About  CIS

Through partnerships with public agencies, businesses, schools, universities, and community organizations CIS works to build a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable workforce.

Our Vision.

Celebrating 30+ Years of Inclusive Employment

Employment is the optimal way to make meaningful community connections and lead an independent, self-sufficient life.

Employment for All
ALL people, regardless of disability, have both the right and the responsibility to be an active part of their community.

Inclusive Workforce
Employers value an inclusive workforce as strong business practice, and work with community resources to meet their labor needs.

Our Staff Leaders.

Expert employment services to people with disabilities since 1991.

Susan Schonfeld

Executive Director

Julia Blackwell

Assistant Executive Director

Wendy Cowan

Director of Human Resources

Joe Bernardo

Director of Data and Fiscal Management

Kelly Carroll

Director of Operations – PA

Melissa Good

Director of Employment Services

Erin Phovilaychit

Director of Business Development

Angelina Bush

Assistant Director of Benefits Counseling and Ticket to Work

Danielle Mcllhenny

Assistant Director of Employment Services

Courtney Mulcahy

Assistant Director of Student Transition Services

Suzanne Ortoleva

Assistant Director of Staff Development

Christopher Coffey

Assistant Director of Compliance & Quality Assurance

Regional Executive Director, Delaware

Sandi Hanley

Keith Bosco

Director of Operations, Delaware

Holly Drumheiser

Assistant Director, Sussex County

Jason Lofland

Assistant Director, Kent county

Michael Mahaffey

Director of Business Development and Student Transition

Alan Scott

Assistant Director of Benefits Counseling

Tanya Turner

Assistant Director, New Castle County

Alyssa Babuca

Assistant Director of Transition Services, Delaware

Our Regions.

Pennsylvania

We provide all our Employment Services in Southeast Pennsylvania including the counties of Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks. Our Benefits Counseling service is available remotely throughout the entire state.

Delaware

We provide all our Employment and Benefits Counseling Services throughout the entire state.

National

We are excited to provide many of our services now at the National level. Our ACRE training can be attended remotely by anyone working in the US. Our Ticket To Work support service can be provided remotely to anyone in the US. We can also act as an Administrative Employment Network for agencies anywhere in the US.

“Diana from CIS has worked with my son for about two and a half years as his lead Job Coach, and my son has made great strides as a result. I love the way that Diana gets him, and the way she’s fostered his relationships with his colleagues. My son is showing real improvement in his ability to take charge, his social skills and his productivity. In short, we couldn’t ask for a better Job Coach.”

Sonia

Mother of a CIS participant

“My Job Developer at CIS really hears me when I tell her about the work I want to be doing—working in an office, helping my community, or [helping] other people with disabilities. I used to work in a supermarket and I didn’t want to go back [to a job like that]. CIS works hard to find you the best job, not just any job.”

Chaz

Participant

“CIS was able to custom fit a job for my son where he was extremely successful, productive, and most important of all, happy! He’s making money for himself, but he is also gaining self-respect, and learning responsibility and self-dependence to further his success.”

Joanne

Mother of a CIS participant

“Working with CIS has been an amazing journey. I’m sure I can speak for my classmates as well when I say that Project Career Launch and CIS has given us the confidence and motivation into finding and getting employment in any career that we choose.”

Desiree

Project Career, Launch participant

Our Strategies.

Career Exploration

Exploring careers through discovery, assessment, and work experiences at actual employers in the community.

No "Readiness" Model

Everybody is ready to work. We help people develop skills where they will be used: on the job.

A Resource for Hiring

Helping companies succeed by matching individual talents to business needs.

Job Coaching

Support to succeed in your job once you get it, whatever that looks like for you.

Benefits Counseling

Helping families choose work and achieve financial empowerment through comprehensive benefits counseling.

Person Centered Support

Long-term support for career advancement, enhancement, and success.