case manager

shift manager

security guard

housing specialist

maintenance person

CAMBA

The company's mission overall is great but it seems like they are super old school and not willing to re think some of their policies to make sure they are being as effective as possible. So many ppl at the sites quit and complain about poor management, lacking of training and just a general lack of support from their managers but nothing is ever done to fix things. Of course things will never be fixed overnight but they don't even seem to be open to changes that could make the workforce better. The population a lot us work with is very stressful and we are already receiving low pay. I really don't think CAMBA is trying to provide any incentive for their employees to stay there. They constantly talk about how great the retirement plan is but they don't even pay ppl enough to actually make any contributions to it. And fine they are a not for profit and claim they don't have enough money to pay ppl. But is there really nothing else you guys can do to make the job more appealing and engaging for the ppl that work there or do you just expect us to continue to offer the best services with no training, support and minimal resources? They want you to be invested in the job and give it your all but they are doing the absolute bare minimum as an employer and it's sad because if they claim to be for all these great causes why not do the best to support the employees that are trying to support the cause? CAMBA really needs to stop acting like ppl are replaceable and recognize that you can't just pick reliable and capable workers off the streets.

The job overall sucks. If your an assistant you get paid very lil compared to what u do. Ur force to do things out of your job description and suspected to an kiss up to the supervisor . I did above and beyond my job description to where the kids loved me and staff member thought of me to be an leader. But because i was hated by my supervisor because I didnt suck up to her and would call her out on her unprofessional-ism I was evaluated unfairly and was told by the main director that i was an bad worker but yet was constantly forced to do group leader work and asked to teach 2 new incoming  leaders (not assistant)!  but yet i was told to be an bad worker (because I was out-spoken)! & if you become close to the kids they would use that against you. Also the atmosphere was very high school! Staff were in cliques and would mostly hang out and talk about each other while the kids were left unsupervised. Basically if you are a fantastic worker at this job YOU WILL NOT BE APPRECIATED!  Unless you want to kiss your supervisors behind everyday and be forced to do extra things without getting paid leader money then this is the job for you. The company overall is unorganized. Not only was my site supervisor rude but also the higher people in the company were as well. Not understanding or caring at all. Will never work for this company or have my children every join their after school program!

My learning objectives involved learning the operating structure of a community-based organization (i.e., CAMBA) and its relationship with the Department of Health (DOH), which includes  regarding issues affecting the community: how field work and documentation of outreach efforts comply with the DOH’s requirements, learning how to execute and evaluate community outreach programs and social marketing regarding the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, and how to identify community needs, organize data entry, administer surveys, and improve skills in data evaluation and data analysis. 
One of the interesting experiences I had during my internship was attendance at a local community World AIDS day event. At the event I was able to network with other members at CAMBA’s other branches. I also was introduced to other types of clients that CAMBA serves. It was a transformative experience for me to witness such a huge gathering of individuals with various mental and physical disabilities and financial hardships and to realize the great extent of the needs of communities.  I learned that the services that community-based organizations like CAMBA provide, maintains the community’s survival and has a profound impact on the community’s physical and psychological well-being.

CAMBA is better than some places that I've worked at but it can take a few lessons from each place. For one, if they really wanted to promote staff retention and promote from within, they would offer tuition reimbursement. Also, they're always talking about going green but they're still pushing these papers in our faces. I've noticed that in my department in particular, there is favoritism shown towards a particular ethnic group, since the VP happens to be of that ethnic group. The department is like a revolving door, mainly because the staff isn't being heard or cared about, and they're the one's fighting the battles. The VP is very insensitive, and decisions are often made without the staff's input, which ultimately leads to frustration, low morale and turnover. Some supervisors are great and effectively lead their teams, and others are just there to fill a seat and "look cute". We may not say anything, but that doesn't make us dumb either. And the client's know what's up! They know how we get treated without us having to tell them! I really hope Health Homes pulls it together, for the sake of the clients and the staff, because they're losing both.

