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September 2018 The Newsletter of the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives

NCIA Gazette

Inside this issue:

Ravens Game Outing 2

National Night Out 2

CJS Update 3

Professionalism

Workshop 4

NCIA Attends Open

House 4

Employee Shines 5

Aquatics Outing 5

Tenure Award

Winners

6

Tenure Award

Winners

7

End of Summer Fun 8

Page 2 NCIA Gazette

As the Baltimore Ravens season is underway Director of Business

Services, Vanessa Harrison, took two members of the Business

Services to a game to support the team! Jerome Williams and

Leroy Van Horn, who work on our I95 contract, accompanied

Vanessa for a fun evening and a Ravens win.

Business Services Attends Ravens Game

Residential Participates in “National Night Out” Last month the Fairbrook Homeowners Association hosted a “Night Out’ to raise community

awareness and safety. Members from our 1728 and 1731 Windingbrook homes participated in the

event and received a warm reception from the community. Individuals took pictures with HOA

board members, spoke with neighbors, and shared snacks and beverages with friends in the

community. A special thank you to House Manager, Andra Shelton, for organizing NCIA’s

participation in this event.

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CJS: NCIA Assists in Probation for Opioid Distribution Case

Herb Hoelter was recently consulted for his expertise on a case in the Western District of New York Federal Court. This case involved a first time offender who was charged with possession with intent to distribute opioids. Based on background and mitigation factors developed by NCIA in conjunction with the attorney, Dominic Saraceno, the defendant received three years’ probation. The attorney stated, “NCIA was instrumental in developing background information and alternatives for presentation in this challenging opioid distribution case”. This is a great success story in a challenging case and NCIA is proud to share its involvement. In a follow up from this case Herb received a heart warming letter from the client’s 70 year old mother. (Names removed for legal purposes.)

Dear Herb, As the days pass from the time of (name’s) sentencing, I keep hoping that the words to thank you would certainly come into my mind and heart. I have come to the realization that any words I say to you will never be adequate. How does a mother thank a gentleman for saving her son's life? Answering this question comes in the form of an infinitesimal amount of the grand old words, "Thank you," for all the work and time you sacrificed to save (name). You counseled him, you offered him patience, kindness, trust, and above all, you placed your masterful skills at his (and our) service. There is, however, more to this question's answer. The remainder of my gratefulness comes in the form of an offer. May you always know that if you ever need help, the (name) family will do so in any way possible. One more time, thank you.

Cases like this remind us of the great impact we make here at NCIA.

HR Holds Professionalism Workshop at CDP

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Recently at our Career Development Program NCIA’s Human Resource Generalist, Steve

Cole, held a workshop on professionalism in the workplace.

This workshop was for new hires and tenured employees. Many topics were discussed

such as learning how to rate team members on ‘employable skills’, teaching traits and

behaviors that are acceptable, and showing examples of how dependable employees act in

the workplace. Team building exercises were also completed at this workshop.

Marketing Efforts Increase at Total Care Open House

Total Care Services Inc. is a company that designs, promotes, and provides high quality

health care programs, services and products that empower people to maximize their

potential. NCIA recently attended a Total Care Open House to help maximize the growth

of all of our programs. Vanessa Harrison and Stephen Cooke attended and was able to meet

with other service providers, individuals, and families to teach them about the exciting

opportunities NCIA offers.

These events help the NCIA programs and brand reach as many members of the community

as possible and we plan to attend future open houses as well.

Page 5 NCIA Gazette

Dwayne Wilson and Lauren Hill would like to share the success of NCIA Employee, Stuart Wilde.

Dimensional Health Care came to the NCIA Career Development Center to complete an audit and

had high praise that was shared for Stuart. The letter was as follows:

Good Afternoon NCIA!

I was at the DP today to complete a QA Audit. I was extremely pleased to see that Stewart was still

there!

