Make a Difference in a Child's Life
- pete0322
- Feb 27
- 2 min read
What does a Clinician do in the Olean Center’s Children’s Department? We asked Claire Letizio, a compassionate, creative, energetic, and highly experienced Clinical Supervisor.
“At the beginning, I just try to help families understand that they will get through this, and things will be okay,” Claire explains. “I try to serve as a role model when I’m with them so they can repeat the strategy when I’m not there. The key, however, is showing respect for the family and understanding where they are. I tell them I live in the real world too – I get it. I’ve got three kids, so I know it won’t always go according to the plan.”
As Claire describes it, her work with intellectually and developmentally disabled children and teens is both challenging and rewarding.
She works to help families create strategies that can ease their challenges by addressing behaviors, always leading with respect, empathy, and real-world understanding. She also works with teachers and other agencies that might be involved in care so there is consistency in all environments. Being an Olean Center Clinician is about setting up the individual and family for success. There’s a lot that goes into that success, so stay tuned for more about all that Claire and others in the Children’s Department do.
Are you passionate about helping children and teens thrive? The Olean Center is hiring a second Clinical Supervisor in our Children’s Department (part-time or full-time). Join our team and work alongside Claire Letizio, a compassionate and experienced Clinical Supervisor dedicated to mentoring young professionals.
Claire describes her work with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities as both challenging and rewarding, helping families develop strategies to navigate behavioral challenges with respect, empathy, and real-world understanding.
“I tell them, ‘I live in the real world too—I get it. I have three kids, so I know things don’t always go according to plan. I help families see that they’ll get through this—that things will be okay. My goal is to empower them with strategies they can use confidently when I’m not there.”
If you're ready to make an impact, contact the Children’s Department at 401-596-2091 ext. 5 today!
Comments