loss prevention officer

case manager

preschool teacher

counselor

senior counselor

Koreatown Youth & Community Center

KYCC has so many amazing and passionate staff dedicated to make an impact in the communities that they served. However, sometimes this dedication comes with expectations to work real hard - at times going beyond your typical Monday to Friday, 9 to 6 (depending on which unit you are in). I have witnessed staff who stayed until midnight completing grants, or supported for a Saturday event at a last minute request. Many staff go above and beyond their work, and they are not properly compensated based on their work. The benefits, however, are one of the best I have seen. There is a culture of collaboration (or at least, an attempt to build one).  KYCC does do a lot of great direct service work in the community, and I anticipate the agency to keep on growing and evolving. However, with this growth, there needs to be restructuring in leadership structure, accountability, and a willingness to change. 

KYCC is a wonderful company to kickstart your career. The skills I acquired during my time at KYCC were invaluable. However, the company should prioritize hiring appropriate management staff for certain positions. In my experience, some individuals ended up in their management positions due to their relationships and influence on higher-ups within the organization. 
Despite this, I believe that KYCC has the potential to grow and remain a leading nonprofit. The most enjoyable part of the job has to be the reason for KYCC's existence, its mission statement, and its work. KYCC serves many low-income and vulnerable communities within LA. The staff who work at KYCC are amazing; they are motivated, driven, and conscious.

I would recommend this place as a great place for a friend to work.

This has probably been one of the most fun and rewarding jobs I have ever taken. This job was a contract job and it was part of an effort to help our local community kids. In particular those kids that lacked resources for extra educational aid, proper schooling parent guidance, and those students that were behind in school. The goal was to involve kids in their education while adding fun elements like sports and the arts into the formula. The end result was a long lasting warm experience that will remain with the instructors/tutors and hopefully with the children that partook part of this experience.

The clearest difference from previous jobs is that KYCC will constantly ask staff for feedback and input. 
The divide between direct staff and management is still there however you have access to express suggestions and concerns during meetings. 
KYCC is a small agency often times it's all hands on deck to complete work. Compensation is not competitive but there's real effort to make staff feel appreciated.


What is the best part of working at the company?
Meaningful work and impactful programs

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
High turnover, lack of staff development 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Traditional/conservative corporate 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
If you’re hourly, expect to be extremely precise with timeliness. There is also an emphasis on busyness so appearing busy even if not in task is rewarded. Peer relationships are mostly fun and there are good places to eat in Koreatown.

The company is unable to adequately serve the community. Resources are wasted on bandage solutions and while the stated purpose of the FSC is to end poverty through targeting generational issues, nothing is accomplished in that regard.  The idea that the FSC stands for is great but the execution is horrible. Until new leadership is in place I would not recommend taking a job at the KYCC FamilySourceCenter.

During the little time I was there I was under-compensated for the amount of work that I was having to do. There was no support from management and they had zero clinical supervision for staff or clients. For the size of the company and the mission, I saw none of what the core values stated. I would not recommend working for this organization.

KYCC is simply  how a nonprofit organization should run.  Equally care about supporting the community and staff.  You can grow with an organization that cares about your success as an individual whether with KYCC or your next job.  Financially stable.  Focused on the programs they run, and not chasing funding.  Work here and you'll be glad you did.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Meaningful work for the community

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
While pay is on par with the area, still low as it is a nonprofit

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Positive and safe

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy but family oriented

I learned how to construct treatment plans for various families and file different types of paperwork necessary during intake. Management is extremely supportive in every decision that comes up in the office.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Loss prevention officer 1 salary reported	$24.00 per hour
Case manager 8 salaries reported	$26.84 per hour
Preschool teacher 4 salaries reported	$22.75 per hour
Counselor 2 salaries reported	$26.00 per hour
Senior counselor 2 salaries reported	$31.50 per hour

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