IGHL is proud to announce that Erick Larson, Cook Manager, is the May 2026 Employee of the Month.
Erick began his journey with IGHL just over 20 years ago, Oct 2005. He originally started as the cook at the Speonk ICF but as the story goes - Walter "stole" Erick in 2008 and thus has been at the Manorville Opportunity Center ever since.
Erick is an integral part of the Manorville Opportunity Center's family. He offers cooking classes to our individuals, prepares the "infamous" holiday lunches, keeps the staff happily fed, and at times cooks meals for houses who are unable to do so. He even makes the best chocolate chips in this world. Erick is extremely loyal to the people we support and is forever looking for ways to help improve their quality of life. He absolutely loves his sister Kathleen who he ensures has a wonderful life of travel, meaningful experiences and unconditional love. IGHL is beyond lucky to have someone like Erick apart of our team.
Congratulations, Erick!
The award ceremony for Erick will take place at Manorville Administration Building on 5/28/2026 at 2:45pm. For those who are unable to attend, the celebration will be posted on Facebook.
IGHL is proud to announce that Suzanne Schmidt, LPN for 106 Pine St, Whiteoak IRA and Halpern IRA, is the April 2026 Employee of the Month.
Suzanne began her time with IGHL 2 years ago. She is an exceptionally skilled and compassionate nurse who consistently demonstrates dedication to the individuals we support as well as to her team. She provides high-quality nursing care while always treating the individuals with kindness, patience, and respect. Her strong communication and leadership skills make her a valued resource to both staff and management.
Sue is highly organized and dependable, and she consistently goes above and beyond her responsibilities. One of the things that truly sets Sue apart is her willingness to step in wherever she is needed. She supports programs beyond her own and works in many capacities when staffing is limited. Whether she is providing nursing care, assisting as a DSP, helping with cooking, or pitching in with cleaning, Sue does so without hesitation to ensure the individuals we support receive the best care possible.
Sue’s flexibility, teamwork, and genuine compassion make a significant impact on the homes she supports and on the lives of the individuals in our care. She is a pleasure to work with and truly embodies the values of our organization.
Congratulations, Suzanne!
The award ceremony for Suzanne will take place at Halpern IRA TBD. For those who are unable to attend, the celebration will be posted on Facebook.