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Connecticut Renaissance

A typical day at CTR maintained a steady workflow, though the facility was often short-staffed, which made it challenging to take breaks. However, with a strong and dedicated team, we were able to complete our responsibilities efficiently—provided there were no unexpected disruptions, such as emergency 911 calls, residents failing to return from community appointments or work, or incidents involving substance use.

Having prior experience working with the Department of Corrections (DOC) population, I was already well-versed in the applicable rules and regulations. Transitioning to CTR required learning their specific systems and procedures, but the adjustment was relatively seamless.

One of the primary challenges was the frequent turnover in program directors. Each change in leadership required the team to continually adapt to new management styles and expectations, which affected consistency and morale. The most recent program director fostered a hostile work environment, demonstrated a lack of trust in the staff, and, under her leadership, several employees—including myself—chose to resign.

The work itself was not difficult, and the residents were generally a pleasure to work with. Unfortunately, leadership failed to provide the necessary encouragement or guidance to help residents develop into law-abiding and positively changed individuals. Despite these challenges, the most rewarding aspect of my role was assisting residents and witnessing their genuine efforts to make meaningful, positive changes in their lives

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I worked for Connecticut Renaissance West for 9 years never had a raise I only got one bonus and that was for $20 and it took tax out of that they don't care about their employees the turnover rate is ridiculous from the director on down out of my nine years I worked under seven different directors. I only stayed this long because I enjoy working with the clients and giving back and helping them through their stay so they could be better men and productive men and society when they leave someone has to stay and have their back and be in their Corner since management is not doing it

Ct Renaissance is a great place to work if you are patient and self-motivated, I learned to be very patient with both clients and coworker, Management is up and down some have a heart for the clients to others it’s just a job. Coworkers are team players and make working there fun and adventurous. The hardest part about the Job is clients that don't want to help themselves, the most enjoyable part of the Job is seeing a client complete the program successfully and to know that you were a part of that success

Leadership is not very supportive of employee needs or issues.  Job descriptions are arbitrarily changed or modified randomly to accommodate the organizational needs.  The work environment was deplorable and unhealthy.  Upper management was never receptive to concerns and deemed them complaints.  There was no consideration at my site for upward mobility, despite a rewards system for other employees within the o0rganization.  Supervisor was judgemental and overly critical of my personal work ethics.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Is a program to help other people. Can out from jail 2nd chance to the doors 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Is not the company how you like yourself.
No company around the world is perfect not one

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Is good place for you opportunity to move forward in Bridgeport.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Focus on the company and you individually experience while employed there.

I didn't care for the job when I worked there but once I got a new job, I was missing CTR. It was a comfortable environment. Your own office with the expectation of conducting assessments, individual sessions, group therapy, and drug screening. It became difficult to get more clients due to poor upper management. They ended up having to lay off more than 5 employees because they lost contracts with probation, the state, and DCF. I liked the people I was working with, however the upper management dropped the ball and left us in the dust. 

It’s a very fast paste environment. You have to know how to multi-task. You have to show all the clients/inmates no matter what kind of behaviour all the rain you have to stay professional at all times and make sure that you give them their medication if they are on medication taken as directed and prescribed and most of all you have to make sure that you and the staff get along well because clients will use that against you towards one another

Client's aren't an issue in this place the problem is upper management being easily influenced by gossip instead of having actual facts along with the fact that Upper management not having a clue as to what's going on and wouldn't support staff at all only gossip! I would run from this company due to the cut-throat that goes on here isn't worth the stress honestly!!!

I feel everyday myself and the rest of the team help in anyway possible our clients. They are in a vulnerable place when they come to us and I feel being empathetic and supportive is all someone in that position needs to succeed. Whatever the situation may be. No one deserves to be judged and all of us could use someone to just listen often. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Clinician 4 salaries reported	$67,250 per year
Case aide 26 salaries reported	$19.49 per hour
Registered nurse 16 salaries reported	$47.40 per hour
Program director 5 salaries reported	$85,100 per year
Family advocate 5 salaries reported	$54,840 per year

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