Meet Anamarie

Case Manager Kristen Deavers wrote in to tell us about Anamarie:

"Anamarie works as a Direct Support Professional at Paladin – Hobart location – four days each week. She began her employment there in 2011 when the facility was known as The ARC NWI. Anamarie used Vocational Rehabilitation services to obtain the job, and then received Extended (Follow-along) services from The ARC NWI. Her job duties entail laundry, assisting individuals with their lunches, and helping with arts and crafts.

When she began her job, she required prompts and supervision to improve her socialization with the individuals she works with. She also struggled to assist when needed. However, now Anamarie can be seen interacting with the clients, and she knows many of their dispositions and can offer personalized guidance. She had a follow-along job coach until June 2021 when the team agreed that Anamarie did not need this assistance any longer. According to her Supervisor at Paladin: 'She does well here with following directions. She comes to me whenever she has a problem - which is rare.'

Several years ago, Anamarie decided to create a monthly goal for herself: 'I want to learn how to create and do new things.' Each quarter, when the team meets to discuss her progress, she outdoes herself! She comes prepared to each meeting with a list of the new things she has done or fears she has conquered. When her Case Manager sees Anamarie at her job, she is confident and can be seen smiling with her co-workers and the individuals she works with. She likes helping with the seasonal themes at the Center – the crafts, bulletin boards, calendars, and decorations – and she likes to help organize when needed."

Congrats, Anamarie!