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    Epilepsy Foundation Reviews

    Updated July 25, 2017
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    1. "Great place for potential growth"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      -Great co-workers
      -Genuine atmosphere
      -Provide great patient care

      Cons

      -Low salary
      -No health insurance provided

    2. "Programs"

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      Former Employee - Program Manager
      Former Employee - Program Manager
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Epilepsy Foundation full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Our programs made a difference in people's lives. The medication programs, seizure first aid training for schools, camp program and support groups were the focus of our work.

      Cons

      In recent years the focus has shifted to fund raising while cutting programs. The organization has built up huge cash reserves while cutting back on programs. Staff has been cut back by 25%.

      Advice to Management

      Do not allow board to micromanage operations. They are concerned about bottom line on accounting reports... not how we are helping individuals with seizures. Little or no involvement by board in programs

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    3. "Community QIDP"

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      Current Employee - Community QIDP in Belleville, IL
      Current Employee - Community QIDP in Belleville, IL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I have been working at Epilepsy Foundation part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Ability to create own schedule within work day
      Ability to spend time out of office with consumers

      Cons

      Emphasis on quantity of services over quality
      Poor management
      Poor supervision

    4. "Meh."

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Landover, MD
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Landover, MD
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Epilepsy Foundation full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great cause. Free parking.

      Cons

      Routine layoffs to make budget. Doesn't pay well.

    5. "Skip this place"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Epilepsy Foundation full-time

      Pros

      Generous time off is about the only pro here.

      Cons

      Health insurance leaves a lot to be desired. Contributions and co-pays are high given that many of the employees are low paid. Employees that are not clinicians are treated like crap and are overworked. Ideas not fully appreciated by management and employees that are not submissive are fired.

      Advice to Management

      Stop overworking employees and value them as human beings.

    6. "Case management"

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      Former Employee - Medicaid Service Coordinator in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Medicaid Service Coordinator in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Epilepsy Foundation full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Nice supervisor
      Small office
      I really like the office building and we were allowed to partake of the activities there. Good paid time off. All holidays were paid. Staff were very nice. We had a kitchen.

      Cons

      Nothing to complain about really. Overall a good experience. The city was far for me to travel. Not their fault.
      No in service trainings. Trainings should always be ample as they help to develop employees.

      Advice to Management

      Offer more training

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Great Mission, Solid Leadership, Unmotivated Staff"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Landover, MD
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Landover, MD

      I worked at Epilepsy Foundation full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      leadership seems to be correcting previous bad management, some very hardworking individuals

      Cons

      location, technology, unmotivated coworkers, fundraising issues

      Advice to Management

      Standing up to the board and not so beholden to industry people and companies for leadership and/or funding

    8. Helpful (2)

      "Low Pay"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Epilepsy Foundation part-time

      Pros

      As a recent college graduate, this was a great opportunity to work with a non-profit. The job allowed me to make connections with people that I can still utilize today.

      Cons

      The pay is relatively low, regardless of position in the organization. Therein, there is also very little mobility or job growth within the organization.

      Advice to Management

      People generally work with non-profits because they WANT to. Unfortunately, the lack of consideration and awareness among management can cause many of these people to look for other opportunities.

    9. "Could be a good company"

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      Current Employee - Senior Director in Landover, MD
      Current Employee - Senior Director in Landover, MD

      Pros

      Mission; the organization helps people with epilepsy.

      Cons

      lack of communication both with staff and affiliates

      Advice to Management

      work on communication with staff and affiliate network

    10. "Good Company...Making a Difference"

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      Former Employee - Director
      Former Employee - Director

      I worked at Epilepsy Foundation full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      The company does a lot for the community. Their employees believe in the mission. The current management is trying to implement innovative ideas.

      Cons

      Limited funding. Communication between headquarters and affiliates is limited. There is a lack of strategic organization.

      Advice to Management

      Work on creating a better organizational structure that enhances communication between headquarters and affiliate organizations. Align with other nonprofits to strengthen the organization's finances.

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