Integrated Resources Institute Announces New Program Director
Joseph Nacario to Lead Premier Job Development Firm for Persons with Disabilities.
Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 5, 2009
Integrated Resources Institute / MentorWorks, the premier job development firm for persons with significant disabilities, has announced that Joseph Nacario of Carlsbad, CA has joined the non-profit firm as the Program Director.
Nacario joins in the position of Program Director, and will be leading and growing Integrated Resources's job development MentorWorks program for persons with significant disabilities.
In his 35-year career in supported employment programs, Nacario has specialized in developing private sector jobs for persons with significant disabilities and autism.
"What attracted me to Integrated Resources Institute was its continued strong commitment to developing fully inclusive jobs in the community for any person with disabilities who wants to work," he said. "During a time when the downturn in the economy has led to layoffs at other non-profit employment services firms, Integrated Resources Institute is growing in size and scope and is continuing to reinvest in its job development MentorWorks operations. This is an exciting and challenging time to be joining this firm, since the economy has made finding jobs for persons with disabilities even more challenging."
Integrated Resources Institute is internationally recognized as one of the premier non-profit agencies in the field of supported employment for persons with significant disabilities. The firm employs more than 20 job coach professionals and provides services to persons with significant disabilities and their employers that include the industry sectors of: food service, real estate, grocery stores, local government, environment, non-profits, construction, storage, entertainment and retail.
"The recruitment of Mr. Nacario is a reflection of our continued commitment to serving persons with significant disabilities in integrated community jobs," said Steve Zivolich, president of the Board of Directors. "Mr. Nacario will help us continue with maintaining the motto of our firm, Everybody Works, we are delighted to have him on board."
Nacario adds to MentorWorks commitment to persons with more significant disabilities and autism. He was most recently employed at Jay Nolan Community Services Workforce Solutions, Mission Hills California, where he also served at the director of integrated employment efforts focused primarily on persons with autism as well as other developmental disabilities.
Nacario's client roster at Jay Nolan included corporate partnerships with VONS Grocery, Weiser Security, Inc., and Target Stores.
Prior to Jay Nolan Community Services, Nacario worked in management positions in the non-profit employment area with: Toward Maximum Independence, Community Options and Arc North Shores all located in San Diego, California.
In addition, Nacario has worked as a college instructor with the San Diego Community College District, teaching in the area of disability services.
An avid surfer, and the doting father of seven children including triplets, that includes a young child with disabilities, he lives in Carlsbad, California. He holds a bachelor’s degree in rehablitation from San Diego State University, and master’s degree in educational administration from National University.
About Integrated Resources Institute
Integrated Resources Institute is one of the premier job development non-profits for persons with significant disabilities. Integrated Resources Institute is dedicated to the full inclusion of persons with disabilities into their community. Now in its 25th year, IRI is a state and federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charity governed by a volunteer board.
Through its MentorWorks program, IRI has facilitated over 20,000 community job placements for persons with disabilities in the US and Australia. Based on these successful outcomes, IRI has been awarded several local, state, federal and international grants. National and international corporate initiatives have included: Pizza Hut, Brinker International, Fuddruckers, Pet-Co, Coors, Carls Jr., California Restaurant Association, Steve’s Pizza and Universal Studios Hollywood
IRI was founded by Steve Zivolich in Orange County, California in 1984. Since that time he has received local, state, national and international recognition for his leadership and research efforts for the integration and employment of persons with significant disabilities. He currently serves as the volunteer CEO for the Integrated Resources Institute Board of Directors.
For more information regarding Integrated Resources Institute / MentorWorks, or to make a donation, please call 714-619-7973 or visit http://www. irimentorworks. org/ (http://www. irimentorworks. org/)
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