When Diane Gieda started working for Penn-Mar as a Direct Support Professional, her former husband and employer told her she’d only last two weeks. That was nearly three decades ago. [caption id="attachment_5670" align="alignleft" width="225"] Diane Gieda with Penn-Mar President and CEO Greg Miller at the Service...
By Erkia Brandon, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant I knew I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life working at a Student Loan Bureau in Harrisburg. I was eager to find a career that would provide meaning for me and touch the lives...
By Gregory T. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Human Services | Chief Executive Officer, Penn-Mar Foundation [caption id="attachment_211" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gregory MillerPresident/CEO Penn-Mar Human Services[/caption]I noticed that this year’s DSP Recognition Week (Sept. 11-17) did not include a theme so I came up with...
Ashley Schindler is a DSP-III (Direct Support Professional) with a passion for helping others achieve their goals. Penn-Mar was extremely fortunate to have Ashley join the team almost 5 years ago at our Westminster location, formerly Change​, Inc. Ashley found her way to Penn-Mar when looking for volunteer...
Penn-Mar Human Services Direct Support Professional Named One of Nation’s Best- Senior DSP Maria Swift Recipient of Prestigious ANCOR DSP of the Year Award -  We are honored to announce that one of our outstanding Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Maria Swift, has been named the...
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...
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,...
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....
This month's guest blog is written by Janice Mackel. She shares her appreciation for the Direct Support Professionals at Penn-Mar who support her daughter....
As Penn-Mar Human Services celebrates 40 years as the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, they announced the creation of The Zgorski Family Endowment for the Staff Training and Aid Fund....