BARBARA DZIEDZIC

Barbara Dziedzic has been a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Liberty for more than 15 years. She always takes time to listen to the individuals she supports and demonstrates our Person Centered value by helping them to understand their choices when resolving a problem. Individuals appreciate that she is advocating for them and their best interests. Barbara is respectful, an excellent team player, and seeks input from others. She volunteers on special agency projects and committees, such as the Dementia and Aging Resource Committee. Barbara is an asset to the Liberty family.

NOVEMBER 2006

Shelly Valiente has been an employee of Liberty for 16 years.  In those years she has held positions in Residential, Day Supports and currently in Family Support Services. Shelly is a strong advocate for the individuals and families she supports. Shelly builds strong ties with these folks, and she considers them an extension of her family. It is rumored that when Shelly misses a dance – it just isn’t the same. This is Shelly’s third nomination for employee of the month, and apparently the third time is a charm.

Gary Clayburn has been employed in Liberty’s Shipping and Receiving department for almost ten years. He has participated in all aspects of the department, including receiving, shipping, driving and inventory control.

Gary’s vibrant personality makes him a pleasure to work with—as he helps create a positive work environment. Gary he relates well to the consumers and his peers and is always willing to go the extra mile in order to accomplish whatever is needed.

We’re glad that Gary is on the Liberty team!

Jessica Hazzard works at the Day Support site. She is clearly focused on Liberty’s values and how they can be implemented on a daily basis. She demonstrates “quality” by ensuring that individual programs are carried out as written, while doing an excellent job coaching others to do the same. She displays “teamwork” by assisting her co-workers, not because they require it, but because it will relieve strain. She is “person-centered” by respecting each consumer’s opinions, choices, desires and needs.

Jessica is always upbeat, and doesn’t shy away from tasks or behaviors. She has undertaken additional duties at day supports, including taking the lead as personal outcome leader for her area, assuming a temporary leadership role, and being a council representative for the day survivor picnic.

Jessica’s excellent job performance is the result of her professional commitment.

JULY 2006

It is no surprise that Tammy Collins was elected by her peers as Employee of the Month.

Tammy has been with Liberty for more than 23 years and knows most consumers and staff by name. She is thorough in all that she does, pays attention to detail, and has good organizational skills. Tammy is personable and demonstrates a person-centered sensitivity with both employees and consumers.

Tammy is one of those employees who is always willing to go the extra mile when and wherever needed. In fact, she has made several trips to work with and support our employees at Choices for Community Living in the State of Delaware. Tammy’s commitment to the consumers and staff is exemplary. We are fortunate to have her as a part Liberty’s “Training Team.”