Employment Horizons' Mark Stephenson: Arc Morris' 2015 Professional of the Year

Mark Stephenson, Assistant Executive Director at Employment Horizons, Inc., was honored by ARC Morris on Wednesday, May 20th at the Morris County Park Commission’s Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Mark came to Employment Horizons in May 1997 from the First Occupational Center of New Jersey (Orange), where he served as Vice President of Program Services. Prior to that position, Mark worked for 14 years at Jewish Vocational Services, East Orange.

Anyone who has met Mark knows he is the consummate professional, passionate about the mission to assist individuals with special needs in finding their rightful place in society. An ardent supporter, passionate advocate and genuinely “nice guy”, everyone affiliated with Employment Horizons was pleased when Mark’s nomination resulted in his selection as ARC Morris’ 2015 Professional of the Year.” The Award is given to an individual employed in a community intellectual disability service program who has demonstrated sensitivity and the ability to provide outstanding quality services resulting in increased independence for people with disabilities.

Founded in 1957, Employment Horizons is the premier not-for-profit agency providing comprehensive employment training and job placement services to persons with disabilities and other disadvantages in the greater Morris County area. For additional information about Employment Horizons, visit www.emhorizons.org or contact Maria Florio at 973-538-8822 ext. 240.

Caption: Mark Stephenson (right), Assistant Executive Director at Employment Horizons, Inc., was recently awarded the Arc Morris’ Professional of the Year award.