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Vincent Renteria is a senior community case manager at OHI. He lives in Carmel.

For the past 12 years, I’ve worked in disability support services — first as a direct support professional, and for the past nine years as a case manager at OHI. I still do direct support work as needed as well, so I have more than one job. I do this work to help the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our society have a chance to live their best lives. I also do this work to feed my family.

The most rewarding part of my job is connecting the members I serve with the supports that ensure their safety, security and quality o

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