I wanted to take the time to let you know that Stewart is doing an AMAZING job in his position! The

books were better then we have EVER seen them. The med room was so clean, and most importantly

the clients level of care is beyond what we have ever seen in the past. Stewart is truly an amazing

employee and his work reflects how much he cares about his job and the clients.

Stuart has created a relationship with the on call nurses at our office as well as the pharmacy in order

to advocate for the clients. This is above and beyond anything we have seen someone in his position

do!

We hope to see Stuart at our next audit in 6 months. And please feel free to show/forward this email

to Stewart to let him know how great he is doing. Thank you !

NCIA Employee Shines During Audit

Individuals from the Adult Day Program took to the water in a community outing last month for a

great time learning swimming basics and swim safety.

NCIA Day Program Takes a Day Trip to Callow Hill

Aquatics Center

NCIA Tenure Award Winners

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This month we are announcing our tenure award winners that will receive awards at DSP Day on October

19th. If your name is on this list please stop by the main office between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Awards are

given to employees celebrating their 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 year anniversaries in 2018.

Abaidoo, Dominic

Acheampong, Frank K

Addison, Shalita D

Adebowale, Anthonia

Adebowale, Sherifat A

Adetunji, Olabode A

Adeyemi, Simeon O

Afe, Bankole O

Afere, Esther A

Ajewole, Oluwatosin

Akinmolayemi, Olunike B

Akinroyeje, Victoria O

Akintuyi, Olaniyi M

Alexander, Judith

Allen, Anthony

Allison, Sequoia T

Anderson, Karen D

Argo, Carole

Armstead, Laqia T

Atwell, Angel

Babaoye, Abimbola G

Baha, Nahi A

Barrett, Davon

Battle, Lashawn K

Battle-Norris, Theodosia R

Bazemore, Keith B

Benedict, Corey J

Blackston, Charkia C

Bolarinwa, Shakirat B

Bonds, Quiyana S

Bowie, Kateri S

Bratcher Jr, Thomas

Bratley, Quiana M

Brice, Justin R

Brooks, Taliyah R

Brown, Ronae M

Bryant, Ethel Lee

Buckson, Cygnoria

Bushrod, Gary

Butler, Ternika

Byrd, Zachary T

Campbell, Stacey D

Cannady, Delores

Carter, Kelly S

Charles, Betty

Chiedu, Esther

Childress, Takeyia C

Clark, Toshia N

Cole, Stephen G

Conn, Shamera A

Cooke, Stephen J

Cookson, Lindsey A

Cotton, Jontae I

Crowder, Delwyn G

Cunningham, Alicia D

Davis, Derrick O

Day, Gerald

Day, Gerard

Dent, Ryan J

Dillard, Tyrone Lane

Dillard-Johnson, Yashunda D

Dismel, Arielle S

Dixon, Gloria D

Dixon, Learnest

Dorfman, Elana R

Dorsey, Darnell W

Downes, Montega K

Edmunds, Veronica H

Egabou, Kenneth A

Eko, Moronke O

Elbert, Shawn M

Evans, Nikia A

Farber Jr, Joseph W

Fatile, Mary O

Faulkner, Donnette R

Faust, London V

Ferrell, Pamela

Fieze, Prudencia A

Fisher, Michael

Flanagan, Peter

Flateau, Richard A

Fryer, Pheobe L

Fuerte, Rosalva C

Fulcher, Aldo Ray

Garris, Damon A

Gary, Andrew L

Gittings, Lita L

Golphin, Delores A

Goodman, Jessica A

Gourdine Jr., Jerome

Grady, Nyree

