direct support professional

therapist

support coordinator

group manager

substance abuse counselor

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board

I'll have to say that all-in-all RACSB was a one of the best employers I've ever had. They are very caring people and you feel part of a close family. They are very forgiving of mistakes you make, etc They have great benefits and vacation time.

But... the scheduling is a BIG problem. They purposely keep your schedule in a state of turmoil and don't respect your sleep needs. You have to be willing to switch from working evenings, mornings, and overnight shifts at their will. There were times when I did double overnight shifts, then had to come back in a work the evening shift after only getting a couple of hours of sleep, then had to work the morning shift after getting only a few hours of sleep again. You can't have any kind of a social life or keep any kind a consistent schedule.Your work schedule is never the same from week-to-week. Full-time jobs on the day shift are virtually non-existent, and you'd have to take a pay cut to do so.

If you're okay with this, then they are a great employer. I totally love the folks I worked with there. You get to go on fun vacations to the beach, etc. and you have more vacation time that you know what to do with. I'm very glad that I worked for them, but I'm also glad that I now am able to keep a regular sleep pattern and predict off-hours so I can have a social life and consistent work schedule.

Management and I'm not talking about the Managers out in the field, I'm talking about the ones in the offices that sit back and act like they have any idea about what the job entails and what goes on in those houses......those managers main job and get paid for is to keep things on the down low and cover things up and if that means losing good people who really care then so be it.......Med errors and horrible employees are ignored as long as you scream discrimination or unfair treatment.  I had to sit back and watch a Manager and Asst. Manager treated like criminals when an entire house decided they wanted to try to save an RC1's job who had grossly negligent med errors, was on her phone 5 hours a day (yes, even while giving residents their showers!!) and caused drama in the house on a daily basis.  Because this employee was friends with most of the RC1's they all got together and decided to say the same things and throw mgmt. under the bus with the hopes of saving her job.  The saddest part......... it worked!!!  Was management that unintelligent to see what was really going on?  No, I tend to give them a lot more credit than that.....they knew what was going on and DIDNT CARE!!!!  Most of the workers are wonderful and care, MANAGEMENT........not so much AT ALL!!!!!!  I don't know how they sleep at night......

I work the overnight shift 11:PM to 9:AM, my schedule include food prep for the following day, night supervision for some residents and household chores. By 5:AM it is time to start getting the six residents up for work, and assisting them with hygiene, making their beds and breakfast. then we provide transportation to their work site or to Day support. When I do work a day shift I enjoy supporting the residents in the kitchen, residents are required to assist with cooking dinner and evening chores. I enjoy seeing the excitement of each resident when it is their day to assist with evening  the meal I also enjoy watching and assisting the residents learn to work on their iPad. My co-workers are all interesting we all bring something different to the group home such as, art, music, sewing and GYM  classes. I believe the hardest part of my job is trying to get the residents up in the mornings for work.

Every day was terrible at work. You have numerous upper management that support each other and could care less about the staff and individuals. They lie together as a group to get people fired. Even in human resource and the group who does the investigations. They twist stories to suit their own interests.  The individuals who reside in the homes and facilities suffer due to all the drama of management.  They are poor at training you and if you say anything to upper management you have to face consequences or even worse. Management plays games with medications and medical issues by lying about things not being done even though the nurse management is awful and buddies with upper management. My advice is to stay away from that company.  You will be treated terrible at one point especially if you know the your job. They can ruin everything you worked hard for with their lies. A zero rating for me!!!!

In my time here, I can't begin to express the ridiculous amount of stress this job put on me for absolutely no reason. Toxic doesn't even begin to describe my experience. Managers pick favorites, spread lies if you don't feed their narcissism and micromanage every little detail. Favoritism is in abundance and critical thinking and empathy are nonexistent. They will work you until you're burned out then expect you to continue to burn out. Toxic from the top down. I've seen people get promoted despite lying, being lazy, and not even being qualified just because they sat in the office with the managers running their mouths while the ones who actually worked did the job. Little pay and new employees are making just as much as tenured employees. Gossip runs rampant and encouraged by managers. Definitely don't recommend working here if you enjoy having a life and value your mental health. I just wish for better for the individuals. 

The RACSB is great at making promises. They do not provide quality training. They do not invest much time or energy into their staff. The "bottom line" is there priority. As a manager of a small group home, I felt like my kindness and motivation were taken advantage of time and time again, not only by the staff I supervised but also my supervisors. Frequently my requests for assistance or support were ignored or dismissed. I felt undervalued and used. I took this position to learn and grow as a supervisor, and I feel that I took several steps back due to extreme staffing shortages and complete lack of supportive, knowledgeable supervisors.

I have been with the agency for over four years. I worked in Residential during Covid, which was challenging for all agencies and employers.We were all grapling" with the "new norm". The staff that I supervised were wonderful and we were a wonderful team. Wonderful supervisors; the door was always open, with great communication, and understanding. Yes, there are challenging days, but the rewarding days make up for it. The level of care that we provide is top-notch. Look at current employees while reviewing these comments. As this field isn't for everyone. It's ok and it takes a special person to provide the care that our individuals deserve. If you want a job where you can make a difference, apply.  

I am an employee at the Stafford location. I've had problems with management ever since I started. They lie on your when they don't like you and don't care about any personal issues. You are just a number. They want you there every day on time and that's it. Management DOES NOT help you when you are short staffed. There has been many times when I am alone in a room with 15 plus people. They keep pushing you to take care of more people when you don't even have the staff and are out of compliance. No matter how many times I speak with program managers about the site manager, nothing ever changes. They don't care about what you have to say. Just come to work and shut your mouth. 

Management is not invested in the company or the employees. A lot of head games and drama. A lot of lies and manipulations. The hardest part of the job was trying to create two programs without the support from your agency. The most enjoyable part of the job was working with Law Enforcement and Inmates, in making the world a better place. However,without the support from your agency, very hard to do.I learned so much at this job, this is where I became a true professional and now am a Qualified Mental Health Professional(QMHP)

RACSB does not offer a competitive salary. Prepare to always be in work environment that is short staffed if you decide to work for them. I wouldn't recommend working here if you value your own mental health and well being. Supervisors and upper management were very unprofessional and fake. It's common practice for them to smile in your face while simultaneously violating HIPPA regulations. One concept they were never able to grasp is that actions speak louder than words. Nurses and medical professionals are treated especially horrible.  

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Direct support professional 86 salaries reported	$24.47 per hour
Therapist 3 salaries reported	$90,754 per year
Support coordinator 11 salaries reported	$74,451 per year
Group manager 2 salaries reported	$67,912 per year
Substance abuse counselor 5 salaries reported	$76,860 per year

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