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Organizations, like people, have their own distinct character. At the Centers, the things we do and how we do them are based on our history, our shared values, and our vision of the future.

 

EMPLOYMENT

Employee Testimonials

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 "Words cannot describe the positive experience I have had working at Racker Centers.  I am privileged to come to work each day; to watch as families grow and learn, children mature, and adults expand their horizons.  Not only do I get to work with these amazing and inspiring families, I also get to spend my day with colleagues and supervisors who support me 100% in everything I do.  Racker Centers has given me so many opportunities to grow professionally and personally.  It doesn’t get much better than that." - Heather Hubeny, Behavior Specialist 

 

 

"I feel fortunate to have found employment with an agency that values my contributions and allows me the flexibility to achieve my goals. My experience with the Centers has exceeded all of my expectations. I’ve found pleasure in the opportunity to serve in my dual role as Family Support Coordinator and Community Support Staff—I believe each has contributed to my increased understanding of the agency’s mission and my effectiveness as a supervisor. I particularly enjoy creating and facilitating special opportunities for our participants, families, and staff, and am looking forward to another productive year ahead.”   - Jon Ulrich, Community Support Staff and Family Support Coordinator

 

"I cannot overstate that my employment experience at Franziska Racker Centers has been, by far, the best employment of my life. This is due to the support, knowledge of my supervisors, extensive training, resources for community locations and activities, opportunities to implement creative approaches and the overall altruistic goals of the organization, as well as their practical application on the job. I am proud to represent the organization within Tompkins and Cortland county communities, and look forward to futhering my skills and knowledge during my employment at Franziska Racker Centers."   
- Claire Prichard, Community Support Staff

 

 Meg
"I come to a school filled with spirited young children and staffed by incredibly caring grownups. Together they smile, hold hands, laugh, sing, play and say 'Good Morning.' I do believe that on any given day it is a small gathering of angels!" 
- Meg Gillard, Occupational Therapist and a Franziska Racker Centers employee for 31 years

 

  
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"I love working at the Centers because I have a lot of good special friends that make me laugh a lot. My friends like to joke with me all the time. I like the tasks that make up my job and the chance to make a difference."  - Shelley Baker, Human Resources Administrative Support and a Franziska Racker Centers employee for 11 years

 

 

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