Through Their Eyes: A Glimpse into a day of a Social Worker

By Teri Deeds, NHCO North Boroughs Service Coordinator

Hiking the Appalachian Mountains, dancing in the rain, trekking through a blizzard, cuddling with adorable kittens, being caught in the ocean's riptide, and winning the lottery. These are just some of the various ways I, as a service coordinator, would try to put the feelings and emotions I experience on the daily into words. I honestly wouldn't change it for anything.

Helping people means standing with them as they face everyday struggles, and cheering them on while celebrating their successes. It may be getting rental assistance needed to keep someone in their home.

Or finding much-needed beds for a mom and her children.

Or applying for the right grant to avoid a gas shut-off.

Or successfully working with a client to find affordable housing.

Or helping a non-English speaking family navigate the path to find the right resources.

Whatever the day, each one promises to be different, exciting, challenging, tough, and sometimes difficult...

... but always, always rewarding.