The new sensory Park is absolutely beautiful. The chamber of commerce ribbon cutting event was lovely. The violin player did a great job.

I've worked at Sesdac for over 22 years. It really is a great place to work. The benefits package and pay are incredible and the Administration works very hard to make sure it stays that way. Covid put a very big strain on Sesdac, but with determination and working as a team, we made it through and kept our People Supported healthy, and safe. Working with People with Disabilities isn't something that I ever thought I would want to do, but once I started, it has been the most rewarding, hard, and wonderful job I've ever had, and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. My life is so much better because of working at Sesdac and I'm thankful for everything I've experienced over the years!

Amazing place! The way SESDAC cares for the people supported as well as staff is so refreshing to see! Relationships are built for the people supported, not only with staff who you can tell love what they do, but also within the community! Independence is their number one goal! Keep up the great work SESDAC!

Sesdac is an organization that has provided services 24hours a day, 365 days a year to people with intellectual disabilities. The agency's mission is to focus on personal-centered support, including physical health, safety, work, and emotional well-being, to stay safe and free of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Hence, people become more independent, taking control of their lives, deciding on their own choices to conduct their daily lives, to become part of the vibrant community members. The agency's mission will be almost impossible to achieve without a workforce. DSP, like myself, is the driving force that makes it possible to ensure the agency's mission goes as smoothly as possible. I have been working as DSP at Sesdac for more than a decade. The job allows me to work and be independent; my work has been primarily relaxing and easy; however, a challenge may exist when working with people with intellectual disabilities, such as dealing with a non-verbal person experiencing anxiety, discomfort, or upsetting. Sesdac highly recognizes my presence and other DSP at people's homes; in return, DSP, who works for Sesdac, gets an attractive salary plus overtime, health insurance package with the dental 401(K), and paid holidays. The agency's leadership has proven to be a highly professional protector and the guardian for both people we support and for us, the DSPs, that provide the driving force that steers the mission forward. The experience and the leadership of Sesdac, giving service to people with disabilities for decades, stand firm in its commitment to people support. During the pandemic, our agency was hit-hard but stayed the course throughout the year. A well-formulated plan was in place that protected the people we support due to COVID-19 exposure; simultaneously maintained safety and care for DSP at the highest level. The agency gives DSP an incentive extra hazard payment to provide care for those who contracted the viruses. The agency's generosity continues to grow and demonstrates maintaining and treating DSPs with the highest value workforce. In July 2020, our wages were increased, followed by three attractive bonuses throughout the year. And again, in 2021, we got three attractive bonuses, followed by an increased salary twice for the year. A person looking for a rewarding job taking care of people with intellectual disabilities, either full-time or part-time, recommended joining us here at Sesdac. Especially students studying to become psychologists, nursing, social services are gratifying to apply for a job at Sesdac. Sesdac is perhaps the only agency in the area that will work with an applicant selected own days for employment. Sesdac does not have fixed hours like other places, such as shift one or two, and so forth, which has set hours and days readily allocated. At Sesdac, employment is very flexible, with days and hours of choice. When applying at Sesdac, before and after hire, however, it may be mindful to understand that Sesdac is teamwork that works together. It is responsible and committed to taking care of people with disabilities in their homes, 24hours a day, 365 days a year; closing a house due to short staff is not an option. When staff shortage appears, it is not surprising or unusual to see the agency's Executive Director, the Director of the human resource, the Director of Service, or the Director of Maintenance pick up the open shifts; teamwork is tight together. It should also be no surprise for Sesdac to request a newly hired, or any DSP, to cover the extra open shifts, with paid overtime, of course. The applicants soon learn and adapt, the mentality of not shying away from people with disabilities. Instead, empower them to demonstrate their ability and not so much of their disabilities. The applicant learns by showing a positive attitude at work and encouraging them to think of you as part of them. So, join us and become proud of our Sesdac team of DSP-dedicated professionals.