Charles River Center
59 East Militia Heights Dr.
Needham, MA 02492
781-972-1000
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Hussein Ssali
Program Director, Millis
Spotlight on Hussein.
Meet Hussein
Hussein has been at Charles River Center for 10 years. He started as a Residential Counselor, was eventually promoted to Supervisor, and two years ago was made Program Director of our residential home in Millis. Most rewarding part of his job? Getting to know the individuals he works with. He has found that each individual has their own unique personality and strengths – he relishes the challenge of drawing them out. It is no surprise to anyone that Hussein was recently honored as Residential Staff Person of the Year at our Annual Awards Celebration. Hussein is especially adept at working with individuals to overcome behavioral challenges, by using de-escalation techniques and developing strategies that help them feel in control of their lives and their surroundings. “I see these individuals, I remember where they were, and see where they are now, and it makes me smile.”
Outside of work, Hussein enjoys playing soccer, watching sports and spending time with his wife and four children.
Thank you, Hussein, for your many years of service. We are so grateful for the life-changing work you do.
Helemina Loh
Program Director, South Main Street
Time to get to know Helemina.
Meet Helemina
Helemina currently serves as the Program Director at our South Main Street residence and has been working in Residential Services at Charles River Center since 2009. (13 years and counting!) When Helemina first came to this country from Cameroon, she wanted to pursue a nursing career. She became a CNA, which she enjoyed, but felt something was missing. Then she was assigned to a residential group home, and suddenly she realized “this is where I wanted to be.” After that experience, she was committed to working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Most rewarding part of her job? Being able to get through to an individual and understand their challenges. “Once you understand them, you get beyond the diagnosis, and you see a beautiful person.” She admits it is not always easy, but once she establishes a connection with an individual and gains their trust, she finds she really bonds with them, which is incredibly satisfying. As she says, when they thank her for what she does, “it takes her heart away!”
Helemina is equally attentive and caring towards her own two children, a pair of middle school-aged twins, who keep her occupied and busy when she is not at work.
Thank you, Helemina, for your many years of service – you have earned the gratitude of the individuals you work with (as well as that of their parents and guardians) and the utmost respect of your peers.
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