youth development professional

case manager

therapist

unit supervisor

cook

Everstand

I worked with BCC because I believed I wanted to do something great with my degree and help youth. I did that. I got promoted, and learned more and more about trauma informed care. Birthdays are celebrated monthly. There is tuition-reimbursement. Their policy and procedures are standard, no hidden agendas, unless you are dealing with a dishonest colleague, who will make you look bad at their expense. BIG supporter of continuing education, but does not do well with accepting internal staff to do internship hours. For the most part, there's favoritism for sure and that needs to be improved. It's a better way to cultivate new therapists into the trauma-informed care and values.  There are staff who are amazing to work with. You cannot help but to sincerely care for them. It's a lot of great people I met there. You build a sense of compassion for the children and families. You become better at spotting signs of abuse and neglect, and with the help of experienced clinicians, you gain insight. Although the medical insurance is high, it's great insurance! Life insurance is at a good price for employees, and the organization has good retirement opportunities to save money. 
There are some in Management do not attain the proper expertise to maintain a positive relationship with their staff. There are too many issues with staff fulfilling their required duties at times, especially when doing reports.  Some staff had personal/professional development issues that may  hinder they star quality. Opportunity to have "townhall" meetings for the staff and admins to express their concerns and brain-storm together, to improve cohesiveness, should be implemented. The lack of doing such does not give the leader of the organization good representation, when it should be the other way around.  This place has so much potential!!  Management needs to be more careful in over-working people, giving administrative/clinical staff multiple work demands, having a keen sense of employees who go through burn-out, which causes the quality of work to be compromised, or staff just get "tired" of working there, but don't do anything about it.The organization is not able to retain employees, which makes it challenging to have adequate supports, when it is needed. Therefore, BCC needs GOOD PEOPLE who seek longevity in one place. The employees are always complaining they are not being "heard," by management, and some times, management can be out-of-touch with the cultural diversity. Some employees are "Stuck," on their beliefs and values, and do not always show empathy, nor do they abide by the trauma informed tools that are in place for them to utilize. The quality of training has reduced. Sometimes they recruit kids who DO NOT belong in that setting, and overall, this has to improve for the safety of youth and staff. It is with great hope that the work and dedication of those who are passionate about working with youth outshine those who do not belong in the position they are in.

The bottom line is that nearly everyone here is kind, thoughtful, hardworking, and committed to the youth and families we serve. In my time with the organization, I've met very few people who don't believe in the work we do and show up every day with the intention of making things happen and moving their teams and programs forward a little bit each day. Is it a perfect place to work? Nope. But each day I leave feeling energized by the work, invigorated by the challenge, and hopeful about a really bright future for myself, my team, and the agency at large. I love the work that I get to do here and I love rallying behind our direct care workers on the front lines who are helping youth and families to overcome trauma and thrive in their communities. I've had the flexibility to bring forth my curiosity to learn and grow in my understanding of our history and our big ideas for the future. It's not perfect, but there is also no shortage of opportunities to raise your hand and be part of the solution. Our CEO, executive team, and senior leaders model vulnerability and empathy in their leadership style; there is a clear commitment to employee wellness and many in leadership roles are incredibly intentional about building a culture where people can engage with joy and purpose. Some days are tough. That's the nature of this work. But I also believe wholeheartedly that it's the kind of job where you get out what you put in and you have lots of agency over how you can make the most of it.

Biggest issue here is that we are usually the ones getting in our own way. Individual teams have a tendency to be siloed, with significant barriers to information-sharing. As is the case for many organizations right now, turnover in both key and evergreen roles negatively impacts our ability to sustain forward momentum. Experience really seems to be dependent upon your specific role, team, and supervisor's strength as a leader and manager. A bit meeting heavy on the administrative side of operations, so you need to be someone who is skilled at time management and setting boundaries on your time to accomplish you work. Operational workflows are evolving, which can feel slow or frustrating to employees from smaller organizations or well-oiled machines. 

Overall, I genuinely appreciated the company culture and enjoyed working with many of my colleagues. There are dedicated people there who care about the work they do, and for much of my time, I felt supported and valued.

