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Gateway Counseling Center, Inc.

What I learned in orientation completely disappeared once I arrived at my job location; it was entirely different. There was no structure. It took them a considerable amount of time to provide me with an office key and a van key to perform my duties. Moreover, finding a van, which could be parked anywhere, was a task in itself. The vans were neither cleaned regularly nor properly maintained. Poor communication skills are prevalent within the company. In my opinion, the company prioritizes bringing individuals into the program over the safety of said individuals and drivers. I encountered broken seatbelts, mirrors, saturated seats, mildew, broken lights, inoperative side doors, broken windshield wipers, and a driver's door that wouldn't completely close resulting in me getting wet while driving. I even found windows that wouldn't move up or down, ineffective heating systems, and vans with significant structural damage. Neither drivers nor supervisors would inspect these vans. The highlight of the job was definitely the individuals I interacted with. This company has an extensive amount of improvement to undertake. It's understandable why they have a high turnover rate; anyone with empathy would feel uncomfortable driving individuals due to safety issues. There were so many safety issues that I eventually couldn't bear it any longer.

The Brooklyn Gateway Counseling Center, Inc. is located within the heart of Downtown Brooklyn with available access to MTA public transportation, restaurants, schools, shopping centers and much more which is a PRO!!! The staff at our program not only welcome each individual with open arms despite their race, gender, ethnicity, and diagnose, we also make sure to create a unique and person-centered experience for each of them. Gateway Counseling Center is a great place to work if you are someone who enjoys assisting others willingly and making a difference in one’s life. You get to work with many different people and improve your skills on each and every day. With friendly staff and the smiles that comes from the individuals face, you will feel motivated to work harder. You will learn a lot about how to help individuals with disabilities and also about yourself. You will be learning how to cope and deal with situations properly in the very beginning. With the help of great team, you will handle any situation.  The company offers various benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental and a tax-advantaged retirement savings plan.

Gateway Counseling Center is a Agency that is synonymous with, caring, understanding and growth. Many people do not understand the importance of helping those who are unable to help themselves, but Gateway understands this concept. The services Gateway provides are one of a kind; enjoyable for their individuals as well as their staff who provide said services. Building bonds with your individuals has made this one of the most enjoyable experiences you can have in the workplace.  
   Working closely with your fellow staff has made the organization very tight knit; allowing everyone to work together to solve issue that would be difficult alone. Many underestimate the importance of this facet because this has allowed the workday flow swiftly yet efficiently. No matter the situation or issue, management has always provided guidance when necessary and a sense of understanding to their employees that most agencies cant even come close to compare. The ability to move up the agency is always an opportunity. The warmth & culture of this Agency makes it easy to get out of bed and start another day at Gateway!

I have been employed with Gateway Counseling Center, Inc for over 7 years.   Great coworkers, definitely feels like a team. Working hands on with the Executives and Directors has been one of the most rewarding experiences. Management is very positive, organized, understanding, reasonable, helpful, resourceful and easy to work with.

GCC provides many opportunities for growth. Aside from teaching about all the benefits and features the company has to offer, they also provide a lot of training and are dedicated to educating their staff. They teach and ensure that their employees can stand behind their work with confidence. I’ve gained so much amazing experience that has helped to propel me to where I am today in my career.

What I enjoy most about working at Gateway is that I am able to work with a diverse group of people who enjoy work and enjoy sharing knowledge.

There have been lots of positive changes within the past few years, as the company continues to become more and more structured and organized.

I love assisting and caring for each individual that enters our doors... If your'e like myself, someone who loves assisting others, than Gateway Counseling Center is the place to be. 

Working at GCC not only provides an outlook on life, but, it makes you realize how people can take the littlest things for granted.The individuals at GCC WILL motivate you each and everyday to keep doing what you're doing.The individuals look up to staff for guidance and appreciate all of the work that staff does for them.

Above all, its a rewarding feeling knowing that you're assisting individuals in need. 

Benefits:
Paid sick and vacation time
403-B plan and commuter benefits
Medical
Dental

For those who are looking for a career path that makes changes in people's lives, this is the place for you. The amazing team here at Gateway Counseling Center are knowledgeable and friendly. The staff's ultimate goal is to ensure the growth and well-being to individuals with developmental disabilities. It is a great feeling to know that committed staff are helping the community one day at a time.

GCC is located within the 3 of the 5 boroughs each easily reached by public transportation. GCC programs run 365 days a year, 7 days a week. GCC also offers benefits plans that are customizable to staff needs.

The higher ups lie about everything. They make promises they can’t keep. People were fired and they didn’t care to give them a reason. People also left the job because of the higher ups behavior. A lot of people continue to work there because of the individuals. There’s no one to punish the higher ups when they do something wrong. They all stick together in that corporate office. Make sure you have proof and witnesses when it comes to them

The work was busy each day but with an understanding team who communicated frequently and made room for one to adjust to the day. They were a flexible bunch, making room for one to easily pivot if called for, to respond to what was needed, and that made work a pleasant place to go to. The team cared so much for their clients and advocated for them well. It was such an honor to work with such a caring group of people.

Typical day starts off early in the morning picking up your assigned individuals. You do the same in the afternoon to drop them off home. Same thing daily unless there's a trip and the trips are local. By far though the most enjoyable part of the job are the individuals who you get to know and are truly the best part of the job.

This is the worst workplace I have ever encountered. The manager is horrible makes coworkers cry. The old hires 10 yrs + sit on their phones all day & don’t interact with the individuals. The environment is so fast paced & they literally give no room for error. They micromanage u to the point where u don’t even want to be there & the neighborhood is literally disgusting. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Transporter 7 salaries reported	$23.00 per hour
Habilitation specialist 4 salaries reported	$21.25 per hour
Direct support professional 8 salaries reported	$17.91 per hour
Community care worker 6 salaries reported	$20.83 per hour
Prep cook 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour

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