Montgomery County's Human Resources Director Clay McCoy was recently awarded the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Champions Award for efforts to employ DARS clients and spread awareness of the program and opportunities throughout the New River Valley.
Pictured here from left to right are: Angie Hill, Montgomery County Deputy County Administrator and CFO; Clay McCoy, Montgomery County Human Resources Director; Matt Herron, DARS Job Placement Counselor; and Amy Heinline, DARS Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
"The Champions award honors local employers who assist DARS with hiring needs for persons with disabilities. Clay McCoy was nominated due to the work he does with our agency," said Amy Heinline, DARS Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
McCoy has worked closely with DARS representatives to place clients. In addition, he has shared information about the DARS program and the opportunities available to his colleagues at other organizations throughout the region.
"I am proud of all Montgomery County does for our employees and for the work Clay and our Human Resources team has done and continues to do with DARS," said Angie Hill, Montgomery County Deputy County Administrator and CFO.
"Partnering with DARS has enhanced our workforce," said Hill.