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You're going to start the job with almost no training and figure it out as you go. Originally when I started, it wasn't THAT bad. My schedule was not consistent and I was running all over the place to get shadows in and doing work. My manager/supervisor would miss many of our scheduled meetings and it started to feel like they didn't respect my time. I'm a chill person and they honestly looked very busy and overworked so that might be the upper management's fault. Then I got a pretty decent consistent schedule and everything was okay. You'll be doing a lot of work and tasks you've never done before so flexibility and adaptability are needed. 

New management came in and that's when micromanaging started happening. Additionally, I was given clients where I would need to work on weekends and evenings at like 6pm. Unfortunate but again, I'm flexible and pretty chill with that. It's difficult to get time off and when you do, it still feels like you're on the clock. My co-workers are kind people and I think they really want to make a change. Same for my old supervisor but the management from the high-ups isn't that great. So many people left and they were constantly getting new employees. I think there's a point where you realize the job didn't align with your goals and you can do a lot more elsewhere (at least for me). 

The clients I work with are phenomenal. They are smart and amazing individuals who want to do well at their jobs or find a job. Unfortunately, the company doesn't provide employees with enough training and resources to help clients reach their full potential. I do love working with my clients but it doesn't help that guardians get upset and angry at you when you're unable to get results in finding a job for them or the switch in consultants all the time. There is so much work to be done but the new management is traditional and probably won't input new changes. Management, management, management needs to change or they need higher pay for people to put up with the mess. 

I have worked at Morningside for 16 years and love my job. The culture is refreshing compared to other work environments as they care about maintaining a positive work culture. I enjoy seeing my co-workers and Manager each day. Being able to work in a field where the mission is to support the growth and success of people with disabilities working in the community and experiencing inclusion in their place of employment is fulfilling. The work is demanding and challenging; with new clients to support continuously. The supports help people with disabilities have a better life and a more fulfilling life by working. I see leadership discuss and problem solve to continually offer support to our team and direct service staff because they know how devoted the direct service staff are. My supervisor gives encouragement for healthy work life balance and the support to be creative and innovative. I see my friends and family work in jobs that they don't like or don't have passion for and Morningside is a job that I feel enjoyment and fulfillment working at each day.  When I took a long-extended leave to care for my family, the leadership called to see how I was doing and encouraged me to take my time, gave me flexible work options for when I was ready to return and supports self-driven, independent and flexible work schedules. 

I applied at Morningside when I had to change careers. The interview process was friendly and informative. I did not expect to hear back, simply because I lacked direct experience. I was pleasantly surprised to get the call and excepted immediately. My initial training was a hybrid of computerized trainings and shadowing with coworkers. I found the office culture amazing. Any time I had a question or needed help; I would ask the first person I saw if my supervisor was not available. No one ever told me “They didn’t have time” of “That’s not my job.” Everyone was so friendly and helpful. When training was complete and I began serving clients directly, I still felt out of my element. I quickly learned my coworkers were just a phone call away and always willing to help me. Throughout my tenure in this position, I always did my best to serve the company and clients to the best of my ability. I took on tasks outside my job description as needed and learned as much as I could from each endeavor. 
I worked in the same division for almost 10 years before deciding to seek promotion. After an interview with a panel of managers, supervisors, and HR, I received the promotion. This was like starting over, training for this new role. It was scary at first, but I had great support from my manager and peers. 
Life is an unknown path; I am glad mine lead me here. 


I was with the company for 3 years starting out as a job coach in the IE department I was really happy in the department and was well supported and had a supervisor that provided good support. Then I switched over to the business development department and that's when things started to go downhill. The program manager doesn't support his team what so ever and puts unrealistic expectations on his employers and picks favorites that's how you can work your way up in this company is by favoritism. I had a wonderful program supervisor that made working on the team more bearable. But sadly she transferred to a different department. I was assigned a new program supervisor that wasn't as supportive when I would discuss my barriers with her. The developers are assigned a unrealistic amount of work on the case load and constantly drowning in our tasks it's impossible to stay caught up. The management team provides zero training for the new hires and leaves the already establish staff with providing all the training while we work our assigned caseload. Then they get upset with you when you don't meet your KPI. For your sake and mental health I would not recommend working for this company.

The staff at ground level are the ones who support this organization, unfortunately Morningside is top heavy, and leadership/management make decisions without understanding of the impacts on their greater team. Consistent changes in management make organizational development, and communication difficult. You will often be told "Let me ask someone else" or "let me get back to you". Regional managers are constantly late to meetings, and show a lack of respect for their staffs time. 

Overall Morningside is going through a slow, long, and drawn out change that is not resulting in client first or employee first services. 

I spent over 11 years at Morningside and would not trade a minute of it. Morningside provided me multiple opportunities for advancement and experience in different departments which resulted in a lot of personal and professional growth for me. Like every organization and individual, Morningside has strengths and weaknesses, but they remain committed to their mission of advancing equal opportunities for people with disabilities and THAT is the spirit that fosters the teamwork, collaborative and creative aspect of the work, which is an amazing feeling. It can be challenging work at times, but it is rewarding every day. Morningside has been a positive force in our community for over 60 years and I'm proud and happy to have been a part of it. 

I thoroughly enjoyed supporting my clients at their places of employment while I worked at Morningside. I believe that the work is important. With that said, I did not feel that the decisions made by management are always in line with the clients best interest. I did not personally feel supported by my managers while I worked there, and  I did feel pressure that the company was struggling for money. There are  managers who are very helpful but the system needs work. The day-to-day schedule changes with no notice. I watched a lot of employee turnover and several clients go long periods without gaining employment.  I believe that this organization needs to exist, and I hope that feedback from current and former Career Consultants and clients are taken.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of others, have a positive attitude, adaptable, organized, goal oriented, and enjoy being a problem solver, you will love working at Morningside.  No day is ever the same and can change quickly,  but coworkers, supervisors and managers are always there to help support others.  Training is a combination of videos, shadowing and hands-on learning that is at your own pace.  There is flexibility, however if you struggle with self management, you might find this challenging.  I enjoy the team effort by coworkers, supervisors, and management.

Hardest part of the job is juggling the many different people that you have to keep in the loop as you support clients.

Most enjoyable part of the job is seeing the pride and accomplishment of clients as they work in jobs that meet their interest, skills and abilities

Great manager, great co-workers, great organization

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with developmentally disabled clients and assisting them in the workplace.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of leadership and training, inconsistent scheduling and constant changes like hours per week expectations and now health care premiums expected at employees cost:

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Lack of structure, somewhat toxic by management micromanaging.

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