Springfield, MA – Helix Human Services hosted their annual meeting and staff awards in June to celebrate another successful fiscal year.
Years of Service Awards
We celebrate years of service milestones across all programs. This year we acknowledged nine workers hitting important milestones with Helix!
This year we acknowledged 5-year workers: Jessica Demaio, Shannon Crine, Desiree Rivera, and Yamilca Nogue.
*Not Pictured: Lawrence Kilpatrick and Joseph Rivera.
Edna Piquette, Occupational Therapist, celebrated 10 years with Helix Human Services!
Here We Go Award
Exemplified by someone who consistently presents positively and professionally in every way within their programs, throughout Helix Human Services and in public – appearance, language and tone, responsiveness, calm under pressure, supportive and uplifting of staff, causing openings for leadership and professionalism to arise in others.
Congratulations: Jennifer Gaynor, Ama Bortsie, Victoria Andrade, Theresa Michaelian, Lori Warner, Emily Crafts, Kelvin Rodriguez, Isabella Reader (missing from photo).
Congratulations to the whole Maintenance Team for earning the “Here We Go” award: Vincent Pupo, Israel Vega, Juan Fuentes, and Charlie Gonzales.
Congratulations Hector Adorno, Residential Counselor, on earning the “here We Go” Award after stepping up and helping the Maintenance team!
Team Player Award
This recognition award is for those employees who are ever so generous and caring towards their team members, whether they’re completing a project, providing some mentorship to new employees, or planning a party for a work anniversary. The staff member who’s the ultimate team player willing to step up and do what it takes to address and or handle an issue or project when asked, which will help our team get to the ultimate goal of becoming a premier treatment facility.
Congratulations to Anthony Saramago, Office Coordinator.
Extra Mile Award
The Extra Mile Award recipients are considered leaders by their peers. They are thoughtful, decisive, and proactive. They collaborate with peers, providers, and other diverse thought leaders in the agency. They initiate discussions when others are hesitant. They maintain relationships, and they show an ability and drive to pioneer creative, successful solutions.
Congratulations to Nick Osorio, Teacher’s Assistant at Mill Pond School Berkshire campus!
Helix Core Values Award
The Helix Core Values Award is given to someone who embraces and exemplifies the core values of Helix Human Services, a staff member who is invested in the agency and their own work here, and who is reliable and trustworthy. Our core values are: compassion, adaptability, integrity, inclusiveness, and hope.
Congratulations to Jennifer Johnson, Training Coordinator!
Resilience Award
Through every challenge and change, we have remained committed to showing up for those who need us most. That resilience—has been carried by every staff member, leader, and supporter for generations—is what continues to move our mission forward.
Congratulations to Michelle Tyer, Principal at Mill Pond School Berkshire campus!
Madison Young Award
This award is given to an employee or team that has served the families and children in our care with endless empathy and compassion.
Congratulations to Mariely Santiago, Bilingual Family Support Specialist! (Program manager, Kristin Blamer received the award on her behalf.)
Julian Darku Award
This award is given to an individual who courageously, deeply, authentically and genuinely engages children in our community.
Congratulations to Tatiana “Selfie” Torres, Residential Counselor!
Helix Shining Star Award
This award is given to a staff who recognizes, and rewards exemplary performance based both on performance of their responsibilities as outlined in their position description and on their specific contributions to the mission, goals, and values of Helix Human Services.
Congratulations to Angelica Cotto, Bilingual Family Support Specialist!
If you’re interested in joining our awesome team, checkout open positions here: https://helixhumanservices.org/employment/
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