Get to know us!

Amy Taylor, MS CRC owner\ceo

Experience matters and Amy has spent the last decade committed to excellence in service delivery and support across multiple populations and referral sources. Amy has provided direct care and support, case management, program administration, development and management. As a mom to a child with a disability she understands the importance of transitional-age support and developing a framework for success. Amy is experienced in assessment and discovery services and can help anyone explore the world of work and develop a plan that suits them. Whether you are looking for work for the first time, finding a new career post injury, or working to manage your health while finding a career that lets you be healthy and happy - Amy and her team are here for you.

Amy has a Masters of Science in Human Development with an emphasis in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from South Dakota State University.

Amy serves on the Board of Directors for the following organizations

- Ohio Rehabilitation Association

(Past President, 2021)

- Great Lakes Regional Chapter of the National Rehabilitation Association (President Elect 2020, President 2021; Past president 2022)

- Employment Collaborative of Cuyahoga County

(Former Board Member , Former Co-Chair Service Delivery Committee)

Amy also serves on the CRCC Board of Ethics

(3 year term starting in 2023)

Educating Professionals:

Amy has offered training at over a dozen different conferences, information fairs and forums to support training and education in areas such as innovative services, ethics, community integration and more. Amy creates customized training specific to business needs, community inclusion efforts and more.

Email Amy at Amy.Taylor@youbelongohio.org or by submitting information on the Contact Us page!

Paul Hollander M.Ed., CESP - Director of community development

Paul has spent the last several years working in various roles in the Vocational Rehabilitation field. He has worked as a job developer, Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator, Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor and Rehabilitation Manager. Paul has demonstrated the ability to work well with individuals of all abilities and age groups. He brings extensive knowledge of OOD services along with understanding the needs of individuals and a commitment to excellence in service delivery. Paul holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Kent State University. Paul is also a member of the Employment Collaborative of Cuyahoga County and has taken an active role in supporting individuals and businesses.

You can connect with Paul at Paul.Hollander@YouBelongOhio.org

Eric Hibinger, CESP - Regional Manager

Eric has spent the last ten years serving individuals with disabilities. His various roles as an Intervention Specialist, Job Developer and Job Placement Supervisor, have cultivated him into the service professional he is. Eric has experience in direct support, case management, job development, job coaching and is currently CESP Certified. His innate ability to maintain many successful business contacts has allowed for him to consistently place people successfully throughout the years. Eric has a multitude of experience in teaching other service professionals in the field on the topics of job development, job retention and job coaching. Eric holds Bachelor’s in Education from Bowling Green State University and serves on the Employment Collaborative of Cuyahoga County (President, 2018 – present) He is also a Certified Employment Sup-port Professional (2017 – present) and was the proud recipient of the Ben Bonanno Award Recipient via Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities in 2016.

You can reach Eric at Eric@youbelongohio.org.

Jim Bradford, cesp - Lead community developer

Jim brings a diverse set of skills to You Belong, gained from his experiences working in the public, private, and higher education sectors. He has been serving individuals with disabilities for several years, in both an academic support and community employment capacity. Jim’s passion for his work comes from both his personal experiences with disability, and the barriers to work that can present, and as a parent of a child with disabilities. He has a natural ability to connect with the individuals he serves, and their support network, to help them find a path to employment that is both fulfilling and a good fit. He is a Certified Employment Support Professional (2020 – Present).

You can reach Jim at jim.bradford@youbelongohio.org

Cheye Parker - Regional supervisor

Cheye comes to You Belong in this role after having worked with us as a Summer Community Support Specialist. Loving working with transition aged youth she was a perfect fit to step into a role working as an embedded staff member at Lorain County schools offering services to help middle and high school students learn about different types of work, their likes and dislikes and how to get experience. Cheye's excellent work has allowed this program to grow from one full time embedded staff member to four in the next school year. Cheye will be pursing a Master's in Education with emphasis in Adaptive Behavior Analysis.