mental health technician

home visitor

family support specialist

teaching assistant

school principal

Gads-Hill-Center

The CEO makes $100k if not over. Leadership in other departments are also making around $60k-$80k. Meanwhile I was making around $30k. Those around me such as the teachers were making minimum wage. They do so much and put up with so much. Some had 25-30 kids in their classrooms and most had behavioral issues. The only reason they got a raise was due to the $15 minimum wage Chicago implemented at the time. 

My job was also essentially 2 jobs in 1. Eventually, I was assisting my manager when they would leave work early all of the time, meanwhile I would have to stay later than my time most days. I was also having to cover 2 other roles. Essentially I was doing 5 jobs for around $30k. (This wasn’t long ago either.)

They definitely don’t care about your well-being and mental health. It’s odd that they support individuals in school with mental health services but don’t provide any resources for their employees. 

Additionally, most of us were barely getting by and were stressed about paying our bills. Aside from the financial stress, many of the kids would get into altercations and there wasn’t a day there weren’t any issues.

There is also high turnover, many people quit after 6 months-1 year of employment. Please stay away from getting a job here unless you want low pay, terrible management support, little to no professional development opportunities, and various jobs outside of your role.


Gads Hill Center is an extremely laid back environment. As most IT departments, we are behind the scenes and we're really not seen unless needed.  People have enough issues from everyday life, so I try to put smiles on people’s faces. I’m known for the “Joker” yet I can be counted on to get the job done. Management loves my personality and appreciates the fact I try every to fill Gads Hill Center with fun positive vibes.  The hardest part of my job is the restrictions of resources for the technology needs. Being Non-Profit during these hard economic times, the IT department becomes less of a priority. 
This isn't uncommon and like other companies we grind through the issues to keep Gads Hill Center alive and fun. 


If you want to advance your career in the education this is the best place  to start off as a post graduate. The management is encouraging and willing to help you advance in your career. The job culture is relaxed and laid back so there is no stress. However everyone is very responsible and professional in the business setting. Be prepared for very low pay and limited benefits because it is a free after-school program which is  necessary for the success of their students.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Friendly staff. Difficult working with CEO. She is about photo shot, disconnect from reality, big turn over of senior staff in her administration. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working CEO, no clear direction 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic, staff members involved in personal lives. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Fun working with children and family.  Staff members committed to making a difference in the community.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The Gads Hill Staff and Programs

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working with the Mental Health Staff

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment and culture is great.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work lunch home.  No issues, everyone in the building were pleasant and helpful.

Work-life balance
This company is very unorganized and unstable

Management
At some point while working there I felt like they didn’t care about the kids at all, just the money.

Overall
Although on the outside looking in this organization looks great, the truth of the matter is it is run by people who focus their day-to-day life on showing favoritism, biases, and greed.

Everyday seeing the kids come in was an adventure. Even thou I was behind the front desk the kids would always come to talk to me. And I learned alot of new skills working here.

Gads Hill is a wonderful program in the Pilsen area. Helps children of all ages improve and develop skills for their education lives. The children and families are wonderful to be around with. The issue with the program is management. Management give the staff impossible deadlines and don't consider your point of view.

I worked here for one year and only left due to moving away. I will miss working for this great organization. A friendly atmosphere, very supportive coworkers and great benefits. Management team is very supportive and GHC does great work in the communities that they serve. Would recommend working here.

Considering that it's an organization that focuses partly on the mental health and well-being of other, namely children and youth, this organization does a poor job at caring for the mental health and well being of its own staff. We are overworked, underpaid, underappreciated, and condescended by management. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Mental health technician 1 salary reported	$58,500 per year
Home visitor 7 salaries reported	$48,929 per year
Family support specialist 3 salaries reported	$50,000 per year
Teaching assistant 2 salaries reported	$43,750 per year
School principal 6 salaries reported	$55,417 per year

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