EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies Receives STEVIE® Award

The EPIC Family of Human Services Agencies has been named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Talent Acquisition category in the ninth annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers. The annual event, deemed “the Olympics for human resources professionals,” recognizes organizations from across the country for the efforts they put into creating an empowering workplace environment being the best places to work in a range of industries. With a staff exceeding 700 extraordinary individuals distributed across its three distinguished agencies, the EPIC Family offers a diverse array of services to individuals in need throughout the Island and strives to attract the most talented counselors, caregivers and administrators to create a nurturing, compassionate and empowering experience for those in their care.

"The EPIC Family of Human Services Agencies is immensely proud to be honored with a Bronze Stevie Award for our excellence in talent acquisition," stated Lisa Burch, CEO/President of the Epic Family of Human Agencies. “This accolade reflects the ongoing dedication of our team in recruiting individuals committed to fostering a supportive care environment for those in need. Managing this responsibility is no easy task, and the team's unwavering commitment to ensuring staff satisfaction and well-being is truly exceptional. We extend our gratitude to the Stevie Awards for this prestigious recognition and commend our HR team for their steadfast dedication and unwavering commitment."

The HR team at EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies is making significant strides with their innovative approach to addressing critical staffing challenges. Comprised of seven professionals, many of whom have worked in the direct care roles they are currently recruiting for, the team has demonstrated a commitment to their mission in the face of historically high vacancy rates. Breaking away from traditional HR department structures, the team at EPIC has eliminated the standard recruiter position and instead, every member of the HR team is involved in recruiting and interviewing. This unique approach allows the agency to recruit every day of the week and fosters a sense of teamwork around talent acquisition. By leveraging their collective expertise and implementing modern HR practices, the team has not only successfully addressed staffing challenges but has also contributed to EPIC's overall success and sustainability.

More than 1,000 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 35 nations and territories were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of HR-related categories, including Achievement in Workplace Safety & Compliance, Employer of the Year, Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year, Human Resources Team of the Year, Employee Relations Solution Provider of the Year among others. The EPIC Family of Human Services Agencies was nominated in the Talent Acquisition category.

“We congratulate all of the winners in the ninth edition of the Stevie Awards for Great Employers for their outstanding performance, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements on September 16,” said STEVIES president Maggie Miller.

The EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies comprises three incredible organizations that provide advocacy and healthcare resources for families and communities throughout Long Island. EPIC Long Island operates a DayHab program in East Meadow along with 18 group homes located throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties and provides clinical services for children and adults who have developmental disabilities. These facilities are led by incredible caregivers who offer support and help facilitate wonderful experiences and programs for those in their care. Each of EPIC Long Island’s residences is unique, and the individuals who live there have various abilities as well as life challenges.

The Epilepsy Foundation Long Island helps raise awareness and provides vital advocacy and resources for the more than 35,000 Long Islanders who have been diagnosed with epilepsy and suffer from seizures. This includes providing community education in schools and healthcare venues and offering Seizure First Aid Certification to help train Long Islanders to provide immediate care for someone experiencing a seizure. Surprisingly, 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure in their lifetime.

The South Shore Guidance Center in Freeport is an outpatient behavioral health clinic within the EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies. It provides a wide range of care for Long Islanders of all ages to accommodate the unique needs of children, adolescents, and adults. This includes individual, group, and family psychotherapy, substance abuse treatment, crisis stabilization, and medication-assisted treatment.

For more information about the EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies and how to support their initiatives, visit www.epicli.org