I dont have a college education, I want to work with people who are mentally disbabled. How do I do it?

Question

Not CRAZY people. I want to work with people who have Downs Syndrome or who are Retarded. How can I get into the field??????

Answer 1

That is also what I do, and I don't have a college degree. I work in group homes that houses the clients. You can go to your mental health or even your Senior and Disabled Services; or go to the Employment agency; or if you have a LIFEWAYS in your town, they also would know. If you have any Mental Health Institution in your area, they would know. Some of the churches might know, your Salvation Army might know. The company I work for now, are teen-agers in mind; even though they are young adults. Some are Autistic, Downs Syndrome, Schziphrenic, mentally retarded for what ever reason. All of these clients that I have now are verbal, where as most of my experience has been with non-verbal. These organizations are always looking for help. Your hospital would know, I think they should any way. Look in the paper under employment ads and see if they are hiring. If you see personal care aides wanted; or work in a challenging inviroment with mentally challenged adults; usually is this kind of work. I hope you find what you are looking for.

Answer 2

properly particular jobs do pay more beneficial advantageous than others. It relies upon on what you do. i'm on Submarines as a Sonar Technician so i'm getting particular "incentive" will pay. at the same time as stationed on a Submarine i'm getting the following. Base Pay = $2830/mo (E-6 >10yrs) Sub Pay = $375/mo (I continually get this) Sea Pay = $450/mo (i'm getting this at the same time as at a sea going command) i'd be shifting to a interest the position i receives all that plus particular responsibility project Pay (SDAP) SDAP = $415/mo so as you are able to discover over a E-6 without incentive pay i'm getting $825/mo more beneficial. At my next command, when I get qualified i'd be making $1240/mo over an E-6 w/o any incentive pay. also for Re-enlistments people in my cost can upward push up to $40 5,000 for re-enlisting. I did that two times so some distance. I had no college practise when I joined at 19. The reqs. to get get into Subs is ASVAB >50, and Submarine Sonar is even higher than that. extra: I actually have also been doing this for 11 years, when I first all began the inducement will pay the position no longer that a lot. The more beneficial time at sea and on subs, the better the inducement pay. The SDAP to even imagine about that interest you want to be E-6 or higher, with 6 years, in plus a number of different issues.

Answer 3

First off, you shouldn't refer to them as "retarded', mentally handicapped is the pc terminology of today. There are many group homes in communities that mentally disabled individuals live at. They often go out and work in the community- if they are able. Some are not able to do so. Workers work at the home to give them their medications, cook their meals, make sure everything runs smoothly etc. Check with your local Health Dept., they should know id any facilities like this exist in your area and how to contact them for an application.

Answer 4

First off - they are people who have 'special needs' who have 'developmental delays' they can also be known as individuals who are 'mentally challenged'. If you want to work with them, first off learn terminology. If you showed up to work with my child with that kind of talk, you would never get near her!! And many people who have developmental delays have a number of behavioural issues, etc. My child has mental illness and developmental delays, but she is NOT CRAZY!

Volunteering in local schools or Community Living Associations (agencies that run group homes) is always a good start. From there you can learn about possible jobs and/or training. With many families now keeping their children (even adult children) at home, they are often looking for kind, decent caring people to work with them. Some one to take them out, teach them skills, help them at home etc... All you need to do it get out your local phone book and call some of the schools or agencies. But first you have some learning to do about who these people are.

Answer 5

the group home answer is what i would also agree with. my son is in a group home and they are always needing people who really care about them and want to work with them. they are really sweet kids. i call the other five guys in his home his brothers. as a parent you would be the kind of person i wish was in my son's home because you want to do this.

to the person who said you have to become a nut first....sometimes you find out the hard way what it would be like to have a loved one who is mentally disabled. a car wreck could put you in that shape. hope you would get some nuts to take care of you.

Answer 6

you can start by being a nursing assistant. some courses take 6 to 12 weeks....you can apply for jobs at hospitals and facilities that take care of those type of people. also some jobs will help you further your career in nursing.

Answer 7

you can become a ese secratary at a school.I know it's not the best job but you get to be around the kids and talk to them.My grandma is a ese secratary.

Answer 8

Sometimes you can start at an Entry-Level position and go from there... also some employers send their employees to school...

Answer 9

become licensed in childcare and go to different workshops

Answer 10

you yourself must become a nut