How is management perceived at Alternative Family Services?

Pros

Fellow Case Managers were all very welcoming and kind. Enjoyed working with most of the families and children.

Cons

Management was not good and you get such little pay for what they expected you to do/caseload. You are literally on-call 24/7. That is no way to live. Kudos to those who can or have been doing it for years. Not for me.

Pros

Some core people really do care about children. The front desk vibe on the Foster Care side seems dedicated to community uplifting

Cons

Back room meetings and hierarchy of members who’ve been there for many years. Therapists supervision time can often be turned into a dumping of projects/tasks that management needs help with. I wish there was more care for actually helping the clinicians feel comfortable, accepted, and welcomed there.

Advice to Management

Be honest with your employees about vibes your getting both ways, communicate, and have more compassion for clinician’s own windows of tolerance.

Pros

Fellow Case Managers were all very welcoming and kind. Enjoyed working with most of the families and children.

Cons

Management was not good and you get such little pay for what they expected you to do/caseload. You are literally on-call 24/7. That is no way to live. Kudos to those who can or have been doing it for years. Not for me.

Pros

The overall purpose of the organization, and it’s ethos is commendable Work worth doing Upper leadership staff are great

Cons

Low pay for hours and effort Managers don’t stay long overall, and the one I had was vindictive and shady

Advice to Management

Great bones and organization. Hire better managers and try to pay better.

Pros

Working with kids who really need help can be rewarding. No micro-management. Make your own scedule.

Cons

Pay is low as it is a non profit and they don't contribute to your 403B