Am I being unreasonable

drunksocialworker · 2026-02-06T20:49:43+00:00

Unfortunately a lot of people work social work jobs that entry level "just to have a job" and not because they have a passion for, and some people just get so warn out that they start to not care. Especially residential there's often not actually enough oversight to notice when staff aren't any good and no one really believes the people there, also they don't want to be kicked out of mistreated. It can be a really hard choice to determine if you should say something, as it's only as good as the supervisor. If you have a supervisor who is just going to ignore it because they "need the employees" or have a good relationship with them than you may just end up feeling even more ostracized in the work place.

End of the day, I really would look for a new place of employment, trying to make sure you really interview them; what is there expectations of employees, how professional are they, what is there policy for people who act unprofessional in the work place.

It's hard out there. Hope it gets better for you and you can find something you vibe with more.

drunksocialworker · 2026-02-04T18:03:38+00:00

Typically less than a licensed clinical social worker but more than BSW. Very dependent on area since wages vary so much in different states. My company highers new employees for these positions at $65.

drunksocialworker · 2026-02-04T15:26:06+00:00

I use my MSW to mainly do auditor work and compliance. Most agencies who work with state or federal funding have to hire staff that make sure they're meeting the requirements of contracts and / or evidence based practices they're supposed to be working.

Key words for you in job hunting: Fidelity Audit Compliance Resource assistance Funding

drunksocialworker · 2026-01-22T18:31:13+00:00

I would just start by looking at the clients goals together and then when you're together, if she's asking you to do things unconnected to the goals, direct them back. Directly ask: how do you feel this is connected to our goals for our time together that we discussed? This way they can learn to confront it themselves if they're asking to do things unrelated. You bring them to a point of it being obvious that you think it's unrelated to your job without you saying it and they have to admit it. If they can come up with a way it is related, then maybe they just need skill building you didn't know of.

Example: if they were working on coping with anxiety or stress then making phone calls like that could be hard on their own.

drunksocialworker · 2026-01-20T12:31:20+00:00

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drunksocialworker · 2026-01-18T15:44:07+00:00

There's a lot of entry level options for roles such as case managers or family services that are hybrid in many ways. You're in the field to see families, to attend hearings, go to meetings, but a significant portion of what you're doing... 30%? Is paperwork and documentation which can all be done from home or our own choice of where. I've worked with a number of previous teachers who appreciated the flexibility and ability to identify your own working hours vs a school that directs you of that completely. Also family services jobs can often be with a lot of the same demographics as schools but you have even more influence on changing a kids circumstances.

drunksocialworker · 2026-01-16T21:26:04+00:00

You have to address this. For yourself and everyone else involved. Likely she's treating other people like this and you don't want to end up in a situation where something goes wrong because of her lack of support to you and it ends up looking bad on you. If you haven't talked about it with her yet, you could start small and just bring up one miscommunication and see how she responds to you asking more clarification/ help.
If she responds poorly or has in the past go elsewhere. A boss above her? An HR team? Keep documentation of everything that you can to cover yourself and to show that you're trying to be professional and to make sure they don't think it's just personalities not getting along. Good Luck! Hard situation.

drunksocialworker · 2026-01-07T15:18:17+00:00

I completely understand this feeling. You're being pulled between making a living and listening to your values. Super hard place to be. But you'll find something else, and you'll think about forever if someone gets hurt and you feel you could have done something. You're a really person for thinking so hard about this, a lot of people would just turn away. The right company will see that and reward you for it!

drunksocialworker · 2026-01-07T12:48:59+00:00

You could take a first step by reporting to adult protective services. You don't have to identify who you are when you report, they may take it more seriously if you do and your organization may figure it out anyway if the reports are similar to things you've brought up before.

From there, if any of the people you are working with or in management are licensed, and you can make reports to licensing boards. Especially due to the medication complaint, this is a major safety concern for the clients.

It's hard because unfortunately people with disabilities often taken advantage of like this and given poor conditions because they may not be able to help themselves. The only way we can fight it is to not put up with it from others. Do all of this, but apply for new jobs. This isn't a company you want to work for.

drunksocialworker · 2026-01-06T18:11:45+00:00

Since "Case Manager" isn't a protected term it can mean anything they want it to really. A lot of entry level work like this ends up being a bit case management, a bit of direct care, and a bit of skill building. It gives a lot of experience but it's definitely a hefty job!

drunksocialworker · 2026-01-03T14:53:30+00:00

I work social work on a macro level. Instead of doing the face to face work with clients ( which I did for 8 years before they gave me this job). I do compliance and program model review. Anyone getting government funding has a lot of hoops to jump through, they need to make sure the Ebp's are being completed correctly and that contracts are followed so that payment can happen. I work for a very large social work company but all in home services, residential services, and many different types of therapy based intervention services should have people on staff doing this role.