Unfortunately, my experience changed after I became seriously ill. Although reasonable accommodations were possible for my role, my hours were reduced instead, and during that time I was not paid appropriately for the work I did. Concerns about my performance were raised without giving me a meaningful opportunity to respond or explain. Management was not supportive and expected me to figure things out on my own, despite my strong work ethic and consistently positive performance reviews. I consistently went above and beyond, including working through serious illness in the past, but there was little concern shown for my well-being. Ultimately, I was terminated for alleged issues I did not commit. The termination process felt abrupt, lacked fair discussion, and communication from management was inconsistent.

Since my termination, I have become aware of other employees who appear to have been terminated under similar circumstances related to medical or health issues, suggesting that my experience may not have been an isolated incident. While I respect many of the people and the mission of the organization, the way my medical situation and others like it were handled was disappointing and felt unjust. Everstand has the potential to be a supportive workplace, but I hope they improve how they communicate with and accommodate employees facing serious health challenges.

I can see the vision that was intended for the company, but can give a strong NO to it happening anytime soon unless weekly or biweekly meetings are done for both staff and leadership. Training needs to be done at least every 3 weeks if there is going to be constant fights that will lead to restraints and property damage. Therapeutically speaking the adolescents needs to have some form of punishment that is logical in nature for themselves because all people are different and need to be treated as such. And when I say punishment, I do not mean just the taking of electronics or other gadgets. There is positive and negative punishments in the world of ABA and I feel it would be wise to look into the ABA side of things for these adolescents. From what I experienced while working there I was shocked and upset and felt as if I was not making no difference what-so-ever with these youth. Ultimately I was catching the vibe that our goal was to fail them and let them spiral until they age out or land in juvie. When I feel like this and I am not being heard on my concerns, then I know that it's time for me to move on. I hated feeling hopeless and discouraged. Not only that but overworked to the T as if I did not have a life outside of work. 

That is not at all therapeutic for the youth or the staff. When you send your employees into a crisis  by overworking them and not letting them express themselves, you bring instability to the company. I was very disappointed in the experience I had. Even more so when it came to staff/ leadership drama. Completely mortified. 

But again despite the unprofessionalism and untherapeutic ways of the company, from the values and concept written in the company book, I can see what it was suppose to look like. I hope the company eventually gets there because the youth need a place such as this as times are getting harder. Maybe once the issues are fixed, I will come back. Until then good luck. 

pick the kids up from school, we have a group meeting to discuss any issues or problems and the activities we have for the day, staff make sure they complete they chores, assist them with their homework until its time for dinner, after we return to the unit from dinner, staff  teach life and social skills, Send them to their rooms for reflection time, while they in their rooms, staff complete all the required documentations for the program up until that point, after reflection time, staff take some to open swim, skating park, and others to art or basketball in the gym, After these activities, we return to the unit where MEDS are given, they complete their hygiene in preparation for bed, after hygiene they watch one short movie and go to their rooms for bed. while they in bed, staff finish completing all the required documentation and inspection of the unit. staff then perform a walk thru to ensure all the kids are in their rooms.
The hardest part of the job is listening to all the various kind of problems and traumatic situations the kids have been through and sometimes face even now and helping them to stay focus on the positives, using their copping skills instead of focusing on the negatives which sometimes causes them to go into a crisis. The most enjoyable part of the job is teaching the kids life and social skills and how to be responsible individuals regardless of their disabilities. The staff that work with the kids work as a team and get the job done. personally I learn something new everyday about each client, their likes and dislikes, their triggers and potential. professionally I learn more about how to manage and work with people as a team to get the job done, also its sharpening my organizational skills because you have to be organize to manage the kids and complete all the required documentation in an efficient timely manner.

