IGHL is proud to announce that Mary Ann Opulente, Admin Assistant for Program at Family Services, is the February 2025 Employee of the Month.
Mary Ann is an outstanding asset to the Family Services Department. She has been with IGHL 12years. She began with IGHL as a Direct Support Professional, became a Driver and was a Physical Therapy Aide for many years prior to her current position. Mary Ann has always excelled in all of her positions within the organization. She has been instrumental in helping to launch the eVero pilot program by coordinating staff training and following up to ensure that entries are being made correctly while guiding staff with any issues. Mary Ann takes the initiative to handle situations as they arise and exhibits excellent critical thinking and technology skills. This past year Family Services has grown to include the reopening of Holbrook Respite. Mary Ann was a vital component in coordinating the launch of the respite by ensuring Holbrook had everything it needed to provide services for the people we support. She interfaces well with both our managers and recreation facilitator and continues to offer support daily. Mary Ann is truly a dedicated and caring staff willing to jump in wherever she is needed and Family Services. She is well deserving of this honor.
Congratulations Mary Ann!
The award ceremony for Mary Ann will take place 2/14/2025 at 12:30p at Family Services. For those who are unable to attend, the celebration will be posted on Facebook.
IGHL is proud to announce that Darian McMillan Mahabir, Day Hab Specialist at Union Day Hab, is the January 2025 Employee of the Month.
Darian has been with IGHL just under 2 years. From the day he started at Union, he has added so much positivity and fun to each day. He is know for his spirited readings of library books to the participants, for moving faster than the speed of light, for his endless "Dad Jokes" and for being willing and happy to take on any and all responsibilities. Darian makes sure to keep his co-workers smiling with compliments and treats from his secret candy stash when needed. He cares deeply for all participants and deals with behavioral and medical challenges calmly and patiently. He is always happy and willing to go out in the community, to the hospital with participants when needed, to help his co-workers whenever needed, and truly to do anything asked. He is reliable, dependable, and makes a great impression on all who he meets. His enthusiasm for this job is evident even in his facial recognition swipe ins where he often poses comically. In addition to working hard at the Day Hab, Darian picks up shifts in the residences where he is appreciated and well liked. Darian is an integral part of the Union and IGHL team.
Congratulations Darian!
The award ceremony for Darian will take place at Union Day Hab Thursday 1/23/2025 at 3:30pm. For those who are unable to attend, the celebration will be posted on Facebook.