“Lauren is great. We all learn from her wisdom and insight.” Congratulations to Lauren Gates, the recipient of the May Staff on the RISE recognition! Lauren is the Recovery Care Coordinator at Milestone Manor, a RISE Community Residence. She has been a member of the RISE team for 21 years. Her dedication to the program… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the May Staff Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition The Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition Award is given to highly motivated individuals who go that extra mile in their job. Rise to the Extra Mile honorees get to park in a designated parking space at the RISE… Read More
Congratulations to Janessa Ellmers, the recipient of the April Staff on the Rise recognition! Janessa was recently promoted to Senior Adult Care Manager. She demonstrates an excellent work ethic, often going above and beyond her duties by taking on extra projects that makes both her and her coworkers’ jobs easier. She is a team player… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the April Staff Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Congratulations to Dawn Daum, Milestone Manor Program Supervisor, the June Executive Director’s Recognition recipient! Dawn has transformed the Milestone Manor into a trauma informed, person centered… Read More
Congratulations to Ian Vonie, the recipient of the March Staff on the Rise recognition! Ian is the Program Supervisor at Rain House, a RISE Community Residence. He demonstrates an exemplary work ethic, he excels on the job, he is a team player, and he is an inspiration to others. “Ian is a dedicated employee… Read More
Staff on the Rise is a RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services employee recognition program which recognizes staff who possess an exemplary work ethic, excel on the job, are team players, and are an inspiration to others. The first recipient of the Staff on the Rise recognition is Nicole Smarro, House Manager at Hedgerow House,… Read More
Sybil and the entire Administrative Team at RISE are grateful and appreciative of the work and dedication of the staff during this difficult time. Executive Director of RISE Housing and Support Services, Sybil Newell, has found herself in the unenviable position of leading a non-profit social service agency in the time of the Covid-19 Pandemic.… Read More
Tammy Burke and Susan Baitinger, the Administrative Assistants and the smiling faces that greet you upon entering the main office, are greatly appreciated by all of us at RISE Housing and Support Services. We are especially grateful for all they did and continue do for us to manage the changes due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services bids a fond farewell to David Wurster and Lawerence Putnick, both of whom retired this year after long and illustrious careers in RISE Care Management. Dave, who worked in RISE Care Management for 34 years, retired earlier this year in March. Larry, a New York State Employee who was embedded… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services is proud to dedicate Rain House, one of its community residences, to the memory of Laraine Desmond, who was called Rain by her close friends. Laraine was employed for over 30 years primarily at this one location serving people with mental health diagnoses. She passed from this life after a… Read More
