youth counselor

youth development professional

licensed clinical social worker

director of human resources

cook

Harmony Hill School

At times, the nature of the residents to resist learning and guidance results in a moment of monumental frustration. Through persistence, kindness and a continued effort to chip away the rough exterior the core of the client is reached. When the light goes off, usually followed by admitting it wasn't hard at all.  Accomplishment of any task, whether it is school or social, is a major high point. Personally, when a client discovers that they have learned to do something new, fishing for example, and enjoy the accomplishment as something learned out of trial and error. 

A typical day is journey through the hours never knowing what will transpire. Small steps and routine start most trips until something causes a response that could possibly turn into turmoil. In these moments the counselor must step up to be the solid object that can assist in the return to calm and willing to move forward. Routines, school, when it is in session, daily movement and interaction with staff, educational and therapeutic and fellow clients are potential joys or hurdles for the resident.  Management of staff and client is stable most times. Like any kind of assembly of people problems and crisis do rise to the front of the mix, but are usually handled in an appropriate fashion. Support and communication is present.  At times people mix as well as oil and vinegar, but when shaken the mixture works well for the intended. 

	The hardest part of the job is resolution at times of crisis. They are all different in nature. Over time the realization that successful de-escalation is also different and knowing what works for who is a stepping stone to previous peace.  Differentiating the approach is a needed skill that depends on how well one pays attention to the varied needs of the client. Like the oil and vinegar analogy, the ability to interact with the client will create a better final product.  In conclusion, the ability to take a step back and look at the mixture of positives and negatives involved in a scene has taught me about interacting with people. I have learned to understand the give and take needed to create a positive flow of interaction. Communication and consistency are key elements to maintaining the flow

Harmony hill has such great potential to be an amazing facility. From the outside looking in everything seems to be in place. But let me give you an inside view after working there for over 5 years. The most rewarding part is working with the youth and helping them overcome daily struggles. Once you build meaningful relationships with them leaving is tough. However the higher ups are a nightmare. Not all of course but most. There is a huge turn over rate. People are quitting just as fast as they are hired & they are constantly short staffed. But for some strange reason directors and supervisors seem to remain the same. Reason is because they make the rules but break them and they are allowed to as there is no consequence. If you challenge anything they say you become an instant target. Also don’t bother going to HR because everything gets swept under the rug if you file a complaint against someone who is in a higher position than you. They will flat out disrespect you in front of the youth, staff or parents and see nothing wrong with their actions. Paperwork goes missing and they will lie to protect themselves. If they aren’t a fan of a particular youth that youth stands no chance of being successful in their program. They are chatty,  rude, disrespectful and extremely unprofessional. I would not recommend this job to anyone, you are worth more than this place will ever make you feel.

Harmony Hill School is unprofessional place to work. The entire staff is cliquey, talks poorly about one another behind backs, and does not have one another backs. The "higher ups" dont truly care about you as a person or your safety at the job. They care about hiring you just thinking of you as another body to meet ratios. The higher ups are the most unprofessional- they do what they want just because they want to. They dont follow rules or, and if they dont like you, they will find a way to get you fired. They also give job advancements to wrong people for the wrong reasons- if youre a good employee, odds are you won't get the job advancement unless they personally believe. They treat employees unfairly, and will be "out to get you" if you speak your mind, stand up for yourself, or give suggestions as to how they can improve the work place. 

There are some good people within the job, but there is a high turn over rate because they burn out their employees. The job is hard too, so people are often mad or upset and moody. The place needs a lot of improvement, and has the potential to help a lot of kids and employee a lot of good people, but they are stubborn to change. Something needs to change, and I would not recommend working here until change is mad.

Harmony Hill School is a great place to work, with systems in place for you to succeed, and a place I've always felt supported. Its a true team environment, where staff work in tandem with one another and other departments, to achieve the goals laid out for our clients.  

