EPI becomes a seven-time recipient of the Courier's Employers of Choice!
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Historically, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) served as caregivers for the individuals they supported. Leaving society with the perception that the DSP role was to "take care of" the day-to-day needs of those needing "taken care of".
After graduating EPI services, Maggie came back to provide services herself.
Join in on the celebration! The annual week-long celebration of direct support professionals (DSPs) takes place September 10 - 16, 2023.
"If you want to make a difference and want the opportunity to grow professionally, then EPI is where you'll want to be," shared Bonnie.
EPI's Quality Improvement & Outcomes Director, Maghan Bowman, has been selected as American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)'s Board of Representatives co-chair.
Thank you to our staff for their ongoing dedication in fulfilling our mission of connecting people, nurturing growth, and creating opportunities.
After much study and creative thinking, we set out to try something new by approaching our schedules differently. Scheduling staff in 12-hour shifts and offering reduced number of days worked per week.
After an extensive search, we are pleased to announce James Perry as our new Chief Financial Officer.
Join us in celebrating DSP Recognition Week; September 11 - 17, 2022.
We as an agency are honored to be again selected for the 2022 Employers of Choice award. This is the sixth time EPI has received an Employer of Choice award and we do not take this title lightly.
After an extensive search by the Executive Search Committee, I am very pleased to announce Katie Slade has been appointed as EPI's Executive Director. She becomes our fourth Executive Director in our 65 year history.
Deb Jungling has entered a highly deserved retirement. We could never begin to thank her enough for all of her years of commitment not just to those of us here at EPI, but to everyone we serve and beyond.
We were recently gifted with a story sent to us from Thomas "Tom" Wemlinger, EPI direct support professional since 2006. Tom shares what began as just a sketched out idea in early 2020 ended up as the fulfillment of a dream for someone he supports.
EPI along with their national association, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), takes this week each year to celebrate the amazing work of a Direct Support Professional (DSP).