HRMC & EVS Director Recognized for Strong Track Record of Hiring Persons with Disabilities
November 19th, 2010
Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC, was recently recognized with an award by the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities for its willingness to hire persons with disabilities.
NCARF is comprised of non-profit organizations that provide employment opportunities, training, and job placement assistance to persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Member organizations contract with a variety of state agencies including: the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the Division of Services for the Blind, the Division of Social Services, and Workforce Development Boards. The NCARF award was presented Sept. 30 in Winston-Salem, NC.
The nomination for the award came after interaction and involvement with Haywood Regional's Environmental Services department and Director Jason Poole, said Laura Williams, Lead Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist for North Carolina Rehabilitation Facilities.
Haywood Regional Medical Center was also nominated for the Marketing Association for Rehabilitation Centers (MARC) 'Employer of Excellence Award' by Haywood Vocational Opportunities. MARC's mission is to support vocational rehabilitation and developmental training in this region for adults with physical or mental disabilities or both. A luncheon was held Oct. 5 at Lake Junaluska Assembly to recognize and present the MARC Employer of Excellence Award to Haywood Regional Medical Center and EVS Director, Jason Poole.