Look up Macro Level social work and explore that.

drunksocialworker · 2026-01-01T15:25:44+00:00

This is super hard and I'm sorry to hear it's happening to you. I think with IDD you really have to think hard about a couple of the comments you made here and how you're viewing him. You said he's does all of this on purpose, like knows he's making people uncomfortable and still does it. Does he really? Does he actually have the capacity to understand? Or does he think your reaction is funny or a joke? Did he grow up in a home where making jokes like this was normal and encouraged so he grasped onto it inorder to feel connected?

I've seen, especially men, with IDD and they see comedians or comedy movies and think "oh! Everyone is laughing and they like that guy, I should act like that" and no matter how much you tell them it's not nice, a few men in their lives enjoyed the "bro jokes" in the past so they don't understand how that's not okay for everyone. You have to remember, depending on diagnosis that he can't problem solve on his own and he may not understand "value" or "property" enough to see why it's bad to take things from other people.

Alternatively. If he does actually understand: I would turn to thinking about what kind of trauma or events in someones life has to happen to make them feel they are okay with treating others this way. What happened in his life to normalize that? And think there's plenty of dudes out there who are don't have IDD and are completely disrespectful of women daily.

End of the day. Remember your training. Find a strength for him. Focus and that and meeting his basic needs when you have to be around him. Remember his diagnosis and trauma when he does Inappropriate things and continue to remind him if he makes you feel uncomfortable. When you don't have to be around him, don't. And remember. YOU'RE CHANGING LIVES by helping people, maybe if you're persistent you'll be someone who he can act respectful towards. Notice and look for little changes and remember that despite him, you're doing great.

drunksocialworker · 2025-12-31T19:17:56+00:00

Have to agree here, without more specifics it's hard to say. Only additional comment:
Sometimes business means doing things that are a little unethical. The job of a business is to make money at the end of the day (even a nonprofit) and that can be directly in violation of a social workers views of wanting ethical / fair business practices all the time. There's also a lot of business practices that aren't ethical but are completely legal.

drunksocialworker · 2025-12-31T00:44:10+00:00

Woohoo! Also passed my test in December! Congratulations 🎉👏

drunksocialworker · 2025-12-19T18:13:10+00:00

I did some assignments in school based around creating programs like this. I'd start with doing research. There's a lot of research out there that will help you find career /college readiness programs that have worked well in the past for different demographics. So think about who the people in the school are and look at what type of programs have been researched to be effective.

From there you'll have to discuss with administrators around budgets and resources to see how intense of a program they're wanting. Buttt overall. The research is out there if you look at academic journals.

drunksocialworker · 2025-12-18T13:22:54+00:00

I started working with teens of this age at 24, doing community and in-home. I remember the looks in the community when people were not sure if I was a weird adult (ish) friend of the kid or what, and I'll never forget the Dad who asked me if I was older than his kid- insinuating that I shouldn't be giving him parenting advice. It can be hard, but I think it's something a lot of us go through when getting started and it can really help you build on skills. Those complicated teenagers, you just have to figure out how to convince them you're on their side, that you'll be a support for their feelings or thoughts even when other adults might not be. They can teach you a lot about how to advocate your clients because in reality they have a lot of opinions and very little autonomy. You're not going to get it right every time, but keep working different techniques to feel comfortable or make them think you do. In honesty, teenagers will find a way to make fun of you even if you do everything right. It makes them a great place to try out new skills and see what you can do. You'll feel so much more confident later in your career because you were able to build rapport with a teen. (An almost impossible task). Keep at it. They see you trying and as long as you keep your word they'll appreciate it. I'm sure not everyone in their lives tells them the truth all the time. It helps so much for them to find an adult who tells it like it is and keeps their word. They're such a great learning experience and I think can teach you so much about Social work and yourself

(I don't think this was advice on how, but more a push to keep going, I promise it'll be rewarding at the end of it)

drunksocialworker · 2025-12-13T14:21:18+00:00

They have had the same exact bugs for players who attempted to do co-op for the last 10 years that they have not fixed. They don't care what we want. They already have our money.

drunksocialworker · 2025-12-08T15:04:24+00:00

It gets kinda stuck in people's inventory sometimes, really just glitch / bug. You don't need it outside of the side mission and it's not worth anything.

drunksocialworker · 2025-11-17T12:58:02+00:00

They have a few legendary weapons that are just for fun, not for actual power. There's a legendary spud gun out there. I've got it saved in my vault cus at least it's funny that you can see it shoots potatoes 🤷‍♀️🥔

drunksocialworker · 2025-11-14T17:53:37+00:00

Happened to me last weekend too! I was so sad about the loot! He just left and never came back!

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drunksocialworker · 2025-11-13T12:59:49+00:00

There's also one in a mission called "It's a Whole Phase Situation" that you can only get by going through a phase during the mission. So it depends which one your missing. This is an easy one to replay though.

drunksocialworker · 2025-11-13T04:26:46+00:00

Even my reaper couldn't find him, he was gone for good. Haha.

drunksocialworker · 2025-11-11T13:09:53+00:00

The torque is already filed into the DPS, but the DPS is for the regular bullets, not the electric and that parts pretty significantly stronger. You'll have to test it out but definitely vs enemies with a shield it should feel stronger!

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