Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Employee Reviews about "low pay"

Pros

Flexibility can be much better

Cons

Pay rate can be better initially

Pros

Benefits are reasonalble and affordable.

Cons

The pay is awful and we haven't recieve a pay raise in 3 years.

Pros

NONE and the only reason you are getting one star is because I can not put 0 stars this place gets away with what it does because its in the south and jobs are not plentiful in Augusta, GA

Cons

Negative work environment Lots of corruption Managers are lazy, directors incompetent If you file a complaint about medical documents being falsified corporate in Atlanta will find a way to fire you very low pay and no regular raises either do not apply run far and as fast as you can

Pros

Provides a great professional experience working closely with those who have been diagnosed with multiple psychological and developmental disabilities/disorders. There was some relative freedom to create programs and conduct group sessions in a way that met the needs of the specific group. Able to work closely with the clients and build rapport Good benefit options

Cons

Limited upward mobility Pay raises are uncommon despite positive employee reviews A lot of people are there just for a 'job' and it shows Poor organization within the units

Pros

Decent benefits. Some very caring staff that really want to make a difference.

Cons

Unfair pay grade schedules. They do not appreciate or reward education. LPN's are stuck and can not advance their careers and someone with a GED can get hired in to a position on a higher pay grade the LPN will not be considered for even if they are qualified. Discipline is on a pick and choose basis. Rules change mid game. Little job security.

Pros

You get a chance to work with some amazing people who are willing to help. You will learn alot.

Cons

Merit increases are not nearly enough and most departments usually start you off at the minimum of a pay grade. Any promotion after that is only a 5% increase if you are already within the pay range.

Pros

Not a bad place to work. Most of the employees are good honest people. Flexible with taking leave.

Cons

Very tight on their budget Insurance is not as good as you would hope Communication between separate departments is lacking No pay raises. Worked there over 5 years had one 2% cost of living increase Constantly dealing with rumors of closing

Pros

Working night shift is ideal if you have kids

Cons

The pay isn't that much

Pros

Good experience with the state after all you have to start somewhere

Cons

pay was poor and it was dangerous. They will pick the clients over the staff everytime

Pros

Great place to work and gain experience

Cons

Very very low pay for a state job