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BCArc Highlights from 2022
from Annual Report 2023
by BCArc1
Day Programs returned to pre-COVID OPEN AIRprogramming. Dancing, art, music, and field trips are back.
Re-opened Saturday Program for children -now serving elementary and middle school students.
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Hiring continues to increase since COVID began -- hired more than 200 people this year. All new hires are vaccinated as of this year
Adult Family Care program gained 17 families, where BCArc supports the caretakers who live with the individuals.
The Family Support program prepared to open an evening program for young people in transition.
Expanded offices in Pittsfield and Westfield to accommodate the needs of Nursing, Staff Development & Training, and Human Resources.
The Master Special Needs Pooled Trust added 40 new accounts -- $2 5 million -- bringing the total for the account above $12 million.
An enhanced orientation for new staff from one day to four days consolidated training through the year.
Fight ing for St aff
Ken, CEO, spent count less hours fight ing for st at e and federal funds t o enhance services and secure t he pay t hat t he st aff deserve.
Hired more than 200 people this year, creating new opportunities -with benefits --for Western Mass residents.
Earned the gold standard for excellence and best practices from state and national licensing and accreditation reviews this year. For this, staff can be proud.
Zip 'N Sort Continues Full Service for 50+ Businesses
Sue Badger Awarded BCArc Employee of the Year
Sue has supported the individuals at her residential program for over 30 years Sue stays at the program to do whatever is needed This may include training new staff, taking open shifts, ordering medications, attending medical appointments, or grocery shopping
Zip 'N Sort brought back individuals to help their business, providing mailing and fulfillment services across the region for more than 55 businesses -daily -- including Berkshire Medical Center, Health New England, Wheeler and Taylor, Greylock Credit Union, and Lee Bank www zipnsort com
She supported the house during the passing of an individual, and welcomed a new individual into the home BCArc is fortunate to have such a dedicated employee.
