Careers
Ask employees why they stay at the Anne Carlsen Center for Children
and they all point to one factor — the kids.
 It's
the smiles, the hugs, and the tears that come with being a surrogate
family to the children with special needs that make the Center
their home. The staff at the Anne Carlsen Center for Children does
much more than provide medical care or education to the children — they
become involved in every aspect of the children's lives.
Relationships at the Center go beyond that of caregiver or teacher.
Our staff becomes friends with students and their families. It's
not unusual for staff to invite their student friends into their
homes for weekends and holidays and include them in their personal
family activities when the students' own families are unable to
do so.
Students truly become extended family members and staff often
expresses gratitude:
"You have to thank those parents for allowing us to share
their children's lives."
The Center uses a team approach in developing a child's program,
involving therapists, medical and residential staff, and educators.
"With our low turnover you can really work on the development
of each child's skills to develop a consistent program, which can
take years to do," says Occupational Therapist Ron Bendewald,
a 13-year veteran.
The average length of employment at the Anne Carlsen Center for
Children is nine years. Many employees have been with the Center
for more than 15. The employee turnover rate is well below the
industry average.
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