STRIVE Employees of the Quarter!
It is my pleasure to announce the three winners of the Strive! For Excellence Outstanding Employee of the 4th Quarter 2014 award. You won’t be surprised to learn we had numerous qualified nominations in both the non-clinical and clinical categories. which made the selection process by the Staff Appreciation Committee very difficult. In a mission-driven company where success is tied so closely to the excellence of our staff, this is great problem to have! Here are the Q4 winners; please join me in congratulating them for their outstanding service! Sincerely, Allen Brown, MSSW CEO Mindie Porter The winner of the Non-clinical Employee of the Quarter is Mindie Porter. Mindie has been employed by Adult and Child since May 14, 2007 as a Secretary/Receptionist. She was promoted to the position that she currently holds of Coordinator-Secretary/Receptionist in October of 2011. Her nomination states she displays and maintains a positive attitude to all internal and external clients. Mindie is willing to go above and beyond to help clients, along with staff, to resolution. Maintaining two computer systems, multiple teams and the busiest and most demanding out of five locations says something about her leadership. She commits to doing the best job she can in providing exceptional customer service that is in the best interest of our consumers and staff! Lynzie Johnson The winner of the Child and Adolescent Service Line Employee of the Quarter is Lynzie Johnson. Lynzie began employment with Adult and Child on June 9, 2008 as a Staff Therapist for the Home Based II team. She was promoted to position of Child and Adolescent Clinical Training in September of 2014. Lynzie’s nomination states the training team is a crucial part of the C&A Service Line, and Lynzie is the person that keeps our team running. In October, the training team lost two members and two new people were hired to take their place. There is no way the transition would have been as smooth without Lynzie. She was patient and understanding as the new members learned the ropes. She continues to be a wonderful peer teacher. She is always on top of things and continues to keep us organized. Cory Yaryan Cory Yaryan Is the winner of the Adult Service Line Employee of the Quarter. Cory has been employed at Adult and Child since November 4, 2013 as Staff Nurse – LPN. He began with the Madison Team and is currently on the Integrated Health Care Team. His nomination states that he shows up each day with a positive outlook, is always willing to help staff out and goes above and beyond to help with client issues when other staff are unavailable. He is flexible with his schedule to help cover some of the clients who struggle to come in on time for appointments. Cory graciously volunteers to put them on his schedule and is flexible with their cancels and no-shows. I consistently receive positive feedback from the prescribers and other staff who work with Cory about the fantastic job he does. I cannot say enough good things about Cory and the services he provides for the FACT Team and the Integrated Health Team.
2014 Annual Report
2014 was a year of great change for Adult and Child Center. Bob Dunbar, our CEO of 20 years, retired, we provided 246,299 hours of direct care to over 5,600 Hoosiers, and we continued to expand services across Central Indiana. Check out our latest annual report for all the details!
4 Ways to Prepare Your Resume for the New Year
Do your New Year’s resolutions include making a career change? Follow these tips to be sure your resume is career ready. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date Did you get a new phone number or move? Do you have a new email address you’re currently using? If so, does your resume reflect the change? Not being able to get a hold of a good candidate because the contact information listed on the resume is incorrect is one of the top frustrations of recruiters. Don’t let outdated information cost you that new career! Check formatting and grammar Make sure your resume is free of errors. Small typos might not seem like that big of a deal, but hiring managers can see them as red flags. This small mistake might give the impression that you don’t pay attention to details or that you might make mistakes while on the job. Small errors while performing job duties can cost companies money. In a manager’s sea of resumes, the ones with errors usually wind up in the “no” pile. Clearly state completed degrees and other training Did you finish a degree or other training course but your resume still says “expected…”? If you finished any trainings or programs that will enhance your employability skills, highlight it. Don’t leave an employer guessing if you finished. It’s not necessary to put a graduation date, but be sure to make it clear that you finished by using words like “completed” or “obtained”. Make sure your objectives are in line with the position This is where a little research can go a long way. If the position you are applying to is a second shift job doing working in the community and you list on your resume that you are seeking an office position with regular morning hours, your resume might not wind up on the top of a hiring manager’s list of applicants to call. Be sure to research positions and make sure they are in line with your career objectives. Latrice is a staff recruiter at Adult and Child Center and is the center point of contact for all people who are interested in working for Adult and Child Center. Watch her blog for information about hiring at A&C and tips for breaking into this rewarding industry. Want to learn more? Follow her blog Read past entries Find career opportunities at Adult and Child.
NAMI Family to Family
FROM DESPAIR and ISOLATION to HOPE and EMPOWERMENT This 11-week class is for parents, siblings, spouses, adult children, friends and significant others of persons with a serious psychiatric illness, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and PTSD. Wednesdays March 25 through June 3 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Adult and Child Center 8320 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227 Linda Williams & Sue Tarplee, Instructors Classes are offered without charge. ** Registration is required** Since classes fill up quickly, early registration is recommended. To register, call NAMI Indianapolis at 317-257-7517 or email info@namiindy.org F2F 2015 Spring AdultChild (2)
