Horizon Project provides supports and opportunities for personal growth, integration, and independence to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities but we also provide professional development for the people who support them. Each team member have a special value to us and get to live a unique experience at HPI. Today we will have a joy to know a little bit about our team member Tina, our Residential Coordinator M1, and learn from her.
1) When did you start working for HPI?
August 1, 2006
2) Why did you wish to work for Horizon Project Inc.?
In 2006 I did not have a job and was able to get hired with HPI through my job injury as I had a job employer helping me find a job. This job was a get job to start at that time as I am also a wife and a mother so I was able to care for people.
3) What do you feel is the most important part of working with Adults with Disabilities?
It is able to make positive changes in their lives.
4) Could you share with us any memorable story/experience you had with clients?
These two clients are no longer in the program. But I would go bowling with one of them and he was very competitive when it came to winning. At times I would have to slow down so he could get a strike over me and I would act like I was unable to hold the bowl or be silly to get it in the gutter.
5) Do you have any advice for anyone wanting to start working with IDD clients?
Have a soft heart and not take everything for granted. As not everything is your fault with the client. After 16+ years I have seen lots of good changes in the company that have helped with the client care.
Tina, is one of the amazing people that make difference and other people’s lives.
We are so thrilled to have her in our team!