Even on the hardest of days, you know that the work you are doing is worthwhile. The connections made between adults and clients are unlike what you can achieve at any other school. And if you are willing to work hard, opportunities for additional money and overtime pay will always be present.  

You are in a unique environment here, but one where you can deeply impact the lives of others and feel good about the work you do. Be willing to learn, willing to adapt and think on your feet, and know that no two days are ever going to be the same. Keep those things in mind while never losing focus on the big picture (making a difference in kids lives) and you'll succeed here and love the work you do.

Coming from someone who has worked here over a decade, in a number of different departments and positions, Harmony Hill School is an excellent place to work

Working in this environment is basically like being in a cult. You have to fit in, if you don't fit in, they will find out anyway to get you out of their. The staff do not care, and only talk about others, while others talk about others, spreading rumors and not caring who they are actually hurting. The management plays into it as well. Like i said, if they don't like you, they as in them in a group, they will ruin your image just because. The kids there are also just as bad. If a kid doesn't like you, and is already close to superior staff or management, that child is part of the cult as well, and will make anything up to be able to get that person fired. It happened to a friend of mine. The only good thing about the place is that they  provide food for free for you everyday. So that is a plus i guess. Some staff members already know the deal, so they stay in line and stay quiet to not get on anyone's bad side. This is a  toxic place to work and would recommend ANY other job.

Harmony Hill School came highly recommended to me by a family member who has worked there for years. As a new teacher on campus, I feel fully supported by administration as well as my fellow teachers and youth care staff members. The focus at Harmony Hill School is the well being of the clients. Everyone's role is valued. I am most impressed by the culture of mutual respect that permeates the entire campus. I truly appreciate that administrators trust my ability,  as an experienced teacher, to design and execute effective lessons for my students.  The majority of my prep work consists of developing lessons that allow me to utilize my expertise and instincts.  The result is a very rewarding teaching experience. 

● Pay & benefits
My pay and benefits at Harmony Hill School was okay and the benefits are okay

● Job security and advancement
In terms of job security at Harmony Hill School, I think if you're dishonest and you really don't care you'll be okay if your honest and caring someone that can't look the other way you won't last long

● Management
In general, managers at Harmony Hill School are okay if they like you if they don't you don't work there long

● Culture
Collaboration with my colleagues at Harmony Hill School most of the people I worked with I enjoyed very much working. With but a lot of the staff are very clicky and not trustworthy

● Overall
My experience working at Harmony Hill School experience working with the boys was great but just a place I would not recommend to work at I hope that no one I ever knew had to have a child go there

Used to be better, but CEO and directors care little for employees anymore - it's all about the $!  Supervisors are happy as long as you come in on time and don't complain; but if you want to improve things or make a different - find a different job because you will be ignored and belittled until you shut up and stop caring.  Working with behavioral adolescents is supposed to be the hard part, but instead it's the adults that make you  hate coming to work. Don't get me wrong, I have made some great friends  but everyone of us feels the same way about the "higher ups". I would never recommend this job to anyone - in any department!  You are worth more than this place will make you feel!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The Benefits are amazing and the Relationships/Friendships you form are a great   

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
the stress really comes from deadlines and compliance and get be extremely hard to navigate; it takes time to really know the in's and out's of the campus 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
the work environment is professional and fun  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work Orders, Project management, compliance and reporting

In the education department we have a strong team of teachers, assistants, and supervisors. While the job can be challenging, it is also rewarding to know you are making a difference in the clients lives. While they don't always say or show that they appreciate your efforts I believe that most of the clients deep down feel that we have their best interest at heart.

The benefits are pretty good with paid time off, healthcare, dental, and option to invest in a 403b retirement account. There is also the option to enroll in extra life insurance, a health savings account, etc. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Youth counselor 8 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Youth development professional 11 salaries reported	$18.45 per hour
Licensed clinical social worker 4 salaries reported	$63,375 per year
Director of human resources 10 salaries reported	$83,500 per year
Cook 5 salaries reported	$19.70 per hour

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