Congratulations to the 2018 MVP Award Winners!

Congratulations to our 2018 MVP Award winners!

We received 141 nominations this year which is a record number. We also added six additional MVP categories due to the companies’ growth.

Below is a listing of the winners from 2018:

• Administration & Support Services – Erica Rubiconti

This colleague;

• Hard working and dedicated
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills
• Plans and executes special events with what seems like ease
• Keeps everything on an even keel and assists all of the Admin employees to ensure they have everything they need when they start
• Makes everyone feel welcome

 

• Integrated Outpatient, The Meadows– V Reid

This colleague;

• Is customer focused, person centered, efficient, friendly, sympathetic, professional and productive
• Is hard working, compassionate and is a pure joy to work with
• Goes above and beyond to make sure each patient is taken care of
• Always has a positive attitude and keeps the Helio Health mission a priority
• Treats others with empathy, compassion and joy and has a giving heart

 

• COTI & ROACA – New Category – Ron Wood

This colleague;

• Has made themselves available at all times to ensure patents get the help they need and get the treatment they need
• Has educated groups across six counties by providing outreach through meetings, task forces and job fairs
• Leads by example and is always ready and willing to help and works with all of the programs and other treatment providers to best serve all people looking for help

 

• OTP – New Category – Kevin Howard

This colleague;

• Works with our patients and population with dedication and passion
• Deals with adversities with grace and poise
• Is open and honest to staff and is supportive and thoughtful
• Hardworking and always maintains a positive attitude

 

• Child & Adolescent Clinic – New Category – Kyle Taranto

This colleague;

• Always goes above and beyond for his patients
• Never hesitates to take on patients, despite their high caseload and will do whatever it takes to fit someone in need into their schedule
• Puts in the extra effort support the patients, but also the staff
• Has a supportive and caring demeanor

 

• Residential Services, Treatment – Kenia Chanelo

This colleague;

• Makes others around them want to give 110%
• Has made the residence a place where those who seek a safe haven can come find a new beginning in their recovery
• Is always motivating the staff to do more in order to provide more time and availability for patients reaching out for services
• Always comes to work with a smile and always leaves with one

 

• Residential, Supportive – New Category – Jodey Coan

This colleague;

• Is very outgoing and presents themselves as ever adaptable to the situation at hand and exemplifies World Class Customer Service
• Is always willing to go the extra mile
• Their commitment to our mission is unwavering.
• Has the ability to remind people to be grateful and portrays a grateful spirit and humble attitude

 

• Rochester – Cliff Hawkes

This colleague;

• Is extremely reliable, responsible, detailed orientated, efficient, organized and a great team player
• Their work ethic amazes and inspires their colleagues
• Has developed an amazing admissions routine for Counselor Aide’s to follow that is very productive
• Has a great ability to provide empathy as well as structure that our clients need

 

• Pathway Houses of Helio Heath – New Category – Deanna Cappon

This colleague;

• Is a team player, is always responsive to requests
• Is assertive and eager to take responsibility when asked
• Provides stability and structure for the residents

 

• Binghamton – New Category – Lori Strobl

This colleague;

• Is a ray of sunshine for everyone in Binghamton
• Is always willing to go above and beyond for their co-workers and the patients
• Their patience is ever-ending and their presence on the unit is calming
• You know you can go to her with anything and she is there to help

 

• Willows Inpatient – Abigail Schloupt

This colleague;

• Exudes the spirit of the Willows with their smile, willingness to put in the extra work and the ability to adapt to the ever changing environment of the Inpatient program
• Creates an environment that fosters respect and professionalism
• Has a positive attitude in her daily work with patients ad goes above and beyond to support their colleagues
• Exemplifies World Class Customer Service
• Makes all patients feel welcome and comfortable

 

• Medical Professional – Mike Persin, RN

This colleague;

• Has a contagious smile and always makes people laugh
• Goes above and beyond everyday
• Is highly skilled and reliable
• The children in our care adore him and many will stop in to visit when their door is open

 

• Spirit of SBH – Jansen Mercado

This colleague;

• Maintains a positive demeanor in the workplace
• Their energy and enthusiasm for their work are an asset to the team
• Is extremely hard working
• Is happy to help when asked

 

• Leadership Award – Dr. Ross Sullivan

This colleague:

• Provides exemplary person-centered care
• Has a great mind related to medicolegal issues and is proactive identifying areas where Helio Health can improve
• Is a strong advocate for patients and staff
• Is a visionary leader in regards to addiction medicine and trends in the field.