Mission Jawonio is dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being, and equality of people with disabilities and special needs.
Jawonio is a registered 501c3 organization and the premier provider of lifespan services in the Hudson Valley of New York State.
Description Jawonio is the premiere provider of lifespan services in New York’s Hudson Valley for people with developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges and chronic medical needs.
Since 1947, Jawonio has provided support and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs throughout the Lower Hudson Valley in New York. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about Jawonio’s unique ability to provide you and your family with answers to your questions, solutions for your loved one with special needs and most importantly, opportunities to foster growth and independence. After all, “Jawonio” means independence, and we’re proud to have helped facilitate just that in the people we serve.
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What does Jawonio Mean Jawonio is an indigenous word that means “Independence”. We help children and adults reach their fullest personal potential and support them to be as independent as possible, beginning at a very early age.
Jawonio has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 43 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jawonio employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).
To get a job at Jawonio, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at Jawonio and prepare for tough questions.
Overall, 53% of employees would recommend working at Jawonio to a friend. This is based on 43 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
50% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Jawonio as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Jawonio.