Allies, Inc.

Allies would like to take a moment to honor and thank all of the amazing Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who help us to carry out our mission every single day. As part of National DSP Recognition week, Sept. 9 – 13, Allies honored seven direct support professionals with an award ceremony. In addition to plaques, the honored DSPs received small gifts and lunch. “We are so honored to be able to recognize all of our DSPs,” Mike Haggerty, MS, president and CEO of Allies, Inc., said. “The work that each of you do, and the work our DSPs do as a collective, is incredible and deserves to be celebrated.” At every Allies program, DSPs work tirelessly and endlessly to empower the people we support. In total, Allies employs nearly 650 DSPs in various roles throughout the state. “The work you do, and the support you offer to those we support, is awe-inspiring,” Haggerty said. “I know [DSPs] have a complex job, but it is a critically important one in our organization.” “The common thread in this room is that everyone here is kind, patient, and gracious,” Phil Monetti, COO of Allies, said. “You really are the heartbeat of Allies, and we truly appreciate everythin you do, every day: Thank you.” Please join us in congratulating the 2024 DSP Stars: Virginia Kanyugi, Tall Oak Sarah Gansereit, Wall Day Valentine Nwadiogbu, Glendale Kemper Hooks, Green Brook Day Jasmine Brown, Sumac Brian Corbin, Green Street George Thorpe, 32k Omolara Gbenle, Chatham

Hiring Event with Allies, Inc.! Aurora Staffing are excited to announce our hiring event with Allies, Inc. on 13th June. We are offering on the spot hiring, looking for Community Support Staff, Group Home Managers, and Residential Counselors. We have openings for 2nd & 3rd shift. Our team are looking forward to meeting you! 🗓️ 13th June, 2024 📍 1 Church Street, Flemington, NJ 08822 ⏰ 4-7pm

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Every year in March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities recognizes National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This year, the month’s theme of recognition is “A world of Opportunities.” Throughout March, we will highlight individuals among the Allies community who are finding success by taking advantage of the opportunities around them. First up, Allies would like to recognize Chamaine Anderson! Chamaine is employed with Aramark and works as a utility worker at the University of Delaware. After being employed for about 3 months, Chamaine’s colleagues and team regularly complement Anderson’s work and regard her as a great addition to their team. Chamaine’s primary responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness standards in the cafeteria. That includes regularly wiping down tables and assisting in sanitization procedures in dining areas. Please join Allies in extending a congratulations and “well-done” to Chamaine on seizing her opportunity!

Allies, Inc., a leading provider of services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in New Jersey, is pleased to announce the naming of Allies employees and partners as finalists in the New Jersey Social Innovations Awards. Dawn King, vice president of integrated healthcare at Allies, and MaryAnne McMillan, HTR, horticultural therapist working with the Project Grow, have been named finalists in the 2024 New Jersey Social Innovation Awards. Public voting is open through March 12, 2024, and can be accessed at this link: https://lnkd.in/eYCKDEPF The awards are presented by the Social Innovations Journal, and the 2024 awards aim to honor “all innovators and change makers within the New Jersey region who are working hard for social justice.” Award categories include Innovations in Health and Human Services, Innovations in Health Equity, Population Health and Public Health, Innovations in Social Mobility, and Innovations in Social Sector Systems. King’s nomination under the Public Health Impact category follows her tireless efforts to identify and implement partnerships with organizations that have had positive impacts on the health and wellbeing of the individuals Allies supports. McMillan, nominated as part of the Models for Achieving Health Equity is being nominated due to her innovative work bringing horticultural therapy to Allies participants on a regular, consistent basis. "I am humbled and honored to be a finalist for the 2024 New Jersey Social Innovation awards," King said. "I feel very special to be recognized for doing work I am passionate about." “Allies is honored to be part of the annual New Jersey Social Innovation Awards that recognizes the excellent work of the non-profit sector,” Michael Haggerty, president and CEO of Allies, said. “We are especially proud and grateful that members of the Allies team are being recognized for their tireless work to improve and enrich the lives of those we are so fortunate to serve. In addition to McMillan and King, two close partner organizations were also nominated. Catherine Chin, executive director of the Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD), and Tara Simmons, founder and owner of All Abilities Fitness, are also finalists. Please join us in congratulating our colleagues and partners for being named finalists.

Join us TODAY from 2-6 PM for our Hiring Event at Allies Inc. headquarters: 1262 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq. Rd. Building A, Suite 101, Hamilton, NJ 08690 We are offering on-the-spot interviews for various full and part-time positions throughout Mercer and Burlington Counties, NJ. We hope to see you there!

Allies residents are happier and healthier than ever thanks to a recent partnership that prioritizes the individuality and dietary needs of the community. Allies leadership initiated the partnership with My25 earlier this year. Where meal delivery kits deliver pre-portioned ingredients for a menu selected by the customer, My25 delivers menu plans based on the dietary needs and wants of the people living in a specific group home. Read the full story:

Allies has announced the promotion of two new VPs of Residential Services. Please join us in congratulating Shynaqua Jarvis and Shane Chin-Hing on their new positions! Read the full story on the Allies website: https://lnkd.in/ekM8QR6F

Allies would like to extend hearty congratulations to the graduates of the New Horizons: Essential Managerial Skills Program. The program consists of 12 educational and interactive sessions intended to instill leadership skills for managers throughout the Allies family. Friday’s graduation celebrated three classes, totaling 32 graduates who completed New Horizons coursework in 2023. “The New Horizons: Essential Managerial Skills program benefits our manager in many ways,” Ricky Alfaro, training and development specialist at Allies and administrator of the New Horizons program, said. “One is to understand how we communicate, use a democratic style to lead effectively, be inclusive, and embrace diversity.” The New Horizons program falls in alignment with Allies’ goal of encouraging career development and growth from within the organization. Michael Haggerty, president and CEO of Allies, echoed the sentiment; “I think we owe it to each of you and to all of our employees to develop talent and promote from within when possible.” “I commend you for the commitment you have made, and I ask that you take the knowledge you learned in this program and spread it,” Haggerty said. At its core, the program is a collaborative effort. Alfaro is the administrator, but through emotional and open sessions, the course and its content are continuously developing. Topics touched on during the program include managerial style and skill work and diversity and inclusion. Additionally, trauma-informed care receives attention in the program as well. Graduates of the program spoke positively about the experience. “The classes were comprehensive,” Hasan Sanders, a support manager, said during the graduation ceremony. “Ricky created a safe space that fostered an environment of trust and self-disclosure.” “When I attended the first class, I was sold,” Lexly Thompson, a support manager, said. “This class helped me to smoothly transform from a CSS to a support manager in the same program.” “It’s been a great opportunity as someone who is new to the company and at a new house,” Donna Smith, a program manager, said. “Every single person in here is so special,” Alfaro said. “I am happy to have had the opportunity to have developed this with you guys.”