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Posted on February 20, 2026
How innovation and advocacy keep Penn-Mar moving forward despite frozen budgets. Are you feeling trapped in these endless cycles of freezing days and nights? When Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this February and predicted six more weeks of winter, it felt all too familiar. Certain…
Posted on January 11, 2022
Each month, we’re highlighting a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages. We’re excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do. So, tune…
Posted on January 11, 2022
This article originally appeared in the 12/31/21 issue of the Baltimore Business Journal* By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation  It’s hard to go anywhere these days without seeing the ubiquitous “Help Wanted” signs…
Posted on December 28, 2021
Appointment Of Women To Key Leadership Positions Showcases Commitment to Diversity Baltimore, MD – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to welcome three new board members to the Penn-Mar Foundation, the arm of Penn-Mar Human Services that secures the financial resources needed to…
Posted on December 28, 2021
Written by Hank Snow, Owner, Hunt Country Construction – Whitehall, MD I have been in the construction business for 37 years, building and remodeling homes and doing repairs. Yet in all that time, I have only received one handwritten “thank you” note for my work. It came…
Posted on December 28, 2021
You may have heard the term “Direct Support Professional” before and wondered exactly what it meant. Direct Support Professionals are healthcare and human services workers who play an essential role in helping others. In this article, we’ll explain what a Direct Support Professional is, what they do, their responsibilities, and also the skills, characteristics, and qualifications needed to become a Direct Support Professional. First, let’s focus on what a Direct Support Professional is.
Posted on December 28, 2021
Searching for a job can be a long, difficult process. Constantly looking at job postings, sending out your resume, and wondering if the company has made a decision yet can leave you feeling exhausted. Luckily, there are many different resources out there to streamline the process and help individuals looking for a new job. With over 10 million job openings in the U.S., now is the time to make sure you’re prepared and have everything you need to fill one of them. In this article, we’ll look at the best resources for job seekers to help you find the perfect job for you!
Posted on December 14, 2021
B-Dubs is not only known as your front-row seat to televised sporting events, for its welcoming neighborhood feel, or, of course, for its 21 signature wing sauces and seasonings, it also has a reputation for being a great place to work. Just ask Derek Hamburg, who has been working at B-Dubs on Englar Road in Westminster, Md., for almost five years. Or Jordan Ketterman, who started at the restaurant three months ago and said he’s been made to feel like part of the family.
Posted on November 24, 2021
The Penn-Mar HEART Award program recognizes team members whose passion and performance leave the mark of their own legacy through exceptional demonstrations of Honesty, Excellence, Advocacy, Respect, and Teamwork.
Posted on November 16, 2021
Each month, we’re highlighting a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages.
We’re excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do.
So, tune in for our #TeamMemberSpotlight, where our team members share in their own words a bit about themselves!
Posted on November 16, 2021
Brian, 23, who has Down syndrome, has a positive attitude towards work and great work ethic, which has put him in excellent standing with his employers – a promising start to what no doubt will be long-term employment, a fulfilling career, and a chance to beef up those savings. In July he got his second job in York at Sheetz, the family-owned convenience store chain based in Altoona, Blair County, Pa.