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A Greater Hope

I worked here 5 years and I found it to be a great place to work. There is so much flexibility within your week. It is not a 9-5 posistion. You are required to work 40 hours but you can set your 40 hours the way you want to. If you have an personal appointment you can take it and make up the time another day of the week. Working with the children and families is an absolute plus. I loved that and it's the reason I chose this field. I have worked other agencies before and this one is different. It has lots of activities for the families and children. Although the staff is expected to participate, why wouldn't you want to? My family was always allowed and encouraged to attend. Some of the events they had while I worked there were; Knott's Berry Farm, Legoland, Rollerskating, and more. 

I found management to be fair and unbiased. I DID find my fellow social workers to be caring but sometimes petty and inexperienced. Not because of the company but themselves individually. There is an expressiom: "some social  workers need social workers". That seemed to be the case here at least with 2-3 coworkers.  The company did their best to work with them. 

The company benefit plan is very comprehensive compared to others I have worked with.. They have a 401k, flexible spending account, mileage reimbursement, and paid supervision if you need it. Those things are HUGE in this industry and I appreciated it. 

In the end, I left this company becuse I chose a government job. This company is still a nonprofit and simply can't compete with government positions in the area but I will think of my time with this company fondly.

I love working at Greater Hope! I have invested 5+ years and in that time have had multiple opportunities for growth and advancement. As with any social services job, there is stress and room for improvement. However, the positive experience outweighs any negative experiences. 

I truly believe that what the agency does makes a difference. There are multiple services provided for families including therapy, supervised visits, adoption services, live scan, community resources and fun events. For staff, there is a comprehensive benefits plan, flexible scheduling- we celebrate anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions like weddings or pregnancies. Additionally, 3-4 times a year the whole staff is treated by management, to events like Knotts Berry Farm, Summer BBQs, appreciation dinners and other events. These are a blast and a great way to have fun with co-workers.

In my experience I have worked with dozens of people who substantially contributed to bringing families together. I love the staff and even on the hard days, there is always someone there for support. 

Many people complaining have yet to be part of the solution- instead of the problem. Management is continually assessing the strengths of staff and ways to improve the agency. Stresses from this field can be alleviated with self-care and proper time management. 

If you're looking for an ever evolving and challenging job, A Greater Hope is an excellent place to work.

During my time at A Greater Hope, I had the opportunity to cross-train in two departments, gaining insight into supporting foster children and resource families. My typical day included assisting social workers with home visitations and evaluations to assess children's well-being. I also engaged directly with clients through play therapy, helping them develop coping strategies for trauma and behavioral challenges at home and school.

I learned the importance of collaboration among team members and gained a deeper understanding of each role's contribution to the organization’s mission. The management team was supportive, fostering a culture of continuous learning and teamwork.

While it was difficult to witness the challenges faced by many children, these experiences reinforced my commitment to providing support. The most rewarding aspect was witnessing the positive impact of our work on families. 

Overall, my time at A Greater Hope was transformative and enriched my understanding of this vital work.

Greater Hope Foundation is a HORRIBLE place to work. The pay is very low if you are a social worker with a masters or bachelor degree. You WILL  more likely have to work from home to finish your reports, which means you will likely work more than 40 hours. The health/dental benefits are very expensive. You end up with foster parents getting mad at you because Greater Hope Foundation switched their pay dates and did not tell them on time. You end up working in a very unprofessional environment where you are not supported by management and people gossip like they are in high school. MANAGEMENT is a joke and the turnover rate for employees continues to be a problem.  If you want to know about this foster agency, just ask a social worker or a foster parent. The majority are not happy.

Working at GHF is a great pleasure for me. The thing I appreciate most about the company is that it has given me the opportunity to balance work and life by allowing me to work flexible hours. I managed to contribute a lot to the company and I still have time for my family. GHF also gives me the opportunity to work in a pleasant multicultural environment and I have very nice colleagues. The management team is very good in making sure that the suggestions and opinions of employees are included in the company planning process.

This is exactly the working environment in which people can develop and make a difference! Whenever there’s an opportunity or challenge coming our way we can adjust and jump right in. I am proud to be part of GHF.

Hearing the stories of families reunified, foster parents supported, children cherished, new knowledge gained... It's a blessing and truly rewarding.  I am excited to start work almost every day, and if I didn't have a family of my own, I'd probably never leave.  I love my job and every role I've held in the agency so far.  I love that there is always room for advancement as they seek to be innovative in service delivery.  I love that we are shown appreciation through gift boxes, staff events, and sometimes extra time off outside of our annual leave package (which is also amazing)   It is a stressful field, and that will never change, but A Greater Hope truly strives to support their staff through it and show appreciation for a job well done.

Over worked and under paid. High turnover rates with employees. Work environment can be very stressful because management is not supportive and often micromanage. Expects more with less. Bachelor or Master's degree required and pay rate is under 43,000. You end up working more than 40 hours per week to complete reports and home visits. The environment is like high school with a lot of office gossip. Foster parents get mad at the social workers because the foster parents are not paid on time. If you really want to know about Greater Hope foundation just ask foster parents and social workers. Most of us are very unhappy.

AGH is an agency who expects us to work hard and then recognizes the hard work being done. I have never seen an agency provide so much appreciation towards their employees then AGH. We have received surprise boxes in the mail sent to all employees, been given gift cards, and paid time off at Christmas.  The stress level with our work is high and that is directly related to working in the social services/mental health field.  These fields are high stress.  However, it is rewarding to know the work we do is seen and appreciated.  

This is the best job I have had- and after more than 20 years in the workforce, that says a lot. A Greater Hope is truly diverse and helps staff grow in their knowledge and skills.  The best part of the  job is seeing how our work transforms the lives of the clients who come to A Greater Hope.

Either you sink or swim. Excel or admit defeat.
Working in a field where you have to care for the lives of others is always a challenge. Its about doing the best you can, and never discouraging yourself. The goal is safety and reunification of the children we serve.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Social worker 1 salary reported	$70,304 per year
Clinical therapist 4 salaries reported	$80,078 per year
Behavioral specialist 2 salaries reported	$24.40 per hour
Director of behavioral health 5 salaries reported	$113,350 per year
Director of social services 2 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour

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