Anniversary 40 TH LUNCHEON - nadap

Congratulations
TO THE 2011 SPIRIT OF NADAP AWARD RECIPIENTS
Ernest Juniaus • Barbara Warren • Richard Santana
Each year the “Spirit of NADAP Award” is presented to
men and women who attest by their vocational achievements to the
value of NADAP’s services.
ERNEST JUNIAUS
Ernest Juniaus was enrolled in NADAP’s
Managed Addiction Treatment (MATS)
program Aspire on June 17, 2010.
The Aspire case management program
services clients who are in need of
substance abuse services and are chronic
high-end users of Medicaid relative to
treatment services (the general range of
services is between $20,000 and $75,000
over a 36 month period).
At the time of his enrollment, Mr. Juniaus’
utilization of Medicaid was in excess
of $230,000, had a 40 year history of
substance and alcohol abuse and was
engaged in Residential Treatment services.
Since his enrollment – with the assistance
of his assigned case manager – Ernest
has completed treatment, maintained his
sobriety and remained compliant with all
case management and HRA mandates.
He has completed mandated work
activity requirements, obtained and
maintained stable housing, enrolled in
GED classes and surrounded himself with
a new network of positive relationships to
further stabilize his life. Most importantly,
Ernest has, since December, 2010, been
employed as a stock-room manager at
Concord Markets.
However, the most compelling aspect
of Ernest’s accomplishments during
his tenure with Aspire has been the
reduction in his Medicaid utilization.
During the 11 months he has been with us,
Ernest spending has decreased by 94%.
He continues to make strides towards
independence and exemplifies the positive
effects of the collaborative efforts of the
client and case manager working towards
a shared goal of success. The “Spirit of
NADAP” at its best.
BARBARA WARREN
As a young mother of six—later to be
seven, newly living in recovery from substance
abuse and utilizing support from
her outpatient treatment program, Barbara
Warren wanted to return to the workforce.
This time, she wanted more than just a
“job” – she was determined to begin a
career. Her counselors recognized Ms.
Warren’s potential and were impressed
by her motivation; in 1989, Ms. Warren
eagerly accepted their referral for her
to participate in NADAP employment
services. Ms. Warren was soon ready
to re-enter the job market having
experience working in the substance
abuse treatment field. At NADAP, she
worked on developing her resume and
interviewing skills, and learned the steps
necessary to find a job. Ms. Warren
obtained a position as an intake worker
in a chemical dependency treatment
program. She went on to obtain positions
of increasing responsibility as a Counselor,
Program Coordinator and Outpatient
Manager. Ms. Warren continued her
education, becoming a Credentialed
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Counselor (CASAC) and earning a
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services,
all while working.
Throughout her career, she often thought
about returning to NADAP—but this
time as an experienced professional.
That opportunity came in December
2007 when Ms. Warren began working at
NADAP as a Program Supervisor in our
Substance Abuse Centralized Assessment
Program. During her tenure, she has made
positive contributions impacting countless
individuals receiving NADAP services.
Ms. Warren is proud to “give back” and
NADAP is proud to include her as a
successful alumna.
RICHARD SANTANA
Richard Santana was enrolled in
NADAP’s Comprehensive Employment
Services program on October 14,
2009. Richard was referred to NADAP
by the Department of Parole after
having served eight years in prison
for burglary.
Prior to coming to NADAP, he had
little success in his job search and
faced many obstacles due to his
incarceration. He came to NADAP
for assistance in obtaining a job in
the maintenance field. Richard
participated in NADAP’s job
readiness workshops and legal clinics
that improved his interviewing skills
and showed him new ways to honestly
discuss his legal background. To
further assist with job preparation,
NADAP revised his resume and
provided him with interview clothing.
Richard obtained employment with
Western Beef as a Laborer/Runner
bringing meat to the butchers.
After gaining valuable work
experience, he continued to work
with NADAP to find a higher paying
job with more responsibility.
NADAP placed Richard at Osborne
Association as a maintenance worker.
He is still there today and last month
he received a promotion to Supervisor.
He currently supervises a crew of
5 maintenance staff. Richard’s
accomplishments truly attest to the
true “Spirit of NADAP”.
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