I just got hired to work at a girls treatment facility, has anyone worked in a place like this before?

Question

I just want to know what other peoples experiences were if you have worked in a place like this. Its a 24/hr care home for teen girls who are on probation and have mental disorders. I am going to be a caregiver and am really excited about this job. Anyone have any advice or info?

Answer 1

Yes. In the U.S. I'm not sure where you will be working, but it is a noble cause, and a lot of work. The girls will look up to you if you are firm, yet loving and playful. I worked in a treatment facility for girls aged 9-17. We had 11 girls on the unit, with a partner and I. The program encouraged us to act as role models --or as Mom and Dad. We had a special group at the end of the day to process how the day went, what worked, what didn't, and who was responsible for what...the girls, most of the time, responded well to this model. These children come from the most unfortunate of situations--most of them taken away from parents who did atrocious acts on them. Therefore, these girls' mental health was affected greatly. A word of wisdom: sometimes you may remind a girl or two of somebody who caused them great suffering, and they might treat you poorly as a result. Don't take this "projection" personally. Be patient, and use kind words. Use it as a key to get into a little girl's disturbed heart. It might make a difference in her life. Good luck--where I worked, the turn-over rate was nine months (I worked there for 3 years.)

Answer 2

I have never done this but i have bi-polar and i would have to say look and the whole picture before you judge.I have had lots of problms in life because people dont understand me so on a communcation level sometimes things can be frustating. Try giving them all the same amount of treatment attention because one might try getting more than others and that is not far to some people most of the time i was getting in trouble because i always got shoved in the corner and never got to talk or communicate me acting out was a way to get attention.Also find something that they all like that they all can get to do together but if someone dosent dosent get picked and dosnt have a partner then use that person as yours and make sure to find a way to show all the other girls she is cool because it may not seem like it but they look up to you. Have them create a profile of themselfs on paper and pass it around to every girl untill they have all scene everyone else and that i think can break the ice a maybe they will work with eachother. If you want to hear more i was a problem child and i have bi-polar so email me [e-mail] or [e-mail]. sorry its so long!

Answer 3

You are going to work for a NOBLE CAUSE. Good Luck !!
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