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    Catholic Charities USA Reviews

    Updated August 7, 2018
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    Catholic Charities USA President Sister Donna Markham
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    • "Non-profit dependent upon funding - change with the funding status" (in 23 reviews)

    • "Very low pay for comparable position in other companies in the area, employee turn over is high because of the pay" (in 18 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "Rewarding but Stressful"

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      Current Employee - Sales Coordinator
      Current Employee - Sales Coordinator
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Catholic Charities USA full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Working with clients is extremely fulfilling. Lots of opportunity for growth, lots of opportunities to learn and try different things.

      Cons

      The environment is busy and stressful.

    2. "Program coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Catholic Charities USA part-time

      Pros

      They are very flexible and good environment.

      Cons

      Pay is not as high.

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    3. "Fun but chaotic place to work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Catholic Charities USA full-time

      Pros

      -Close knit atmosphere with coworkers
      -Broad variety of services provided
      -Good benefits

      Cons

      -Poor grant management--staff can be hired and let go due to grant availability
      -Agency undergoing many changes, which also impacts staff
      -Flexibility required by staff as different grants necessitate different types of case management
      -Upper management and frontline staff are not encouraged to work together, impeding the agency's team strength and cohesion.

      Advice to Management

      Continue with COA accreditation standards, to ensure the agency runs more smoothly and all staff are treated with respect and regard.

    4. "Group leader"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Catholic Charities USA part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Teaching the children seeing them enjoy them self and learning new things trying your best

      Cons

      When you think you doing something good but really doing it wrong then you get the talk Which no one wants to deal with that of course because everyone is just trying to do the best they can

    5. "Overall Review"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Catholic Charities USA full-time

      Pros

      A team approach, qualified workers, generous time off, amazing benefits packages

      Cons

      Need to have good time management skills

    6. "Teacher"

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      Current Employee - Lead Preschool Teacher in Chicago, IL
      Current Employee - Lead Preschool Teacher in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Catholic Charities USA full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The benefits are great. Great for college students for experience.

      Cons

      Pay is low, no support from upper management. Too much paperwork

      Advice to Management

      Pay scale needs to reflect experience and education.

    7. "Over all good"

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      Former Employee - Therapist in Hilo, HI
      Former Employee - Therapist in Hilo, HI
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Catholic Charities USA full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Time off and benefits are great. The organization does a lot for the community

      Cons

      The nature of the work is challenging. Hawaii website could be update better in terms of the online application process

      Advice to Management

      Self care workshops and opportunities are always helpful

    8. "DSP"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Catholic Charities USA full-time

      Pros

      you will have fun win the residents

      Cons

      pay is not so good. whenever something goes wrong the higher up are always looking for someone with a lesser title to blame

    9. "Decent"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Catholic Charities USA full-time

      Pros

      Really really really good pay

      Cons

      Absolutely no, zero, zilch vacations

    10. "Psychoeducator"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Catholic Charities USA full-time

      Pros

      Great benefits for teachers in their schools.

      Cons

      Building environment could be improved.

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