Gray, Damere E

Green, Bria T

Green, Christina C

Green, James E

Gross, Norwood

Hamilton, Katherine M

Hamza, Esther

Harcum, Kelley

Hardy, Antonio B

Harley, Christina S

Harris, Darryl Charles

Harrison, Joy M

Harrison, Vanessa

Haskins III, Kenneth S

Hayes, Lindsay

Hayes, Wallace L

Haynes, Tracee

Hibbert, Dawn

Highsmith, Sheena S

Hightower, Anthony L

Hill, Aaron T

Holmes, Deane R

Hughes, Denise D

Hutchins, Nanita L

Hutton, Dominick D

Inegbenebor, Festus O

Jackson, Consena

Jackson, Justin R

Jackson, Michael D

Jackson, Monique E

Jah, Lawrence

James, Kelly L

Jenkins, Tommie L

Jensen, April W

Jiles, La'Toya V

Johnson, Denelle D

Johnson, Kia

Johnson, Mark

Johnson, Nakeya

Joines, Audrey D

Jones, Brye A

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NCIA Tenure Award Winners Jones, Carolyn R

Jones, Russell A

Jones, Shauna R

Jones, Tiffany R

Jones, Troy R

Jordan, Talesha S

Keene, Keonna

Keepers, Alice

Kelly, Ashley M

Kernan, Sarah E

Kim, Yong H

Kostin, Diba L

Kouessi-Adri, Seraphin

Lamidi, Abiola

Lane, Joseph

Latimore, Sheila

Lewis, Sherise T

Lindsay, Robert E

Lindsey, Nicole P

Little, Donyell

Lucas, Tamika R

Magruder, Erin T

Maith Jr., Warren Edward

Malone, Veronica D

McCants, Jerome

McCray, Ernest A

McCullough, Robert L

McDaniel, Shawn S

McNeil, Shantia

Medlin Sr, Tovard T

Miller, Rosalee V

Mitchell, James

Mock-Myers, Sandra J

Moore, Barry M

Morris, Pearlene

Mosley, Sean Raynard

Mulla, Entela

Myrowitz, Michelle Z

Norwood, Steven B.

Nossell, Brian C

Nunez, Kenneth J

Nwosu, Marcellina N

Odemena, Theresa

Odinma, Iheanacho

Offord, Dominic D

Ogbans, Grace N

OGBERA, ITIOLA C

Ogwuche, Paulyn

Olaleye, Anthonia O

Oliver, Amy

Onyeanusi, Okezie

Page, Tina Marie A

Palmer, Sandra L

Parker, Matthew S

Parry, Katie

Paterson, Sarah Anne

Perry, Joseph

Quickley, Shakia

Ramseur, Deborah E

Ricks Jr, James A

Ridley, Toni E

Robinson, Koren G

Rodgers, Shawnetta M

Rogers, Al D

Rogers, Michael E

Ross, Melvin A

Ross, Michelle

Royster, Lakeisha Kadra

Sadler, Veniece Debbie

Salaam, Abdul R

Saunders, Marlo

Sawyer, Jonny D

Senesie, Mary M

Shelton, Andra T

Smith Sr, Carlos S

Smith, David R

Smith, Nathaniel

Smith, Ollita C

Smith, Precious

Smith, Tracy D

Songonuga, Awodeji A

Sotayo, Oluwafemi G

Strong, Kyree J

Thomas, Keisha C

Thomas, Lamont T

Thornton, Kellie J

Tijani, Nurudeen A

Titalangha, Gabriel G

Townes, Gregory

Towson, Tonya R

Vennie, Kenneth

Villanueva, Yazmin L

Vincent, Donte

Vincent, Margaret I

Vincent, Max G

Washington, Diamond B

Washington, Jennifer

Watkins, Karen

West, Freddie J

Whiting, Ruth

Whye, Margaret A

Wilds, Stuart

Williams, Alfreda D.

Williams, Kimberly

Willis, Vincent L

Wilson, William K.

Wittstadt, Largo C

Woodward, Angelica M

Wrenn, Michael C

Wright, Roslyn D

Wrona, Leonard N

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End of Summer Vacations

NCIA’s Adult Residential Program celebrated the end of summer by taking va-

cations with a number of their individuals! Destinations included Disney

World, Ocean City MD, Las Vegas, and Orlando!