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Placement Partners MN Inc

The position I started as was a Placement Specialist. A typical day was almost never the same. I had a caseload of 8-10 individuals that I supported in finding employment within their community. Once a week I would meet with an individual to fill out applications, hand out resumes, and attend interviews. Once hired within a company, I would meet with them one to two times per week at their place of employment to assist them in maintaining their position. I've learned over the course of the past year that this position requires someone with patience, understanding, great attention to detail, to be organized and someone who can advocate well for another. The Management Team at Placement Partners is firm but friendly. Everyone is willing to help out one another when needed. The workplace environment is ever-changing as a Placement Specialist. You may work out of an individuals home, a coffee shop, or library while searching for possible employment opportunities. While Job Coaching, I've worked in the US Bank Stadium, Walmart, Fed Ex, and many other locations with the individuals I support. Starting as a Placement Specialist was rough at first, learning the eight to ten individuals on your personal caseload and all of their Team members as well. The hardest part of this position was finding community employment for an individual who would self sabotage even though they would have been a great fit for many of the positions we interviewed for. The most enjoyable part of this position is seeing the light in an individual's eyes after they've been hired or when they have received recognition for doing a job well done.

Management and Workplace Culture
The management style at this company created a challenging work environment.  Leadership exhibited favoritism and appeared to target certain employees, creating an atmosphere that felt exclusionary and unprofessional.  The approach reminded me of high school dynamics rather than professional management.Compensation and Billing Practices
Experienced significant issues with timesheet accuracy.  Had 23 hours removed from my timesheet because the time wasn't considered "billable".  This practice raises concerns about fair compensation for work performed.

Support During Personal Challenges
When my child was diagnosed with brain cancer, the company showed no compassion or flexibility.  Instead of offering support during this incredibly difficult time, I felt pushed toward leaving.  The lack of empathy from leadership during a family medical crisis was deeply disappointing.

Administrative Issues
Getting my W2 took five months despite numerous requests.  This delay created unnecessary stress during tax season and reflects poorly on their HR processes.Final Thoughts
While the work itself may have merit, the management culture and administrative practices made this a difficult place to work, especially during personal challenges.  Potential employees should be aware of these issues before accepting a position.

Would I Recommend? 
No, particularly for anyone who values supportive management and reliable administrative processes.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working for this company is the day to day flexibility. The communication was also very well and the training was the best that I have had  at a job. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part about working for the company was making your 40 hours. Many times my clients would cancel, and it would be hard to make sure that I met the 40 hours each week. Also they use your PTO if you do not meet 40 hours. Although it is told to you right in the interview, it is not explained how hard it can be to maintain 40 hours. Along with having to work alongside with the clients when you find work placements. This makes the job have to have open availability and not weekday hours like stated in the indeed application. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I feel that everyone works as a team and the ADPs are very good at helping out even if you’re not working directly under them

A great place to get foot into healthcare that is not front end like PCA work. It is more fun and hands-on with consumers to see them as a friend or coworker rather than someone to take care of. Starting pay is good but program directors are not inclusive and friendly. Rather than help you figure things out because you just started, they are very judgmental and report you straight to your manager if they find anything to say about your work. Bad management and training. No way to track work hours besides you creating a calendar that correspond to hand written time sheets. Professional development trainings are not specific and helpful to employees and little team work or collaboration.

I was only hired on as a Independent Living Specialist but towards the end of my time there, I was assigned to do housing admin as well even though I have no experience in it. They didn't provide training and expected me to take on this task without extra compensation.

I was assigned several clients in different parts of the metro area. Management would get mad when I had to drive opposite directions to go to my clients because they had to reimburse miles. They told me I had to schedule clients who live close to one another on the same day which definitely makes sense but when your clients have work and are unavailable certain days, you have to work around their schedule and not your own.

I loved working with my clients. Interaction with any office staff was always an issue. Policies of the company are very vague, hr doesn't know the company policies. They make promises of a bonus after your first 90 days, but you won't receive the whole bonus until you are in the position for a year. They are definitely not a person centered company and most supervisors do not follow through with actually meeting clients in person. I am very happy to be finished with this company. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Knowing the client's you work with as well as working out in the community 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Making sure you get the hrs you ask for and when clients cancel at the last minute or just don't want to meet 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is good and they don't turn down any culture 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Waking up getting ready for.work and making sure I know what my schedule will be like for the day

The  flexibility for direct staff is nice, and for the most part management is good. However, there are a variety of other issues. The pay is not great, and you only receive a $.50 raise every year. They are quite strict in a lot of unnecessary ways, and not very accommodating. As someone else mentioned, they try to fix issues in the company by offering incentives, but do not reward or even recognize the good work currently being done. They also promote how there is opportunity for growth in the company, and that is just very rarely actually the case. 

The most enjoyable part of the job is meeting the clients at there respective work sites. Immigrants have a slim chance of getting promoted. Management style is per individual. I was given a $0.19 pay increase after one year. This an example of how they insult immigrants.

In my position I most enjoyed the relationships I gained with the clients I worked for. I developed great relationships while supporting those who are disabled in attaining and maintaining employment within our community. My experience allowed me to teach and to learn from each client I served.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Case manager 9 salaries reported	$26.33 per hour
Direct support professional 2 salaries reported	$21.25 per hour
Housing specialist 42 salaries reported	$22.36 per hour
Placement specialist 8 salaries reported	$22.81 per hour
Specialist 17 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour

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