the impact of IMPACT…
Meet Robin!
Three years ago, I was looking for a good part-time job to fill my days while my son went to preschool.
I was browsing INDEED and came across a job opening at IMPACT (then Milling Manor). It was a company that I had never heard of, but it was in my hometown and just a few minutes from my home.
IMPACT required skills that I had with my experience in assisted living facilities and as a med tech, so I applied. After talking with Julie and Jasmine, the QP, I was excited. I really wanted this job. When I got it, I was overjoyed.
I loved working in the community with clients, and later in the group home as a DSP, and a house manager. I had promised myself when my son went to kindergarten, I was going back to school. The plan was originally to become an RN, with this job, things changed. I loved what I was doing, I enjoyed my job and looked forward to coming in every day.
I began playing with the idea of returning to school not to be an RN, but to become qualified to be a QP with IMPACT. I ended up talking with a family member who encouraged me to do this, so to make a long story short, I did.
I am now graduating in May with my associate degree in human services from Davidson-Davie Community College. I have had the pleasure to be able to do my internship hours here at IMPACT learning more about the position that I am working toward becoming. IMPACT is an amazing company to work for and the clients make each day a pleasure.
Group Home Manager
Group home manager ensures daily operations to meet the health, safety and enriching needs of the residents served.
Direct Support Professional
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the person right beside the person served. The DSP in relationship with the person(s) served is where the magic happens!