks - 30 Years
Employee
Recognition
Dinner
April 2, 2016
Employee
Recognition
Dinner
April 2, 2016
Employee
Recognition
Dinner
April 2, 2016
TB Testing
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
8:45 - 9:15 am
And
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
3:30 - 4:00 pm
In Human Resources
Charlie Cargile
Paul Collom
Roberta Cundiff
Nikki Duffy
Gladys Fisher
Louquita Flowers
Ken Howard
Misty Johnson
Kris Kizer
Theresa Lawrence
Linda McLaughlin
Cindy Montgomery
Linda Rudy
Hamutal Shpigler
Rusty Snapp
Tracy Wolfe
CPR Training
First Aid Training
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
9:00 am
Group Room, 210 Ave C
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
1:00 pm
Group Room, 210 Ave C
Ben Bernstein
Brynn Chase
Paul Collom
Sandra Davis
Karla Dieu
Lindsay Fuentes
Cathy Huerta
Jennifer McNair
Gary Miller
Michelle Nelson
Mona Persaud-Kennett
Cheryl Pollock
Lisa Rhodes
Diane Robinson
Rusty Snapp
Michelle Toth
Taylor Vollmer
Bonne Wood
Gladys Fisher
Tywon Gouard
Jennifer McNair
Mary Winemiller
Bonne Wood
Continued from page 4
Maretta Withers GOTCHA’d by Catherine Huerta, “Thank you for the wonderful help you gave us when we worked shorthanded in the Early Learning Center. We appreciate your team work.”
Maretta Withers GOTCHA’d by Cindy Montgomery, “Thank you for helping out by covering the infant room. Great team
work!”
Mark Woods GOTCHA’d by DeShawn McKissack, “Thank you for letting me use your air compressor. It was greatly appreciated. Team work makes the Dream Work!!!”
AND THE WINNER IS…. MARETTA WITHERS!!!
Thank you, Maretta, and all the GOTCHA nominees, for going the “extra mile” for
your co-workers and persons served! We appreciate you!!!!
It’s not too late...there will be a winner drawn every month. So, catch a co-worker going above and beyond and Nominate them for a GOTCHA!!
Thought for May
“Your ambition should be to get as much life out of living as you possibly can, as much enjoyment,
as much interest, as much experience, as much understanding. Not simply be what is generally
called a success.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
American politician, diplomat, activist