October 30, 2015 was a beautiful autumn day in Jefferson Township and a perfect day for the New Hire Orientation designed to give new employees an understanding of the DPD. Under the leadership of Hope Eder, Director of Human Resources, participants were led through a day which familiarized them with the history of the department, various services it provides policy and procedures, behavioral techniques and opportunities to better understand the mission of the DPD. It was also a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another as well, all serving to provide a life of dignity for people with developmental disabilities.