Brayden’s Story

Meet Brayden — an active, kind, and talented high school student who is thriving through SCO’s Community Habilitation and Respite programs!

With support from his Community Habilitation Specialist, Brayden is building independence every single day. He’s learning to do his own laundry, prepare simple snacks, make purchases, improve his health routines, and is even learning to travel independently using the SCAT bus with support and guidance. His family, friends, and staff are incredibly proud… but most importantly, Brayden is proud of himself.

Brayden has explored so many exciting places with his Community Habilitation Specialist— beaches, museums, fairs, amusement parks, the aquarium — making memories everywhere he goes.

Through the Drop‑In Lounge Respite Program, he’s formed new friendships, found joy in games and activities, and grown more confident socially. With staff support, Brayden and his friends even plan outings together such as bowling, mall trips, lunch dates, and museum visits.

Brayden truly embodies the spirit of A World of Opportunity — discovering new skills, new friendships, and new experiences every day.

Janeese Goldman’s Story

Janeese Goldman founded Karla’s Kompanions in honor of her late mother, as a way to give back to the community. Karla’s Kompanions is a valued partner of SCO, supporting several initiatives that directly benefit the individuals and families we serve.

Most recently, Karla’s Kompanions donated supplies to last year’s Back-to-School Drive, helping ensure students had the materials they needed to start the school year prepared and confident. They also adopted our Morris Koppelman Early Childhood Education Center by sponsoring their Holiday Wishlist, generously providing holiday gifts for the children and families in the program.

“We discovered SCO while looking for ways to give back to the community and were connected to one of the SCO staff members. After learning about the many ways SCO supports such a wide range of individuals in diverse situations, we felt a strong connection to its mission—one that closely aligned with the causes that were so important to my mother during her life. Being able to support our local community in any way we can, and to help bring joy, motivation, love, a sense of worth, and support toward success in life, means so much to us.” – Janeese Goldman, Karla’s Kompanions

Careers

A world of opportunity awaits at SCO.

Each and every day, SCO’s dedicated employees touch the lives of thousands of New Yorkers – providing them with the tools needed to build better and brighter lives. Join us!

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June 4th
11am – 3pm
Long Island Regional Job Fair
Farmingdale State College Campus Center
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735

June 30th
10am – 2pm
Greater Jamaica Development Corporation Career Fair
Greater Nexus
89-14 Parsons Blvd. (Floors 4 & 5)
Jamaica, NY 11432

 

 

 

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Career Stories

Annia Santos

Current Position: Payroll Manager

  • 2018 – Began her career as a Residential Assistant, providing direct support and care to individuals in a residential setting.
  • 2019 – Transitioned into a Recruiter role, leveraging her experience to identify and onboard top talent.
  • 2020 – Took on a leadership role as an Assistant Payroll Manager, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance.
  • 2022 – Advanced to Payroll Manager, overseeing payroll operations and streamlining processes for efficiency.

Jessica Larkin

Current Position: Senior QI Specialist

  • 2016 – Started as a Shelters Case Manager, advocating for and supporting individuals in need of housing and social services.
  • 2022 – Moved into a Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist role, focusing on enhancing service delivery and compliance.
  • 2024 – Elevated to Senior QI Specialist, taking on greater responsibility in shaping and implementing quality initiatives.

Chris McGovern

Current Position: Director of Development, Individual & Corporate Giving

  • 2020 – Began his career as a Habilitation Specialist, working hands-on to support individuals in developing life skills.
  • 2022 – Transitioned into operations as a Facilities Coordinator, managing essential infrastructure and logistics.
  • 2024 – Promoted to Assistant Director of Institutional Giving, leveraging his diverse background to support fundraising and donor relations.
  • 2025 – Promoted to Director of Development, Individual & Corporate Giving, leading fundraising efforts with individual and corporate donors.

Brayden’s Story

Celebrating A World of Opportunity

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Janeese Goldman’s Story

Founded Karla’s Kompanions

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