residence manager

childcare provider

case manager

social worker

shift manager

Providence House, Inc.

A typical day at work involved individual and group counseling for residential clients. 
I learned a wealth about counseling  -theories, techniques, etc. - as well as the many manifestations of trauma, substance abuse, and various mental/emotional disorders. I also developed boundaries whilst at this facility and how to implement them in order to stave off burn-out in the challenging field of mental health.
The management is phenomenal at Providence Network. They take a holistic view of clients and approach each client with the support of the entire team so as to find the most beneficial treatment route for each individual who decides to enter the program. 
My co-workers are absolutely incredible. They are open, honest, hard-working, sacrificial, and relentless in their fight against the darkness that threatens each of their face every day. The entire team at Providence House are the reason it will be so difficult to leave, as well as why I have been volunteering at the facility several months past the end date for my internship. 
The hardest part of the job is simply watching the clients struggle against their traumatic and damaging pasts and the consequent substance abuse that led them to Providence House.
The most enjoyable part of the job is seeing the clients rebuild themselves and their lives successfully.

Managed a Staff of 3 to 4 and training. The children's  intakes, triages, any discharges to guardians or county workers, documentations of each childs behavior during an 8 hour shift, transition and interaction with staff and other children, assessing the needs of the children assigned to for the day and emplementing it into the days activities. visitations with guardians, outings, meals, doctor visits, medication, baths and any additional specials needs.  
  Mangement was very attentive, loving and amazing with the children.
  My co-workers always made sure every child felt special because they know that they are coming in from some form of a crisis situation and they want them to know they are loved.
  The hardest part of the job was hearing and dealing with the abuse the children have endured which brought them to be in our care.
  The most enjoyable part of the job was helping them deal with their situation and watching them laughing and having fun.

I will always go in with a positive attitude to give the children that were in need of love, attention, and support at all times. I learned that theirs always someone that is in need of you and we can give more than what we think, especially when it comes with abusive and neglected children giving them the security and the environment in a place that they feel safe, loved at all times. Since the beginning they saw i was a loyal, responsible, trust worthy person. In matter of 6 months i was a shift supervisor. My co-workers and I was always working as teams, we always got along with each other. The hardest part of the job was receiving the child under the circumstances that they were in. I always gave the best of me to give to the child to feel positive and secure. The most enjoyable part of the job was seeing the children smile and safe!

Providence House

Young, strong organization, dedicated board; Strong commitment to excellence and stewardship of both employees, volunteers, and clientele. Solid faith-based identity, proven understanding of the service area; effectively utilizes best practices in programming and service delivery. Welcoming, caring atmosphere. 

Challenges: Difficulty growing large volunteer pool due to seasonal nature of the region--and over-saturation of nonprofits competing for volunteers.

Valued Most: Working with people of integrity in leadership (board and employees); helping clients successfully transition into self-sufficiency.

The director holds a two year associates degree in fashion design (most directors have at least a masters or Ph.D.). She has no formal education that allows her the understanding to direct and provide the necessary leadership to truly help the population that she has been hired to provide for. Her next in command also has a two year associates degree. They rule by intimidation. Yet these top two people manage others with much higher, formal education and training, that continually causes turmoil and a high degree of turn-over in qualified employees. The board of directors is also at fault for allowing these people to run the show for so many years.

I loved the fact that I was,able to get experience in with working with alcoholics and addicts that were striving to concor addiction. However I was living with the clients. I believe when you put your all into the clients and they don't make it, it was hurtful to me. I was dealing with it but the fact that the company promised me a certain pay for certain hours and it wasn't paning out I had to walk from the job. However I loved working with the clients! It was a amazing experience! I would just prefer to clock in and clock out.

It is a great place to help a lot of people. There are so many people to serve. They help people who are homeless and provide opportunities for education. Thay help many people get back on their feet. Unfortunately there are a lot of people who take advantage of the program. It is stressful because so many parenting skills need to be taught and people are just looking for a place to stay rather than work the program.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Providing for the needs of the clients and working with a strong team.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When the facility is short staff.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
very diverse, so you can understand and learn other cultures.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Interacting and providing services for the clients. Attending meetings and training to better assist our clients.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with new mothers and children.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Staff.
Very disrespectful resident's.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
That would depend on the leader, the Director. 7+ years with a great Director, 2+ with another. I probably would still be working there with the first 1.

Toxic work environment, HR is not supportive or helpful, very little support for staff from anyone beyond social workers, unrealistic goals for social workers & childcare staff set by admin who don't see reality of working "on the floor" with the children & families, admin is too focused on end goal & forgets to support what they already have going on, shift/team will be your lifeline so hopefully you get a good one.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Residence manager 13 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Childcare provider 7 salaries reported	$14.00 per hour
Case manager 3 salaries reported	$49,167 per year
Social worker 8 salaries reported	$60,000 per year
Shift manager 3 salaries reported	$24.00 per hour

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