While I worked there many people quit within a couple of months. Our supervisor was a nightmare and the upper management did not seem to care. I would think if so many people quit in a 6 month period something is wrong.  ALL the people I started with all left a couple of months after we were hired. We worked at the drop-in center and had to deal with clients who were violent and angry because they had to sleep on chairs.  I was constantly threatened. When I notified my "supervisor" I was told that's the nature of the business. 
      I worked the 4-12 shift so that was not ok. I was then reprimanded for telling my husband (court officer) who had to pick me up. I did not feel safe and was at the mercy of the supervisor who did not seem to care if people had to go home. So many people quit that it was not enough workers to cover each shift. Instead of coming in himself, like I was told he was supposed to do. He would not inform staff that they had to stay an extra shift he would just not relieve us.  I was SO happy when I left that place and warn anyone looking to work for this organization!!! I would not recommend working at this organization to anyone!!!

I worked there for over ten years in the same position in the same program. I felt that there was a lack of promotional opportunities and if you are looking for clinical opportunities, this is not the place for it. I was going to school while working there, but didn't feel that I was supported in my educational and professional growth, that is just not the culture of the company. I can't speak for other programs within the organization, but I feel you shouldn't have to. The company should have one organizational culture, that encourages its staff to seek education, promotes growth and retention in the company, but this was lacking in my opinion. 
I didn't really feel appreciated for the work and time I put in, and supervision and support was severely lacking. 
The salary was fixed, and in all the time I was working there I received two raises. Everyone was paid different despite doing the same job. 

“Dedicated, reliable team player that is always ready, willing and able to provide exceptional client services” or you have an extensive work history as an exemplary professional with the ability to me deadlines and produce high quality work, this is not the place for you. The traits mentioned above intimidate Management/Administrators because they are under-qualified and unaware of the skills and knowledge it takes to run an effective and productive organization. I've noticed CAMBA promote employees off of popularity rather than professional merit hence the disorganized and dysfunctional mess you'll experience working for them. No effective communication amongst staff and clients for that matter. Work ethics and work morals of staff are completely shot.

Reactive Not Proactive seems to be the motto at CAMBA

Good Luck and God Bless anyone who falls a victim of CAMBA Shelter systems (Clients and Staff). You are in my prayers.

A typical day at work for me is meeting with clients to discuss housing opportunities and preparing them for future housing interviews.

 I learn about some of the client’s challenges in life and how they are working to overcome barriers towards housing. 

The current management team is inexperienced with agency policies and procedures and would prefer sitting behind a desk as apposed to getting involved in actual work. During my employment with the agency I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best Managers you can find in the Social Service field. People who were willing to do whatever was needed to get the job done and make the program successful.

My co-workers are my TEAM mates together we preform miracles every day.

The hardest part of the job is not being allowed enough time to develop client stability before they are housed due to the amount of people flooding the Shelter System.

Assisting the clients with housing, everyone deserves a home.

A very rewarding place to work and volunteer. A typical day at work is spending as much time talking and listening to the demands and concerns of our clients. Serving food, Ensuring that physical and mental needs are met. Collect intake info, maintain rosters, sometimes we distribute metro cards, distribute linen and other basic items.

I learned that life is short and that whatever good you can do to ease someone pain and improve their lives, should be done and especially when you are in a position to do so.

Management is great and very willing to assist the staff to improve the work load and benefits.

The best part of the job are my co-workers, united and willing to help and give guidance and support in anyway they can to help make the workload lighter.

The hardest part of the job is not being able to really find jobs and homes for so many displaced people. 

The most enjoyable part of the job is the gratitude received form the clients and to know that that day you made a difference in someone's life.

*my typical day will be working in my computer but i also work directly with clients doing advocacy.

*when i first start i was just working on the basic eSHARE and AIRS system that is a reporting system for CAMBA and The department oh health now i learn more about it and also i start working with some others program.

*i management my time very well working here with 4 different programs it really help me a lot and i'm a very organize person.

*i get alone with my co-workers very well sens the beginning i'm a team player i will not have a problem working close to my co-worker and helping each other.

*the hardest part of my job is that because i'm working with 4 different programs i have to pay close attention to my work for not make any mistakes its not really hard but i have to pay extra attention. 

*the most enjoyable part is that i get to learn new thing every day i love learning i love working close to my coworker i love keep it busy i just enjoy working and being busy i'm always open to learn even when it goes out of my job descriptions.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Case manager 109 salaries reported	$50,563 per year
Shift manager 45 salaries reported	$25.40 per hour
Security guard 58 salaries reported	$18.49 per hour
Housing specialist 26 salaries reported	$48,749 per year
Maintenance person 44 salaries reported	$18.43 per hour

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