‘Giving Back’ IS PART OF THE Motivation for HOH Addiction Counselor VANESSA PALMER
H arvest of Hope Counselor, Vanessa Palmer, is the embodiment of dedication to her calling and her responsibilities, as an Addiction Counselor. Her job is far from work, it is her craft and her profession. In a recent interview, Palmer discussed her work ethic and her relentless pre-planning for each day. She shared her schedule for work every day, which looks pretty similar to this: arrive at HOH at least an hour before her first class, and stay after, as needed, to ensure her topic of the day is thoroughly planned out, materials ready, and most importantly, she is available throughout her day, to her clients. “I come in early, and I stay late. I love my job,” she shared. One of the principal reasons she is so happy with her work and her position at Harvest of Hope is because of her colleagues. Palmer noted that she and her colleagues share a comparable level of motivation and passion for their work. Palmer said she sees and feels her teammate’s same 110 percent daily efforts, as they collaboratively work with each client toward each client’s success. She said having a shared vision and mission motivates everyone to strive harder to achieve and assist all clients who come through the HOH doors, with hopes and dreams of a sober and better future. Highly educated, with multiple social services and counseling degrees, Palmer brings her education to the classroom each day, yes, but also her own
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