What our staff has to say about working at Looking Upwards
“Looking Upwards is a people-oriented agency. I’ve seen it across the board: the agency has as their priority the safety, happiness and inclusion of the people we support, and they treat staff members as an important priority too.”
Adesoji Badejo
Residential Director - Residential Services
“I love this job. I am a student in an advanced nursing program, so I’m very busy. Looking Upwards has provided me both the experience and the flexibility that I need to complete my degree.”
Leah Kahahelis
Direct Support Professional – Services by Design
“I value our flexible approach… We are helping families be comfortable in supporting their child’s progress within their own space and routine. It’s exciting to see parents realize they can impact change with their child!”
Tanja Conroy
Physical Therapist – Early Intervention Services
“My experience has been amazing. I love how Looking Upwards is so person-driven. It’s not just that you are getting a person a job, you’re helping each person find meaning and purpose. To see the happiness it brings – I would not change it for anything.”
Maria Sibley
Job Developer – Employment Services
“One of the biggest things I love about working here is getting to know what the individuals I support would like to experience in their daily lives – and helping to make that happen. This is a job where you actually get to see the positive impact you’re having in someone’s life.”
Dylan D’Alessandro
Direct Support Professional – Residential Services
“I fell in love with working with kids and their families. In home-based services, you learn something from each family and they learn from you. And when I need it, I always have support and ideas from my team.”
Kaitlyn Knight
Lead Home-Based Worker – Home-Based Therapeutic Services
“I started in direct support and from there continued to grow into new roles with greater responsibilities. At Looking Upwards, there’s always an opportunity to better yourself and to make a difference in people’s lives.”
Monique Rocha
Service Coordinator – Transition Services