Our People Make the Difference
Sivi Detwiler and Holly Fuhr named March "Difference Makers"
Sivi Detwiler works with In-Home Safety Services. Co-workers say, “She is modest about the work she does and her ‘heart’ is in everything she does. Sivi approaches team mates with humor and her peers see her as a source of information. She can identify and see strengths in families that build on their success. She is a natural when it comes to communication and is a teammate to the family as well. Sivi exemplifies family-centered practice in everything she says and does.”
Therapist, Holly Fuhr works in the family-centered therapeutic department. Co-workers say, “Holly is patient and perseveres with the client/families on her case load. She has given a lot of planning and teamwork to make Blatchford Residential Treatment Center group therapy even more successful. Holly uses best practice therapy especially suited to younger clients here. Holly is very committed to Epworth Village and to the families we serve."
Anna Penke named February "Difference Maker"
Anna Penke, Family Partner with Epworth’s In Home Safety Services Program, has been named the February Employee of the Month. Penke works on the Missouri River Team.
Co-workers say, “Anna consistently gives 150%. She is a dynamo! There is no other way to describe her. She is always willing to step up and help out. Anna is firm while being supportive and nurturing with her families and keeps a sense of humor while dealing with some very frustrating cases. She is regularly complimented by Health and Human Services staff for her dedication and positive outcomes with the families she works with.”
Anna you make Epworth and the Missouri River Team proud! Congratulations!
Amber Richters named January Difference Maker
Residential Therapeutic Specialist, Amber Richters has been named the January 2010 Epworth Employee of the Month.
Co-workers say, “Amber is dedicated and willing to go the extra mile to help the children we serve with issues they struggle with and also her co-workers. She has helped make our team at Dinsdale very strong. She is creative at setting up activities for the children that not only they enjoy but also learn something from while doing. Amber is a joy to work with. It is without a doubt that she will continue to make our team even stronger in the future.”
Congratulations, you are a great member of the Epworth family!