Pros
Flexible schedule - staff are in charge of scheduling their client work so that it meets the needs of the clients as well as allows them to go to doctor's appointments, personal appointments or their own children's activities. Use of fleet vehicles Benefits - deductibles much less than friends of mine at for profit companies, good medical, dental and vision. PTO increases quickly. Staff are caring and compassionate, willing to do what is best for the children and families, go above and beyond what is needed to get the job done. New CEO/President, COO and CFO - exciting to see what changes will come about but yet continuing from where the past executives left off.
Cons
Working in the field with children and families is challenging!!! This job is not for everyone, even if you got your degree in the field. This is not an 8-5, Monday through Friday job. However, if you are in this field you should be highly aware of this fact. Expect to work approximately 45-50 hrs a week if you want to do your job effectively and get your required documentation completed. The Kansas contract we were awarded and began in July 2013 has been the most challenging. It seems with every contract the expectations for the private contractors gets harder and the money provided to us doesn't match what is needed to do the work effectively.