Show-Me Community Services

10/15/2026

A little overdue, but absolutely worth celebrating! Please join us in recognizing our August STAR Players and MVP of the Quarter!

Andrea Miller — Staff STAR Player: For supporting new trainees, taking initiative, and providing attentive care.

Sierra Warnock — Client STAR Player: For working hard toward her goals and growing her independence. We are proud of you!

Tamara Hanvey — Rookie STAR Player: For bringing care, commitment, and positive energy to our team.

Whitney Orth — MVP of the Quarter: For exceptional leadership, clear communication, and dedication to her team and the individuals we support.

Congratulations to all four honorees! Thank you for showing what Service, Teamwork, Acceptance, and Respect look like every day.

09/18/2026

💙⭐ Celebrating DSP Week at Show-Me Community Services! ⭐💙

What an AMAZING week it has been! Direct Support Professional Week is incredibly special to us because it gives us the opportunity to celebrate the people who are truly at the heart of what we do.

Our DSPs show up every day to support, encourage, teach, advocate, celebrate accomplishments, create opportunities, and help the individuals we serve live meaningful and fulfilling lives in their communities. This week, we had a little extra fun showing our appreciation... with goodies, sweet treats, a cookout, surprises, giveaways, and lots of smiles along the way. 🎉 But no gift could ever fully represent the value of the work our DSPs do.

To every DSP at Show-Me Community Services: thank you for the patience, compassion, flexibility, laughter, encouragement, and heart you bring to this work. The moments captured in this video are just a small glimpse of a very special week celebrating some very special people.

And to our community... when you see a Direct Support Professional, know that you are looking at someone doing work that matters. They help create independence, belonging, dignity, choice, and opportunities for people with disabilities every single day. We are incredibly grateful for our team.

09/01/2026

We have some STARS to celebrate at Show-Me Community Services!

Please join us in congratulating our newest STAR Players of the Month, July!

🏆 Client STAR Player — A.B.
🏆 Staff STAR Player — Brian Larison
🌟 Rookie STAR Player — Sadie Rock

A.B. has been working hard and making some awesome progress! She has been practicing and learning how to drink from a straw—something she has been working toward for quite some time. She is also becoming more involved in helping staff as she gets dressed, enjoying listening to her books being read, sleeping well through the night, and greeting staff with those bright morning smiles. We are so proud of her determination and all the little steps that add up to BIG progress!

Brian Larison has worked hard to build meaningful connections with the individuals he supports. His patience and understanding have made an impact, and the individuals themselves have noticed! They have described Brian as “nice” and “cool” and have even requested that he work in their home. Brian has also continued strengthening his documentation and providing the details needed to help support individual behavioral goals.

Sadie Rock has made a fantastic impression since joining Team SMCS! She comes to work ready to go with a positive attitude, works alongside individuals on their goals, and is always willing to help. She has also shown great flexibility when staffing needs change and she is asked to work in different homes. Wherever she is needed, Sadie jumps in and helps make it work!

What we love about these recognitions is that being a STAR can look different for everyone. It can be learning a new skill, building a trusting relationship, stepping up for your team, working toward greater independence, or simply showing up each day ready to grow.

👏 Congratulations to A.B., Brian, and Sadie!

Thank you for showing us what Service, Teamwork, Acceptance & Respect look like in action. Keep shining, STAR Players!

07/30/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our June 2026 SMCS Honorees! 🌟
At Show-Me Community Services, we believe that growth, dedication, and kindness deserve to be celebrated. Each month, we recognize individuals who exemplify our STAR Values of Service, Teamwork, Acceptance, and Respect.

Client STAR Player
Ruben Murphy
Ruben has demonstrated incredible personal growth by embracing change with a positive attitude and determination. Throughout the month, he approached challenging conversations with an open mind, worked hard toward earning his driver's permit, accepted new expectations, strengthened his independence, and showed patience and understanding in everyday situations. We are incredibly proud of the progress Ruben continues to make!

Staff STAR Player
Jayden Cima
Jayden continues to exceed expectations since joining the SMCS family. After previously being recognized as Rookie of the Month, he has continued building meaningful relationships with the individuals we support, encouraging them to achieve their goals, remaining calm during challenging situations, and leading by example. Multiple leaders independently recognized Jayden this month, demonstrating the lasting impact he is already making on our team.

Rookie STAR Player of the Month
Nathaniel Deardorff
Nathaniel has made an outstanding first impression by consistently looking for opportunities to make a difference. Whether engaging with the individuals we support, assisting fellow team members, or taking initiative without being asked, he embodies what it means to be a servant leader. His positive attitude, teamwork, and dedication have already earned the respect of both leadership and his coworkers.

Please join us in congratulating Ruben, Jayden, and Nathaniel on these well-deserved recognitions! 👏

Thank you for representing the very best of Show-Me Community Services and for living our STAR Values each and every day.

