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A new name, the same heartfelt commitment For years, our organization has gone by the name Community Entry Services. Starting September 22, 2026, we’re introducing a new name and a new look: CareVi, pronounced Care-VEE, rhyming with tree. This change is more than a new logo. It’s a clearer way to share who we are and who we serve. Why We’re Changing Our Name Research indicated that our previous name (Community Entry Services) often caused confusion. It didn’t fully capture

Introducing Sarah Guinard, Residential Coordinator for Community Entry Services in Riverton. Sarah Guinard has worked for CES as a Direct Service Professional and Residential Coordinator for 17 years (here with CES clients Jacob and Kelsie) Housing that comes with transportation and 24/7 supervision is one of the services that makes Community Entry Services a sought for destination for adults with developmental, intellectual disabilities or acquired brain injuries in WY. But

Paul Dieken is one of two housing coordinators in Lander for CES Paul Dieken is one of two housing coordinators in Lander serving a dozen staff and clients to ensure safety, quality control, and complete 24/7 coverage of our clients. Community Entry Services is one of the best kept secrets in Fremont County - without intending to be. CES serves over 100 adults with disabilities and acquired brain injuries with a staff of over 100 professional caregivers who transport clients

Jackson native Leif Huot has worked as a Direct Service Professional for CES since 2017 Leif Huot (left) with CES client Robby in the Jackson, WY center Leif Huot, a DSP at Community Entry Services, was born and raised in Jackson, WY. He graduated from high school in 2012 and has known CES' new Director, Jessie Phillips since kindergarten! Like Jessie, it was an opportunity in High School that led him to dedicate his life to care for the disabled. In his case it was the oppo

Wyoming Community Service Providers (WCSP) DSP Banquet in Casper, WY, September 17, 2025 recognized 16 Direct Service Professionals for their excellence in care including two from Community Entry Services Congratulations Brenda and Kathleen! To cap Direct Service Professionals week, the Wyoming Community Service Providers (WCSP) https://www.wyomingcsp.org/ hosted a gala to honor those DSPs who have shown exceptional skill, devotion and professionalism this past year. WCSP r

Updated: Sep 15, 2025 Jessie Phillips, native of Jackson, WY, has been chosen to take Rick Christensen's place as Director of Community Entry Services' Jackson program Jessie Phillips, born and raised in Jackson has worked for CES for 9 years The family adventure began in 1920 when Jessie's maternal grandmother moved to Jackson, WY and established a presence in the valley. Born and raised in Jackson, Jessie fondly remembers playing volleyball in highschool. An alumna of the c

Updated: Sep 10, 2025 Say a prayer, reach out and thank, and support our DSP's who are the front line of care for adults with disabilities. Day Coordinator Ceirra with Direct Service Professionals Teresa and Kevin hamming it up for the camera The secret sauce in the quality of care provided by Community Entry Services is in the devotion and skill of our DSPs, Direct Service Professionals. This is their week! Few jobs have the impact on the quality of life of a person like

Rick was crucial in helping CES rebuild our Jackson, WY center's staff, fundraising, and community engagement over the past few years. When Rick was tapped to become the Director of the Jackson program, there were plenty of challenges: staffing issues, funding issues, and the need to ensure excellent care for all our clients. He swiftly innovated and recruited staff and changed the internal morale and culture around to create a team of mutually supporting staff that grew in t

CES' HR Director Michelle Luoma took several clients up camping in the Winds Jennifer, Rebecca, "Buffy" and Michelle on their way to the Girl's Camp 2025 Every summer one of the perks made possible thanks to the generosity of local supporters and volunteers is the Girl's Camp where a select group of clients are brought up to the Winds for a few days of camping, fishing, hiking and group activities. Time spent with friends, swimming, roasting marshmellows and enjoying the goo

Direct Service Professionals are the backbone of our service to adults with disabilities. Dani Pevy (left) has been a DSP for about a year after a lifetime of bartending. She loves hanging around with Karla and other clients at the Jackson CES day-habilitation center. Direct Service Professionals are the backbone of everything CES does for our clients who are adults, ages 18 to 80+ with intellectual or developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries. Most work in 10 to

Kevin Bennett was a professional electric guitar bass player for 25 years...and then discovered direct service to the clients of CES. Lander's own David Dempster with Kevin Bennett, a "DSP" with CES Kevin was just getting off his night shift at Lander's Gary Hudson Center when I was able to sit him down for an interview. For 7 years now Kevin has been helping our clients in Lander to maximize their potential, working primarily with a group of men who live in a group home in t

Mike Aurand works as a Quality Assurance professional in the Lander based Gary Hudson Center. Every great healthcare nonprofit must have a culture of "marathon" rather than sprint. Because the care we provide to our clients is what any of us would desire for our children and grandchildren - of whatever age - for their whole life. To create a culture of continuous improvement is a special skill that requires a special person with detailed attention to the qualities that make

For 50 years, Community Entry Services has helped hundreds of adults with disabilities thrive and live with dignity primarily through the largely unsung work of professionals who are described as "Direct Service Professionals" or DSPs for short. DSPs are the people who chaperone, feed, transport, care for and often safeguard our clients who otherwise would not be able to care for themselves. Without the DSPs, our efforts would grind to a complete halt. If there's a 'secret s

Updated: Mar 6, 2025 In the past 50 years, Community Entry Services has quietly provided a gold standard of care for over a thousand adults in Fremont County, WY who have traumatic brain injuries or intellectual and developmental disabilities. Currently serving 110 adults, Community Entry Services is looking forward to our next 50 years. This level of care is made possible by the quiet and unsung professionalism of over a hundred of our neighbors and community members in Rive

We are so excited to welcome Rick Christensen to CES! We thought we would take some time to introduce him by asking him some questions that will help give an insight into who he is. Thanks Rick! Tell us a little bit about yourself! "I have been around for a looooong time! I was born and raised in Midvale, UT, but I have strong ties to Western Wyoming. My family has been involved in Alpine and Jackson for over 60 years. I always wanted to live in this area and 23 years ago my

Updated: Jun 21, 2023 Community Entry Services is a Wyoming non-profit organization with locations in Riverton, Jackson, and Lander, Wyoming. We are dedicated to empowering our community members with disabilities to maximize independence and lead satisfying productive lives. We provide critical 24/7 care 365 days a year to 141 clients with disabilities or acquired brain injuries. We currently have job openings at all three of our locations and are excited to share our sign on

Updated: Mar 15, 2023 Join the dynamic, fun, and impactful team at Community Entry Services as a Direct Support Professional. CES supports adults with disabilities in all aspects of daily living. Direct Support Professionals work in an active environment providing support services and empowering independence in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Most of our open positions are residential evening positions or overnight positions. Wages: Day positions $13.00 Evening p

Updated: Jun 19, 2023 Want a meaningful job with full time pay and benefits that allows you to ski 5 days a week?! We know the ticket to a Jacksonites heart is the freedom to live a playful life, while also working in a meaningful industry. If you want the ability to ski 5 days a week while also reaping the benefits of full time pay, medical benefits, a 401k, and the opportunity to make a huge difference in people's lives, Community Entry Services might be a great fit for you

Commencing September 1st, Liana Moskowitz will assume the role of Jackson Program Director for Community Entry Services. This coming on the heels of another successful Art of Love Fundraiser and making the final mortgage payment on the Jackson Day Habilitation and office site. As the previous Director of Client Services for Community Safety Network, Moskowitz is looking to foster the connections she has formed in community-based non-profit work over the past decade. Moskowitz