NorthEast Family Services is an agency that provides care and assistance to children under 21 with cognitive, developmental, physical, and/or psychiatric conditions. These diagnoses can range from moderate to severe, which would depend on the type of care the child needs/qualifies for. My experience working here is focused with an individual who has high-functioning Autism.
I have weekly sessions with my client where we focus on a set of goals their therapist and case workers have set. It's a very relaxed, rewarding, friendly job in my eyes. The client and I get to go on daily excursions to places of our choice, with the mindset to help work towards their goals. Some days we cover many more than others, it truly depends on how the client is feeling. Going into this job, I was very unaware of Autism and what it entails.
By working hands on with my client, I have been able to see their lifestyle and how things work for them. I think this job has helped me with my own social skills, now that I have to help someone else with theirs. As well as teach me how to properly deal with individuals with certain conditions. It was a new area of study for me, and through my hiring process/training process, and the help from my supervisor, I feel comfortable in this work environment.
I have weekly sessions with my client where we focus on a set of goals their therapist and case workers have set. It's a very relaxed, rewarding, friendly job in my eyes. The client and I get to go on daily excursions to places of our choice, with the mindset to help work towards their goals. Some days we cover many more than others, it truly depends on how the client is feeling. Going into this job, I was very unaware of Autism and what it entails.
By working hands on with my client, I have been able to see their lifestyle and how things work for them. I think this job has helped me with my own social skills, now that I have to help someone else with theirs. As well as teach me how to properly deal with individuals with certain conditions. It was a new area of study for me, and through my hiring process/training process, and the help from my supervisor, I feel comfortable in this work environment.