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Life's WORC
Life's WORC is a 501 (c ) 3 organization that support individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and autism. We offer comprehensive services and supports to over 2,000 individuals and families in Queens, NYC, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties. Our residential locations provide supportive homes to over 250 people and more than 40 homes. Additional programs for both families and individuals include supports in a the family home or community addressing skills development, behavioral intervention along with social recreational programs and vocational training opportunities. We also offer collaborative school linkage programs in a number of Long Island school districts supporting individuals in applied behavior analysis and intervention.
Purpose
The provision of high quality community supports and services offering life planning options to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
Vision
The uncontested leader in provision of supports and services for people with I/DD
Mission
To provide services that facilitate an independent and productive life experience for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism
Additional Culture Details
Throughout the past few years, Life's WORC has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognition for the value-based culture and quality services/supports provided. The following represents a list of some of the recent recognition or awards:
• LEAD 2016, 2017, 2018 - Leadership Excellence Award, HR.com
• 2016 Businesswomen of the Year, Corporate Vision Magazine
• Voted one of the Best Places to Work in NYC from Crain’s Business, 2009
• Voted one of the Best Places to Work in NYS from Society for HR Management, 2009 and 2016
• Voted one of the Best Places to Work in LI from Society for HR Management 2017
• 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Best of Garden City Award in the Social Services Organization category
• HIA–LI Not-for-Profit award for 2015
• American Heart Association- Fit Friendly Worksite Gold Status 2016
• Achievers – Most Engaged Workplace 2012 and 2016
• Agency of the Year – Self Advocacy Association of NY 2012
• Action LI – Corporate Wellness Award 2012
• LEAD 2016, 2017, 2018 - Leadership Excellence Award, HR.com
• 2016 Businesswomen of the Year, Corporate Vision Magazine
• Voted one of the Best Places to Work in NYC from Crain’s Business, 2009
• Voted one of the Best Places to Work in NYS from Society for HR Management, 2009 and 2016
• Voted one of the Best Places to Work in LI from Society for HR Management 2017
• 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Best of Garden City Award in the Social Services Organization category
• HIA–LI Not-for-Profit award for 2015
• American Heart Association- Fit Friendly Worksite Gold Status 2016
• Achievers – Most Engaged Workplace 2012 and 2016
• Agency of the Year – Self Advocacy Association of NY 2012
• Action LI – Corporate Wellness Award 2012
Values
- Responsibility
- RESPONSIBILITY to one another