Lessons from the Imagine! Early Intervention Department

Oct-05-2021

Employees

Through the hustle and bustle of our workloads, it’s sometimes easy to forget how much we are constantly learning from our co-workers, families, and team members that we meet with. Read what the Imagine! Early Intervention team had to say about what they’ve learned throughout the years of working in the EI department:

“Working in Early Intervention has made me appreciate the providers who contract with Imagine! and make a difference in a child’s life every day. I feel lucky to hear about the success stories from the Service Coordinators.” - Business Support

“Working in Early Intervention has taught me to be a better listener, to meet people where they are, provide support as needed, understand better where I am and recognize my opportunities for growth, advocate for myself and help teach others that skill, and most importantly to find joy in the smallest of things and help others to recognize and celebrate those often hard to find successes.” - Service Coordinator

“I have been reminded daily to look at things with an open mind and a clear slate as each situation will be different, each child will be different, and each family will be different.” - Service Coordinator

“EI has taught me that it really works and is so important to a child’s development and future. I have learned about different types of disabilities and how to meet parents where they are. I have met a lot of families from different cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and lifestyles. This has helped me learn a lot about different parenting styles and cultures and how best to provide services to each family. I love working with a diverse population and age groups of parents.” - Service Coordinator

“‘Normal’ is overrated and more of a rarity than one imagines. While ‘normal’ can be restful, its best use is as a place for neurodiverse minds to plateau while processing.” - Service Coordinator

“EI has taught me more about how much initial interactions and conversations with a family can lead to a relationship of trust that I can build upon to help their child and family get the support they need through our program and community partners/resources." – Intake Service Coordinator

“EI has taught me the importance of knowledgeable AND kind co-workers. Being on a team that offers well rounded support, from answering questions to a shoulder to cry on, is invaluable.” - Business Support

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