💙 Together, we celebrate growth, leadership, teamwork, and the difference one person can make.

06/23/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Our May Employee Honorees! 🌟

At Show-Me Community Services, we love recognizing team members who make a difference each and every day.

STAR Player of the Month
Mindy Walker

Mindy consistently demonstrates what it means to live our STAR Values. She comes to work with a positive attitude, a caring heart, and a willingness to help wherever she is needed. Her compassion, dedication, and commitment to building meaningful relationships with the individuals she supports make a lasting impact every day.

Rookie of the Month
Jayden Cima

Jayden has made an incredible first impression since joining our team! His eagerness to learn, positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic have already made him a valuable member of the Show-Me Community Services family. We are excited to watch him continue to grow and succeed!

We also recognized a Client STAR Player internally this month as part of our employee and client recognition program. We are incredibly proud of the growth and accomplishments being made by the individuals we support every day.

Please join us in congratulating Mindy and Jayden on these well-deserved recognitions! 👏💙

Thank you both for living our STAR Values of Service, Teamwork, Acceptance, and Respect and for helping make a difference in the lives of others every day.

06/23/2026

🏆 Quarterly MVP Announcements
January • February • March
At Show-Me Community Services, we believe excellence comes in many forms. Whether it's a leader who inspires others or an individual who works hard to grow, every success deserves to be recognized and celebrated.

Today, we are proud to announce our Quarterly MVP Award Recipients!

Leadership MVP of the Quarter
Josh Fretwell
Great leadership isn't measured by a title… it's measured by the impact made on others.

Josh has consistently demonstrated what servant leadership looks like. Whether stepping into on-call responsibilities, filling open shifts, leading during times of transition, or simply being someone the team can count on, Josh continues to put the needs of our team and the individuals we support first.

He leads with a positive attitude, provides meaningful coaching and observations, embraces our Tools of Choice philosophy, and never hesitates to step in wherever support is needed. His reliability, leadership, and commitment to our mission have helped strengthen our team during a season of tremendous growth and change.

Thank you, Josh, for leading by example and for living our STAR Values every day.

Congratulations on being named our Leadership MVP of the Quarter!

Client MVP of the Quarter
JG
At Show-Me Community Services, we believe growth deserves to be celebrated.

This quarter, we are proud to recognize JG as our Client MVP.

Over the past several months, JG has shown incredible progress through hard work, consistency, and a willingness to learn. His success is proof that meaningful behavior change is possible when individuals are supported with patience, compassion, structure, and people who genuinely believe in them.

JG has worked hard to develop new coping skills, improve communication, accept feedback, and make positive choices. His growth has been remarkable, and we could not be more proud of everything he has accomplished.

This recognition is about more than behavior… it is about perseverance, resilience, and the belief that everyone has the ability to grow.

Congratulations, JG! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see what you accomplish next.

Please join us in congratulating both Josh and JG on these well-deserved recognitions! Thank you both for demonstrating what dedication, growth, compassion, and perseverance look like each and every day. We are incredibly proud to have you as part of the Show-Me Community Services family.

06/12/2026

Happy CNA Week!

05/29/2026

At Show-Me Community Services, we are proud to recognize individuals who go above and beyond while living out our STAR values of Service, Teamwork, Acceptance, and Respect.

Please join us in celebrating our April STAR Players! 👏
Staff STAR Player – Emily K
Emily has been recognized as a hardworking and dependable team member who consistently supports individuals in reaching their goals. She provides reassurance, steps up with last-minute solutions when needed, and has become a valued asset to the team through her dedication and positive support.

Client STAR Player – AC (not pictured)
AC continues to show kindness and compassion toward others by supporting her housemates during difficult moments, helping staff with chores, and setting a positive example through her health goals and daily choices.
🌟 MOST IMPORTANTLY — AC continues to stay KIND and RESPECTFUL even during moments of frustration. 🌟
Her growth, attitude, and willingness to care for others make a meaningful impact on those around her every day.

Staff Rookie STAR Player – Trystan S.
Trystan has done an outstanding job maintaining open communication and asking questions to continue learning and growing in her role. She has quickly built a strong connection with her client through outings, walks, and encouraging exercise while also working hard to understand their needs and support them during difficult moments.

✨ Thank you all for making a difference and representing what it means to be a STAR Player at SMCS!
Making The Future Brighter Together

05/07/2026

We’re growing—and we’re looking for the right leader to grow with us.

This team right here? 👇
They lead with heart, show up for each other, and make a difference every single day.

Now we’re hiring a Home Supervisor in Centralia to join them.

If you’re ready to:
✔ Lead a team
✔ Make an impact
✔ Be part of something that actually matters

👉 Apply today or message us to learn more.

05/06/2026