case manager

program director

group leader

youth director

counselor

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center

My biggest issue with this job is that every employee was treated as extremely expendable. The job market is rightfully competitive but students need consistency. This was not ever a valued asset. Management also "penny-pinched" and reduced various staff's rates of pay for no disciplinarian reasons whatsoever. Staff were told to either "take the hit" or leave. Most leave other than those who enjoy obvious favoritism. This favoritism is enough to affect your rate of pay as well. Meaning, don't expect your resume and qualifications to get you anything beyond the bare minimum in compensation. I must emphasize, this is a review of the AFTERSCHOOL program, not the school culture, which was excellent from students to teachers. Also, a great day staff for the most part. A 9-3pm type of position might be more rewarding (both personally and monetarily) but the after-school experience was lackluster. Also, both day and afterschool staff are regularly expected to do their lesson prep work in the hallway with loud kids and commotion all around them.

First in the morning we do powwow to start the day off. Different schedule were handed to us everyday that had about five to six activities on it. Then the day would end with another powwow and a camp song with snack. Then we depart from the camp on yellow buses that take us different places in the Bronx (that drop and pick up staff and campers from where you live at or close to). My Co-workers were pretty friendly. I got along with them as we got used to seeing each other. The hardest part of the job is the activities. They were mostly outside and it was very hot outside. Also everyday we have to go swimming in the lake (even if it was raining) with the campers or money would be taking out of our check.  Most the Consolers and campers got sick from the lake. The most enjoyable part of the job was the children in my group. Every time they see me they face would light up like they saw they favorite piece of candy. The children in my group were my motivation to go to work everyday.

A typical day of work included maintaining records and reports on each child, communicating with parents regarding child's behavior, activities and development, and implementing curriculum plans including the subjects of ELA, Math and Social Studies. With this job, I definitely learned patience and how to help others. I have always known the importance of education, but this job somewhat reenforced that importance, especially with this growing generation. My co-workers were more familiar with their role than I was coming in as the new person that year, so it was a little intimidating but they welcomed my with open arms. The hardest part of the job was simply keeping up with the kids and keeping my energy level up with all the activities they had throughout the day. This job produced a very rewarding experience for me by contributing to a child's learning and giving them an educational foundation.

Its comfortable, if you enjoy being around kids and participating in activities with them you'll enjoy this job. This job is an OK job to start off with if you've never had a job before, but definitely not permanent. coworkers could be cool, and very helpful or the complete opposite. Depending on how management feels about you they'll show favoritism... or not. one of the most difficult things is having to deal with a co worker that doesn't do any work and also having to deal with management not telling them anything but if you ever make a mistake they let you know on the spot. what I love about this job Is that I get to have fun with the kids participating with them in all their activities. also having the opportunity to be able to work of holidays for more hours.

I enjoyed my time working at MMCC, I learned so much! I met amazing co workers and children of all ages. However, I observed that MMCC company culture is not what I wanted to be apart of for the long term. It is a great opportunity for the youth and young adults 14-24. Not for someone looking for a long term job/position. 
Unprofessional Management, under paid and overworked, lack sympathy and caring as we are given an assignment a day before it’s due. Which I didn’t mind but it was recurring! Coming into a negative work environment was messing with my mental and disrupting my positive energy. Instead of upper management listening to our concerns and coming to a solution, we were dismissed and had to deal with. I wish nothing but the best for MMCC and I really wish they resolve employee turnover by genuinely communicating and solving those issues. 

My typical day at work was being assigned a set of children to watch and do fun activities with them all day. I learned what it means to take care of another life. The management team was always very nice and helpful whenever I needed with a problem and needed a solution, they were always there to help me out with that problem. My co-workers were also very helpful people whenever I needed their help with a problem as well. I'd say the hardest part of the job was sometimes getting kids to listen to me whenever I had asked them to perform a task or tell them to sit still. Of course the most enjoyable part of my job was taking care of the kids that had been assigned to me.

The cornerstone where i was employed was amazing. My co-workers were supportive, educated, individuals who cared about their position and the role that they were serving. Unfortunately as you will continue to read, MMCC has some negatives. The individuals that they have empowered, upper management, fail to lead their employees in a proper way. The "vision" that they constantly described is unorganized and misleading. Upper management believes that it is okay to disrespect their employees. Personally didn't learn much at the position. I would recommended MMCC to individuals who do like working with kids and impacting lives in impoverished neighborhoods. Apart from that good luck with the organization and leadership.

A typical day at work began with attendance for the children I was responsible for. On average there were about 25 children in my group that  I was responsible for. I was responsible for making sure my children got on  and off the bus to go to and from camp safely , were safe at camp , and got back in the school building safely. once back in the school I would make sure they had eaten and were prepared to be dismissed. The job was very fun my children made it enjoyable for me everyday. Making sure my children had fun was fun for me and that was easily the most enjoyable part. The job helped me develop skills like responsibility, leadership , critical thinking, communication , patience , and time management.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Helping participants towards their goal of obtaining their GED. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The directors are disorganized, lack functionality, and only seem to care about their roles when their positions are threatened or they are being audited. In addition, there’s no room for growth and development. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great, when the directors aren’t overlooking and/or undermining their staff. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A consistent busy, but not overwhelming in terms of the work.

This job was very fun and enjoyable. It made me feel as if I was a child going to camp myself. The trips were wonderful and allowed me to experience things I never did before. I was able to build relationships with the campers and fellow counselors and we all became one big family. The hardest part of this job was if you missed the school bus that picked you up in the morning, you would have to find your own way to the rendezvous area to meet up with the camp. The most enjoyable part of this job was the trips, we went to many different amusement parks, went camping, went to Pennsylvania, and many different outstanding places.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Case manager 6 salaries reported	$48,750 per year
Program director 6 salaries reported	$59,250 per year
Group leader 10 salaries reported	$19.72 per hour
Youth director 1 salary reported	$61,000 per year
Counselor 1 salary reported	$23.00 per hour

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