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Safety doesn’t happen by accident!
Yesterday, members of our management team attended the Employers Association of the North East Safety Conference, to stay up-to-date on the latest in workplace safety.
We’re committed to keeping our team and the individuals we support safe every ...day!
#WorkplaceSafety #SunshineVillage #SafetyFirst
Meet Joyce, a DSP and PBS Ambassador at our Casey CBDS program, in Chicopee!
Joyce shares: “What I enjoy most about working at Sunshine Village is the opportunity to help the clients we serve. One of our initiatives, Positive Behavior Supports, focuses on helping our clients advocate for... themselves. Also, I really enjoy the Be a Friend Project, where our clients design cards for young people who are bullied and send them across the U.S.- Sunshine Village is proud to be an Official Ambassador for the Be a Friend Project. Working here has had such an impact on my life-I feel pride in empowering individuals in their daily lives, whether here at the Village or in their personal life.”
Make a difference like Joyce and start a rewarding career with us! https://www.sunshine.us/joinourteam
October is Dental Hygiene Awareness Month!
Our wellness focus this month is “Taking Care of Your Mouth.”
Last Friday, our employees received a Sunshine Village toothbrush and took part in the monthly wellness quiz for a chance to win great prizes!
Remember… you don’t... have to brush all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep!
#EmployeeWellness #SmileBright #DentalHealth
The Great Acorn Gathering!
Earlier this month, our Three Rivers program saw a post from Belchertown Animal Control saying that local wildlife rehabilitators needed acorns to help feed sick and injured animals this winter -so we got to work!
All of our Day Hab and CBDS sites ...joined in, and even some of our staff’s kids helped to collect. Then, we dropped off the bags of acorns to support our local wildlife.
We’re so proud to give back to our community!
#TheGreatAcornGathering #CommunityKindness #GivingBack
Meet Carole , a DSP at our Agawam Day Hab!
“I was never created to fit into anyone's box. I was created to thrive outside of them! At Sunshine Village, I'm allowed to express my loving, goofy, outgoing personality. Since I started working here, I leave every day with a smile on my ...face and a weight off my shoulders. This is the first job in a while that I wake up excited, knowing I'm going to leave a positive impact on lives! Sparkle!!!”- Carole
Make a difference like Carole - bring your personality, your heart, and your energy to Sunshine Village!
Apply today and help create GREAT days with us! https://www.sunshine.us/joinourteam
Meet Lydia, a DSP at our Chicopee CBDS Casey program!
“What I enjoy most about working at Sunshine Village is seeing the joy and confidence our participants gain every day. Watching them reach new goals, laugh together, and grow more independent reminds me why this work matters. The ...people here, both the individuals we support and my coworkers-make SSV such a positive and inspiring place to be.”- Lydia
She’s making a real difference in people’s lives -start YOUR journey and apply today! https://www.sunshine.us/joinourteam
It’s been just over a week since our Little E event and both our clients and employees are still smiling!
A huge THANK YOU to Susan Martinez , mother of Chris ( pictured below), who attends our CBDS program , for her continued support and amazing contributions that help make this event ...such a GREAT success.
We’re already looking ahead and starting to plan for next year!
Susan-you truly SHINE!
#Gratitude #Community#LittleE #ThankYouSusan
Welcome back, Nick!
Casey CBDS staff member Nick returned from parental leave and was greeted with a special gift for his newborn son — a Sunshine Village sippy cup!
We’re proud to celebrate our employees and their families during these exciting life moments.
...#SunshineVillage #EmployeeWellness #NewParent #WelcomeBack #GREATday
At Sunshine Village, our Internal Trainers, SHINE by preparing our workforce with vital skills in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Real-Life Scenario Training, Case Management, Human Rights and more.
To show appreciation for their commitment to professional development, Gina hosted a special ...luncheon to thank our trainers - Abigail, Allison, Cara, Jen, Rae'Nisha, Selda, and Sue - for going above and beyond.
And a special #shoutout to our Casey CBDS Culinary Group who put together a delicious meal to celebrate them!
#EmployeeAppreciation #workforcedevelopment #SHININGMoments #ThankYouTrainers #EmployerOfChoice
These smiles say it all - our Little E was a GREAT success!
All of our programs came together to celebrate our incredible clients and community - and everyone in Chicopee, Three Rivers and Agawam SHINED!
A huge thank you to our community partners who made the day extra special, ...including the Chicopee Police Department, Chicopee Fire Department, Hampden County Sheriff's Office and our Bringing the Community to Us Inclusion Program partners (@stompin.boots & Firefly Fields).
It was a day full of friendships, fun, and memories — and we can’t wait to do it again next year!
Together we are SHINING even BRIGHTER!
#sunshinevillage #ShiningMoments #friendship #greatdays
Thank you to the Hampden County Sheriff's Office for joining us at Sunshine Village and providing emotional support during our Little E Celebration!
Clients and their families felt at ease with Chase from the Emotional Support K-9 Division, enjoyed an up-close visit with Gunner and ...Wilkey from the Equestrian Unit, and learned about valuable resources from the Triad Unit, including Project Lifesaver.
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office SHINES!
@hcso413
#SunshineVillage #LittleE #GREATday #CommunityPartners #Shine #ProjectLifesaver
In Agawam, homemade carnival games were a huge hit with clients - everyone was a winner! From sweet take-home treats to laughter and smiles, clients, their case workers, families and staff left the program with memories of another GREAT day.
#greatday #sunshinevillage #carnivalgames ...#everyoneshines