senior clinician

mailroom clerk

residential specialist

youth worker

direct support professional

DePelchin Childrens Center

I talk to people every day. In person, on the phone, through email., etc. I guide them through becoming a licensed home for those children that have been misplaced from their own biological homes. I also help them once they are a licensed home to keep them in compliance year to year. I am also responsible for making sure that all training materials are available to them for their yearly required trainings. I am responsible for Volunteers that come in to help us. I supervise the ones that are assigned to me. I have so many other duties that would probably take me pages to write.

My co-workers are awesome. Each one have specific duties that keep this Agency going. Like probably all companies you have your slackers but most do their jobs to perfection. We are a COA accreditted Agency.

The hardest part of my job is, I would say, nothing. I love what I do, but if I had to say something it is what I like to do the least and that is file. But I usually assign that to my Workstudy student I have assigned to me.

The most enjoyable, and really puts a smile on my face, is when I see those families that we have recruited come in the door with those adorable children we have placed in their homes. I also like it when they send me pictures of them and their Adopted children.

A typical day at work consists of driving to meet foster parents in their home to ensure their compliance. Lots of administrative work before going and after going out to appointments. From this position, I have learned how to better communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, I have become a better problem solver and analyzer and have developed sensitivity towards people that do not think or behave the way I do. Management is wonderful and very supportive. They are very trusting in my ability to make sound judgment and this helps me to do a great job. The hardest part about my job is the constant driving and the fact that the work never stops. I find that there is always something to do and due to the fact that I work remotely, my laptop and cell phone are always with me which makes me feel like I am always on call. Expectations are very high but the pay does not match the level of work that is produced nor the time that is required to exhibit the excellence I feel like I render. The most enjoyable part of my job is meeting with the foster parents and knowing that the work I do inherently promotes the overall welfare and safety of children in the foster care system.

DePelchin is a reputable organization, which was the reason I sought employment with it. However, the hiring process is absurd, particularly for out-of-state candidates and unfortunately one does not receive much support from HR in the process. I received an offer of employment from my would-be supervisor after completing my interview process, which was in itself a great experience as the DePelchin staff I interviewed with were outstanding. However, I received no written/formal offer after waiting months for one nor did I receive much assistance from HR except in understanding why except for just being an out-of-state candidate. Worse yet, I was denied a refund of the money I spent on fingerprinting because I did not wait for the hiring process to be completed (I reiterate, after waiting for months). 

Simply put, if you are an out-of-state candidate (and part of a general rule of thumb), do not at all commit yourself and actions to working with DePelchin (or any other organization) until you have signed the dotted line or even more ideally, seek employment elsewhere.

Great work life balance and plenty of down time to catch up on paperwork and flexibility. There is also free supervision for those still obtaining a license. 

Reason for 3 instead of 5 stars:

Onboarding is a bit disorganized and you will feel inadequate if you don’t get the hang of things right off the bat. 
Independent job - you are truly independent and it is very isolating after awhile
There is not enough opportunity for growth upon full licensure. There isn’t much transparency during interviews or in the job description that this position is meant for getting your full licensure…and then you need to go to a different position elsewhere after. 
There can be favoritism within the different teams at the agency. There is noticeable differences in how some clinicians are treated over others. 
Not enough training or continuing education. You will not be provided any form of continuation of training in terms of EMDR, Play Therapy, DBT, Diagnosing, etc,.

A typical day at work consisted of checking charts and seeing what film and charts needed to be delivered to which doctor office, then checking with the other location's courier to see if we needed to exchange film for doctors in our respective locations, then delivering those films, documenting every delivery, and then making deposits to the bank, before clocking out for the evening.

Management made my job as easy as possible. My manager was so understanding for everything that involved my position.

My coworkers made my time in the office fun, because of the silly jokes that were always being said. 

The hardest part of my job was really putting all those miles on my vehicle. I truly believe I would still be a courier there if they had a company vehicle.

The most enjoyable part of the job was being in the office with my coworkers, because they were all so much fun.

What is the best part of working at the company?
You don't feel like a number in this agency.  The CEO makes it a priority to reach out to ALL new hires even though he is not in the same city as many of them. This company acknowledges your birthday and anniversary with the company. They are a very supportive company and had I not moved out of state, I would still be working for them. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The driving to the homes that could be two hours away. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Supportive, understanding, friendly, and encouraging.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Depends on your position. I had a wfh position and it was very flexible. I had a few meetings a week and had in-home sessions I scheduled according to mine and the family's availability.

At the time I was there, the management was substandard.The name at the time was Caring Family Network. There were lots of changes being made that were not always in the best interest of the children and families that we served. There was a lack of understanding of the work that we did and therefore the employees were undervalued. Since that time, they are under a completely new management and the company seems to be doing very well.

I worked at DePelchin Children's Center for many years.  Overall, it is a leader in the industry for Child Welfare.  There have been changes in some areas of management that have greatly affected the overall culture of the organization.  I am basing my review over previous years, overall amazing place to work, they care about children....Some members of management need ethics training sadly to say

What is the best part of working at the company?
Helping the kids understand their potential to be better as they grow in their mental health

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not having a therapist on call 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was treated like everyone was a family orientated to keep the kids spirits up

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Night hours where well in order to do cleaning dorm and laundry

What is the best part of working at the company?
The children reaching goals and seeing a smile on their faces.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Ungrateful people who are not willing to adapt to change within the organization.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It depends on your desire to put forth effort or ignore negativity. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Good. Ignoring negative issues and comments.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Senior clinician 20 salaries reported	$45.00 per hour
Mailroom clerk 10 salaries reported	$14.60 per hour
Residential specialist 8 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
Youth worker 6 salaries reported	$14.00 per hour
Direct support professional 6 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour

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