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Albertina Kerr Centers

Direct Support Professional

May - August 2019 • Portland, OR

What I liked

I loved the connections I made with the clients I worked with. I could tell that I was making a difference in their lives and was excited to see their improvement in their ISPs. It was hard to leave them after I had to return back to Montana.

What I wish was different

This is something out of Albertina Kerr's control, but my coworkers were often nightmare to work with. The most frustrating part of my job was trying to work with difficult coworkers, as they are stuck in their ways and aren't willing to try new approaches to situations. Oftentimes, situations would become escalated because of interactions with other staff, which made trying to connect or deescalate situations much more difficult.

Advice

Be willing to connect and look past these individual's history. These individuals are much more than what they've been through. Don't be afraid to ask questions and become invested in supporting them!
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