Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services Reviews
Updated Sep 12, 2019
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Silvio Orlando
7 Ratings
"Support staff"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Best workers and patient yccs
Cons
Limited funds cause its a non profit
Advice to Management
None that i could think of
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services2019-09-12"Needs more diversity in administration"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services full-time for more than a year
Pros
Staff care about youth and are inspiring.
Cons
Lack of diversity in management means policies that do not help the youth.
Advice to Management
Hire managers directors that are diverse and reflect the youth
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services2019-07-24"Administrative assistant"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services full-time
Pros
It's a good and diverse working environment.
Cons
It's a non profit so salaries are not very high.
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services2017-11-05"YCC experience"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services full-time
Pros
Overall good team ethic.
Cons
Low pay rate for a lot of work/ high expectations for employees to stay overtime. Inconsistent scheduling. Understaffed.
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services2017-08-14"Therapist"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services full-time for more than a year
Pros
Opportunity to help troubled youth and a make a difference in their lives. Great staff and coworkers. Don't have to wake up early, 10-6 schedule.
Cons
Paperwork paperwork paperwork. You will work more than what your paid for. Upper management has unrealistic expectations, like most non profit dmh sites.
Advice to Management
Praise employees more for their hard work. This job is tough. Appreciation goes a long way.
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services2017-07-29"avoid at all costs"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services full-time
Pros
None read the cons section
Cons
Horrible management and unorganized supervisors. They treat you like trash and have super high expectations yet they model unprofessional behavior. All they care about is billing clients and making money for the company. They are not authentic and genuine in helping others. This place has a high turnover rate because no one wants to work in these types of unrealistic expectations. low pay
Advice to Management
You are a joke of a management. Take care of your employees
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services2017-07-09"Helping professional"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services full-time for less than a year
Pros
3 weeks paid vacation, 401K & daily free lunch. Flex time (every other Mon. off) Flexible work environment.
Cons
Definitely lower paid for what I did. Probably lower than a competitor
Advice to Management
Raise wage!
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services2017-06-21"Former employee"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services full-time
Pros
Vast amount of programs and opportunities for the clients.
Cons
Low salary Poor management Limited training
Advice to Management
Increase time and efficiency with new hire training
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services2017-02-16"Supervisor"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services
Pros
They really care about the population they serve. They want staff to feel appreciated. Most positions allow for flexibility.
Cons
Salaries need updating at most levels.
Advice to Management
Better recruitment efforts are needed to get qualified staff.
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services2016-08-04"Excellent opportunities for MFTI's and those seeking to learn while earning a salary."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services full-time for more than a year
Pros
Good clinical programs. Support is available and of excellent quality. Great hands on learning opportunities. Excellent clinical supervision available. Offers up to date trainings in field related topics. Offer Evidence based practice training in Seeking Safety. Creativity encouraged. Children are well taken care of and provided with excellent clinical services as well as extra curricular activities. One stop... shopping approach - everything they need is available to them.
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Not the best salaries available in the field.
Advice to Management
None!
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