In retrospect, Jami inviting me into the staff meeting my first day, and introducing me to this specific group of agendas was a wise move of supervision. Not only did she allow me the opportunity to introduce myself on my terms, disclosing how much or little as I desired, but she also discreetly introduced me to a wide-variety of issues that are relevant to the field and specific to this agency. Additionally, in this meeting I began to see Jami’s supervision style to be relaxed, yet firm. She habitually invites all members of the staff to share their opinions, expertise, and support. However, she is ultimately the final authority on most housing situations, and from my observation, her staff trust and respect her genuinely, and seek out her advice often regarding issues at work.
During my internship, I faced some challenges, one of them being trying to keep up with the professional vocabulary, slang, …show more content…
Once, while I was waiting for Suzanne, I asked Gena about Baby University, she was accommodating with her time, and I was exhilarated to hear about this program of benevolence. She explained how they go door-to door to enroll parents in the 10-week program at the most impoverished city blocks in Reading, to offer their support through education in their child’s early development, and teach valuable skills to the parents and caregivers, that nurtures their children. This program gives impoverished families an opportunity to beat some dire odds, and utilizes an evidence-based curriculum that includes, GKK (Growing Great Kids), STEP-early childhood (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting), and Active Parenting Today. There are some additional perks for parents and caretakers to become involved like free childcare, safety items for the home, and a chance for the child to go to college if they stick with the
During my internship, I faced some challenges, one of them being trying to keep up with the professional vocabulary, slang, …show more content…
Once, while I was waiting for Suzanne, I asked Gena about Baby University, she was accommodating with her time, and I was exhilarated to hear about this program of benevolence. She explained how they go door-to door to enroll parents in the 10-week program at the most impoverished city blocks in Reading, to offer their support through education in their child’s early development, and teach valuable skills to the parents and caregivers, that nurtures their children. This program gives impoverished families an opportunity to beat some dire odds, and utilizes an evidence-based curriculum that includes, GKK (Growing Great Kids), STEP-early childhood (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting), and Active Parenting Today. There are some additional perks for parents and caretakers to become involved like free childcare, safety items for the home, and a chance for the child to go to college if they stick with the