Better Living, Inc.
The Better Living Team
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Julie Monaghan has worked in the human services field since 2005. She started as a social worker for children with disabilities and their families and then moved to working with adults with developmental disabilities in 2007. Since working at Better Living, Inc. she has held several positions from direct line care to management. In her current position as Director of Administration, she works closely with Shared Living Providers, parents, guardians, service coordinators, and staff to ensure the smooth delivery of client-centered services. Her passion and dedication to the entire Better Living team has put her at the center of the BLI universe.
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Dorothy Bressman has worked for Better Living since 2014. She started by providing direct line care and then later transitioned into becoming a Shared Living Provider in 2018. She finally joined BLI's Administration in 2022 as the Client Services Coordinator. She works closely with Service Coordinators from the Department of Developmental Disabilities, with parents and guardians, other agencies, and is the go-to source for all things client-related. She is a dedicated presence in all of our client teams, helps to resolve issues or challenges, and is available to provide training, support, and assistance as needed or requested.
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Tina Slota has been with Better Living, Inc since 1998. Like most of BLI's administrative staff, she began as a Direct Support Professional and because of her work ethic, dedication, and excellent organizational abilities, she transitioned into administration. Due to her vast experience with both clients and staff, she is now the Supervisor of BLI's Day Service Center, focusing on staff management, client care, and general operations. She also writes habilitation programs for all Better Living clients.
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As the Director of IT and Facilities, Joerg Henkel ensures that all Better Living premises adhere to State and local codes, are safe and soundly maintained, and are connected with all of the technology necessary to do work in the modern world. He is integral in realizing the very high standards Better Living has in ensuring that the homes of our clients are clean, safe, and inviting and provide smooth and reliable service delivery. Joerg also maintains BLI's Day Service Center, its fleet of vehicles, and organizes, sets up, and maintains all computers and other electronic equipment for BLI.
Since 1996 Better Living, Inc. has been helping families in our community find high-quality services. Let our friendly and professional staff help you today.
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Jake Neely is the Executive Director of Better Living, Inc. His first job with BLI was as a Direct Support Professional in BLI's first ever residential group home in 1996. Since then he has filled a variety of administrative roles as the company developed, expanded, and navigated the constantly changing field of Developmental Disability Services.
His current focus is on expanding BLI's services and opportunities and maintaining the high standards of care that people deserve and have come to expect when working with Better Living, Inc.