This place is very difficult to work. I am lucky because the members of my direct team are great. The administration side of things are horrible. If you do something that they don't agree with, you will get sent passive aggressive emails, despite the fact that you are the one spending 40+ hours/week with the kids and they never come to the cottages to check on things. They are very out of touch with what it is like as a youth care worker (bottom of the totem pole) and it is pretty clear that they have no interest in caring for kids. The kids have a lot of issues, but have progressively gotten worse as not many beds are filled so they're allowing pretty much anyone in. (Ex: In the Independent Living unit, they are accepting kids not fit for that program.) However, at the end of the day, the kids are why I'm there and why you should be there. Even though they're tough, they're still KIDS and that is sometimes overlooked.
Time off is accrued, and you can earn even during your "probationary period." They allow a generous amount of time off- Vacation Time and Sick Time are accrued. You also get bereavment and floating time off, but those are both set numbers. You can eat what the kitchen provides, but it usually is not good so you probably will want to pack or buy your meals off campus.
They don't offer breaks, but if there's proper staffing and you need a few minutes to yourself, usually if you communicate that with your coworkers/direct supervisor it's okay!

The management here is poor. There’s a lack of communication between departments, no support whatsoever from admin, and the lack of professionalism is astonishing. There’s a lot of he said/she said and there’s a type of favoritism between higher ups and child care workers that is also unprofessional. BCC likes to sell a story where they care about the youth and what to better them to become good citizens and that they’re going to support their staff. It’s all a lie. You spend two weeks learning about therapeutic crisis intervention for nothing because they go against a lot of what they say or bend a lot of policies when it benefits them. They claim to care about the youth, but it seems like they’re more worried about how deep their pockets are. I do not recommend this nonprofit if you genuinely want to make a difference and want to help youth out because when you actually try to use the therapeutic training they taught you, supervisors/admins start to complain how you’re  being too soft. The one thing that keeps some people in this program is that they sometimes genuinely start to care about the kids. There is also a huge lack of bilingual speakers in Caminos that are child care workers and speak both Spanish and English (Which is so crucial)!

I have nearly three decades of experience in child welfare and family services in several different states.  Various roles at The Board of Child Care encompass about half of that time.  Though the nature of this work is difficult indeed as we are struggling with and on behalf of children and families with very complex problems and significant trauma impact I have not experienced any agency who is more dedicated to being change agents in the lives of those we serve.   The  core values and mission upheld by BCC are integral to every decision made by the leadership.  Trauma Informed Care is not just a practice expected and applied to the residents and clients within our programs but how they strive to treat employees as well.   I think the negative reviews come from those who are unfamiliar with and overwhelmed by the magnitude of the complex needs and severe symptoms of those we are dedicated to help.  It is not for the faint at heart; that is for sure but the intangible rewards for those who see it through are priceless.      

A typical day at work involves cleaning up after others, dealing with coworkers frequently calling out or showing up late, and managing long commutes after sleepless nights. I’ve learned not to overextend myself because others will take advantage, and it’s better to let my work reflect my pay. Management only seems to care if an issue directly impacts kids or poses a legal risk, while staff concerns are often ignored or dismissed. The workplace culture is frustrating—some coworkers are good, but many are unreliable, with little accountability for poor behavior. The hardest part of the job is finding the motivation to show up, while the most enjoyable part is finally clocking out and heading home.

As meaningful as the work is and as many wonderful experiences I have had during my time here, I would NEVER tell anybody that I care about to work here. No matter how much good you bring to this job, it'll never be enough to fix all the issues that are in plain sight at this workplace. The management does not care about anybody but themselves, staff members are a mix of some of the best people you could ever wish to meet, and some of the most insufferable incompetent individuals who make the job harder than it already is. Too many issues at this workplace to even try to figure out where to start. They will overwork you to the bone and offer you nothing more than a pat on the back, if that. Wage increases? Forget about it, not even worth trying because you'll just be wasting your time. They go after their best employees and keep the absolute worst and most useless staff members who have no clue how to support the kids within the program. Sooner or later this place WILL shut down, but it won't be because of funding or government interference,  it'll be because of the greed and horrible management of the people who see themselves as saviors to the children in our care. Truly a pathetic and miserable place to work, but it doesn't have to be like that, which in the end, is the saddest part.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Youth development professional 34 salaries reported	$20.91 per hour
Case manager 19 salaries reported	$61,957 per year
Therapist 10 salaries reported	$76,664 per year
Unit supervisor 7 salaries reported	$56,694 per year
Cook 10 salaries reported	$21.19 per hour

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