Very kind staff. People who work there overall care about the kids they work with. Very understanding about mental health days and taking time off is encouraged!
Cons
Lack of structure when it comes to planning long term for kids or coordinating care at times. Lots of driving. If crisis intervention is not your cup of tea (like me), this isn’t for you! You also tell your own trauma a lot to your clients and hear about trauma from your clients. Emotional burnout is a given.
-Many knowledgeable colleagues to consult with
-Variety of clients
-A lot of accessible paid training
-Many supportive connected layers for clients and open communication with these supports
-Excellent experience building opportunity
Cons
- Administrative documentation can be overwhelming
- Large caseloads
-You don’t get much say in the clients you receive
-Work-life balance can be difficult when full time