Human Services is one of the most rewarding careers out there. It allows you to spend your days truly making a difference in the lives of others, which, in turn, infuses your own life with meaning and purpose. It’s also a career with plenty of room for advancement, great benefits, job security, flexibility, and a …
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During the pandemic, millions of people experienced temporary or permanent layoffs, furloughs or other events that caused them to leave their workplaces and jobs. Industries like hospitality closed entirely while others saw demand for goods and services dry up as the country hunkered down. Three million women alone left the job market during the pandemic, …
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People with disabilities often have the same goals, desires and need for acceptance as everyone else. However, some of life’s daily tasks can pose challenges for them that neurotypicals might not endure. Unfortunately, this can be harmful to well-being and self-esteem. For those who work with vulnerable populations, like those with disabilities, it’s important to …
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We all have days when things don’t go our way, which can make us feel frustrated, upset and even angry. Adults with disabilities have days like this too. However, some struggle to regulate or recognize their negative emotions, causing these emotions to manifest in quirky and sometimes inappropriate behaviors. In many cases, adults with severe …
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Kindness, compassion and empathy are all skills people need to make it through life. And while it can seem like soft skills hold little value in the modern workplace, they are equally as crucial as hard technical skills. Soft skills are especially important in organizations that work with vulnerable populations. At Pinnacle Services, soft skills …
Compassionate and empathetic communication is vital now more than ever. This is especially true for those who work with vulnerable populations. Adults with physical and intellectual disabilities are people too, but have often faced degrading mistreatment in the past. Fortunately, direct support professionals care for those they serve a great deal and always strive to …
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Group meetings, especially online ones, can be difficult to navigate. But as the pandemic continues, it’s safest to run meetings this way to remain socially distant. This can be especially challenging for those in the care services sector, as meetings with your team, your individuals served and their families are often necessary. Fortunately, we have …
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America is known as the world’s melting pot. People from Estonia to Ethiopia come here to provide a better quality of life for their families. But just like those who were born here, many immigrant families have a loved one with a disability. More and more, places like Pinnacle Services are seeing people from all …
Searching for a new job can be challenging. Searching for a new job amid a global pandemic can make things more complicated. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. While unemployment went down in October, there are still countless Americans looking for jobs. Fortunately, places are still hiring, and people are still finding new work, even if …
Finding a job isn’t always easy. Even when we aren’t in the middle of a global pandemic, marketing your skills to fit an employer’s needs can take a lot of time and effort. If you’re currently out of work due to the effects of COVID-19, the increased competition for jobs, limited opportunities and nontraditional interview processes …
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