Pros
CIS is consistent in their desire to deliver high quality service to the clients and support to their employees. The mission statement is one that I believe in and it is incredibly meaningful to me to get to be a part of something that is making a real and profound change in people's lives and in the community. I worked as an RC for several years before being promoted to another position. I believe it is extremely important to point out that every person in management ( besides accounting) has been a resource counselor at one point or another and furthermore, most people in management, including directors, still perform direct service or even maintain a small caseload. There is no "forgetting what it's like" or that feeling that management is removed. I couldn't ask for more in an employer. I feel valued each and every day.
Cons
Some days can be hard! Some clients do have aggressive tendencies or may provide unique challenges to work with. Gaining those experiences working with them though is absolutely priceless. When we get to see their success it is one of the most rewarding feelings. It's takes commitment and a lot of hard days that can be frustrating and draining. No one ever said it's a cake walk and coming through to the other side makes it even more rewarding. It is our ability to work through challenges that make it a tighter team.