direct support professional

maintenance technician

physical therapist

food service worker

special education teacher

Ladacin Network, Inc.

My typical workday consists of interacting with my clients in a group.  They have such a kind heart, and it makes me proud and really feel wonderful working here. My clients come from an array of demographics and backgrounds, but they all share the common hurdles in life. I'm able to plan amazing events and activities that they enjoy participating in from new DIYs to new places they do not always get a chance to go out and see, this job has really brought the best out of me and tested my skills in so many areas in my life. I've learned so much from this group that never to judge a book by its cover and that people will surprise you where you least expect it. With their cheerful spirits and eager for life mentality I'm truly blessed to be a part of this dynamic. The workplace is wonderful I have really become a part of a team with like-minded goals to make everyday a new experience for our clients. We are a very tight nit and I appreciate all my coworkers for all they have been, we are all friends and uplift one another and give appreciation where it is due daily. My management team really works with me being flexible to my family and work life balance and even offer therapy for family major events as a benefit. An array of benefits from medical and dental not to include pto which is great and paid holidays off. Also, we are given discounts to many places from gyms, yoga classes, BJs Phone plans, and so much more. I honestly don't think it's any hard parts to my job I've been here 5 years, and I still enjoy coming every day. I have 4 children at home, and a husband and my management team really has understanding for the stressors you may go through as an individual. I appreciate that. Every year management also give gifts of appreciation to all staff which i think is wonderful. The best part of my job is that i have full creativity to plan projects and ask my clients what they would like to do to truly make this experience their program, and they love to vote on different activities from cooking new recipes, to learning how to make flower shaped candles, and going to different museums and art exhibits. I'm truly grateful to be a part of something i can make a difference in the lives of others directly.

As a Direct Support Professional, your day will be long and thankless. You start your day by doing a long and arduous bus route. Your day will be bookended by these 2 hour drives, where you alone load and offload clients, mostly in wheelchairs, alone. You have no choice as a DSP here, you also HAVE to be a driver.

During the day, in the adult program, you will stay in a classroom with an instructor. Sometimes the client to staff ratio is as horrible as 5/2. You will spend your day sweating as you frantically try to find enough time and manpower to get all of your diaper changes done and feeds done. If you're lucky, you'll go on your break late. If you're not lucky, you won't take it at all.

Besides talking a big talk about being a "team," bringing concerns or problems to management will be met with total apathy, if not anger.

There is no room for promotion at all, and raises are small and rare. You can make way more doing way less in other better programs.

Recently the adult program pretended to be a part of a relay that the children's program was running, just for publicity. They often use the clients as tools like this to try to make the agency look better than it is.

Benefits are fine.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Most importantly- the clients are well cared for, their needs are met and they are considered first and foremost. There are wonderful Day programs, plenty of social activities and a lot of quality time spent together. 
The management staff respect & trust you, allowing you to use your knowledge & experience(or new training!)to work for you and bring the best care to the clients. LADACIN works as a team-  doing their best to listen to your opinions & / or suggestions . Truly an agency that I was proud and inspired to work for!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Finishing everything you want to in one day. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Supportive, and friendly.
Open minded for sure!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As an LPN in the Day program, my day was different than everyone else’s but very routine as medication, and treatment times were scheduled (11am, 12pm, 1pm, & 2pm) In between l had paperwork, med trainings,& meeting's but I always made time to interact with the clients. That’s the main reason I was there :)

As the group home manager, I worked a 40 plus hour week and was on call 24/7. My role was for the most part administrative, as the residents attended day programs during my work hours. I attended to and managed staffing, scheduling, medical appointments, medications, budgets, recreational planning, transportation and monthly reports. Training new staff and substitutes was challenging, since they not only needed to learn proper physical handling techniques of individuals who where physically disabled for the most part; but also creating a comfortable home /living environment. The most enjoyable part of the job was greeting the group home residents upon their return from the day program and assisting with dinner. I must add that playing a small role in the management of the residents' care and wellness was the most enjoyable part of working at LADACIN.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with the clients, it one of the most rewarding jobs to have! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Getting all the ADLs done for the clients in a timely manner. It is manageable to do but stressful at the same time. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great, open minded, welcomes everyone with all different life stories to work their

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Cook dinner, then prepare the food to the eatting requirements set by their doctors.  Clean dinner up, shower the clients and get them ready for bed.  Play a game with them or talk, watch their favorite show ect.  Give the clients their medicine when stated in the med book.  Once the clients are asleep, fill out paperwork.

LADACIN offers generous PTO, and the day-to-day work is generally manageable. However, the role requires you to take on both driving and caregiving responsibilities, yet the compensation does not reflect the demands of either.
The workplace culture can feel immature at times, with cliques and internal conflicts that create a toxic environment. Management is inconsistent—sometimes showing genuine concern for clients, but often speaking in half-truths or offering unclear direction.
On a positive note, the equipment provided is well-maintained and effective, which helps with daily tasks.
Overall, LADACIN is an okay place to work if you're looking for solid time-off benefits and decent resources. However, the pay should be higher given the workload and the emotional toll of the environment.

I worked for this company twice, upon returning I was so disappointed to find such poor support from management.  Ladacin is administration and support staff heavy, with therapists over worked and underpaid.   On several occassions I turned in paperwork that was "lost", and was threatened that I wouldn't get paid.  I had taken pics of completed paperwork and videotaped putting it in the drop box after the first time. As a part-timer flexibility was what drew me in.  I was told about "mandatory" unpaid trainings with little notice, asked to purchase my own technology equipment to perform my job, and any concerns that arose were shrugged off with administration blaming "the state", as NJ is one of their biggest contracts.  

Cooked lunch/dinner for the clients once I entered the facility.Feed the clients those that needed to be fed. Cleaned the kitchen an dining area. Passed out medication to those who couldnt do it themselves (which were basically all the clients had to be given their meds unless it was a regular vitamin). Then I would give the clients showers or bedbaths. Getting dressed an ready for bed if they were ready to go. I would do laundry and clean the rooms accordingly. We were always under staff so it was alot of over time available. The clients were great to work with.

at first when you get there you think it's a great company it's a great organisation you doing a lot and you feel like okay great you're working for a great organisation but you soon find out that that is not the case when you question the safety standards for boat staff and clients the fine you are asking too many questions and then they make up lies to fire you they have a high turnover because upper management does not like anyone to question anything you want to be a robot and safety standards are not met there within their residency program in their school program 

My house #Singerhouse was the best my manager was the greatest she left right before I did. We had our ups and downs but we looked out for our consumers and each other. I gained alot of weight working here lol but with many laughs it was well worth it. Didn't really deal to much with the hire ups but the worst thing was when the consumers die they become family to you it's the hardest to move past and all the other consumers cry too... 😢 but the best by far!! Just the pay could be better mines was pretty good bcoz of all the overtime!! 📟📟💰💰

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Direct support professional 30 salaries reported	$18.11 per hour
Maintenance technician 4 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Physical therapist 25 salaries reported	$51.33 per hour
Food service worker 10 salaries reported	$16.50 per hour
Special education teacher 5 salaries reported	$58,030 per year

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