Problems with higher ranked employees?

Question

I've started a job at a place 6 months ago at a place that caters to the mentally retarded. The job is okay, my staff are great, and for the most part the mentally retarded clients(consumers) are great. However I have problems with higher level co workers whose only goal appears to belittle me and disrespect my staff.

One goes around bashing my paperwork even though she isn't familiar with the work. She writes comments that makes her come off like she knows the consumers more than staff, and in some cases, their parents. She has no involvement with my building nor with my consumers.

Another one is a Behavior Specialist. She has these delusional ideas about these people and she won't consider the opinions of the staff who actually see them everyday.

Also lately people have been transferring consumer to and from my building without me having any say. I would probably say yes but they leave me out of the loop.

To top it off, the director my boss sides with them.

I don't think quitting is the answer because they'll screw over the next person who gets my job. Also there isn't anyone ranked above the director.

Answer 1

Put your foot down and stop taking their crap. Remind your boss that you are responsible and that you are perfectly capable of handling any situation without any outside help. Tell your boss that you will not tolerate any more interference. From anybody.

Or, just quit and get a better job.

Answer 2

It sounds like you are in a losing situation, unfortunately. If the director is siding with them, you have no real recourse unless you go over the directors head and contact someone with specific evidence that you are being harrassed. If others are experiencing the same, all of you can ban together to go to a higher up. If you don't want to do that, then the best thing is to find another job.

Answer 3

I would find another job. If you are not happy, I'm sure your clients will know. You don't need other people bashing you...or ask them nicely to stop it. Some people really like to belittle others to make themselves look better. Sometimes when they keep doing that, they dig their own grave, maybe they''ll get fired someday.When the right person figures out what is going on. Follow your chain of command if you plan to stay there.