Exceptional Family Resources

Get in the holiday spirit with Flame Virtual Christmas Concert and Dance Party happening online tomorrow, Saturday, December 19 at 6 p.m. Sing along with Flame as they perform some of your favorite Christmas classics. This event will bring people together from around the state to spark joy and holiday cheer.

Happening tonight at 6 p.m., Bruce Drake will be hosting a DSP Town Hall Meeting via Zoom. Hear updates on everything happening at the agency. Bruce will also be asking for feedback from Direct Support Professionals who work for the agency. Please contact Heather at [email protected] to RSVP and get the Zoom link.

There are endless opportunities at EFR for individuals to grow their professional development skills. Alex has served as the MC for many events, including our Annual Picnic and heated EFR Jeopardy Games! Hear more of our stories: https://www.contactefr.org/ #EFRFamily #ExceptionalFamilyResources #ThisIsEFR #support #empower

We want you to join our team! EFR is hiring for a variety of different positions. If you are looking to work in a motivating environment with some wonderful people, EFR is the place to be. View all our openings: https://www.contactefr.org/careers/ #EFRFamily #ExceptionalFamilyResources #ThisIsEFR #hiring #careers #joinourteam #Hiring

Supported Decision Making New York is hosting a free virtual training about Supported Decision Making as an Alternative to Guardianship. This session will be offered on December 9 at 10 a.m. If you are interested, please email Erica Giblin at [email protected].

At the end of the month, on Wednesday, December 30, join Bruce Drake for his Facebook Live to discuss all things EFR. Tune in at 12 p.m. to join the conversation.

Don't forget! Submissions for our Holiday Card Contest are due by December 15! Send us a photo of your original artwork! It can be a drawing, painting, mixed-media, poem, photography or other art forms that can be captured on a 57 card. The theme is Winter Celebration! Submit your work to [email protected] If selected, your artwork will be sent on our Annual Holiday Card! Good luck and happy creating!

At EFR, friendships and unbreakable bonds are made. Robin and Susan have been together through our Friends Connection group for over 20 years and have shared many adventures and travels, including a trip to Ireland. Read more EFR testimonials here https://www.contactefr.org/story/ #ThisIsEFR #friendship #FriendsConnection

EFR's Community Waiver Respite Service will be hosting a Virtual Yoga Class! Respite Participants are invited to attend! Come stretch it out with virtual YOGA via ZOOM through your computer, tablet or smartphone app as we enjoy this activity with an instructor from Syracuse Yoga! We have reserved a one-hour zoom session from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 19. Please contact Meg at [email protected] for more information and to receive the link to join.... Learn more: https://www.contactefr.org//exceptional-family-resources-/

Don't forget that tomorrow night at 6 p.m., Bruce will be hosting a DSP Town Hall Meeting via Zoom. He will give updates on what's happening at the agency and ask for feedback from Direct Support Professionals who work for the agency. Please contact Heather at [email protected] to RSVP and get the Zoom link. #ThisIsEFR #DirectSupportProfessionals

A reminder that if you are a DSP looking for more work hours, email scheduling@contactefr and our Scheduling Coordinator, Kelsey, will get in touch with you. #ThisIsEFR #ExceptionalFamilyResources

#WhyEFR Irene Fiesinger, Director of Habilitation and Respite Services, shares that it makes her so happy seeing the growth of the individuals we serve along with our DSPs and leadership team. Together, we advance and succeed through empowering one another. ... #ThisIsEFR #empower #team #leadership

Get in the Halloween spirit and head to the EFR Recreation Group page to participate in our spirit week! Locate the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244465540057672/

Join Bruce Drake our Chief Executive Officer here at EFR, for a Facebook live happening tomorrow, Wednesday at noon! Tune in to ask any questions that may be on your mind.

It's Spirit Week over in the EFR Recreation group! Join the group to get in on the fun! This is Oscar, who is dressed like a cow for Halloween! The link to the group will be in the comment section.

Looking for a fulfilling job where you can work with some amazing people? Join the EFR team. We have a variety of different positions available and you can view them all here: https://contactefr.applicantpro.com/jobs/

We are EFR and we are here to support and empower one another. Through our services, the people and the families we serve have a choice, flexibility, and control over who they work with, when services happen, what they do, and where. Learn about our services: https://www.contactefr.org/services/ #ThisIsEFR #empoweroneanother #empowerment #encourage

Refer your friends to work for EFR and get PAID! EFR is currently offering a $250 Referral bonus for actively working DSPs who refer a new Direct Support Professional to work in qualified services. Certain requirements apply. If you know someone who would be a great addition to EFR, contact Sommer Shafer at [email protected] for the details!

EFR offers a number of vocational services to assist in: Determining career choices Developing "soft skills" Obtaining and maintaining successful, fulfilling employment... Teaching job development skills Providing support on the job site We partner with potential employers to help pave the way for positive working experience. Learn more about our vocational service offerings: https://www.contactefr.org/services/vocational-employment/

Educate yourself and read the article below that talks about how schools are struggling to support LGBTQ+ students and how we can all work to create safe spaces for youth. You can also learn about how schools in NYS are working to ensure LGBTQ+ K-12 youth are supported, empowered and protected in their schools by checking out GLSEN School Climate Survey New York Snapshot: https://www.glsen.org//2019/New%20York_Snapshot_2017_0.pdf #CNYEquity #ThisIsEFR

There are a variety of job offerings right now. Check them out and join our awesome team! View listings: https://contactefr.applicantpro.com/jobs/ #hiring #joinourteam #ThisIsEFR

Today for the #CNYEquity, use the provided link to identify the indigenous lands of America. Learn more and educate yourself about them. You'll notice that in Central New York, we are on Onondaga Nation land. Visit (virtually or in-person) the Skänoñh Center on Onondaga Lake Parkway to learn more about Haudenosaunee heritage. #CNYEquity #ThisIsEFR