program instructor

case manager

program director

office administrator

office assistant

Reach Adult Development, Inc.

A typical day is: Arriving at work at 7 am, leave in company vans that two co-workers would ride together in. One was the drive and another was the rider. The riders job is to make sure the clients are behaving and just incase a behavior happens he can try to restrain them and make sure everyone in the van is safe including the driver. If a clients behavior was out of control, then obviously the driver would pull over safely, get the rest of the clients out safely ask them to wait calmly while the rider is still in restraint. Once that is done the driver would call his or her manager right away. If the situation proceeds to get worse then, help from a different site or even our manager would come to where ever we are to make sure that the client would come back down to baseline behavior. Coming back from picking up all the clients we would return to site. The clients would put their belongings in the appropriate spots and they would get to work depending who they're program instructor was. They would get to choose whatever they wanted to do, but first they had to work on improving themselves with everyday life skills. Lunch would occur and after that we would clean up to go home for the day. Some clients would need assistance using the bathroom, putting a depend on, brushing they're teeth and etc. Drivers and riders would load up and take them home at the end of the day. After the drop-off route we would comeback and fill out the clients blue book. This is just putting in the activities they did for the day and if they're reaching the goal that Alta, the parents, and the manager have come up with.

Coming into this type of field I was very nervous. Just for the fact that I had never been in a caregiving/ adult program before. I didn't have the patience dealing with waiting. But once I realized that I had to wait on my client or whatever client I was dealing at the time I noticed that everyone is all different. Maybe one can't stand up and needs assistance, or one needs to be fed cause one has a cleft pallet and needs to be fed. Myself and my heart has learned to take a new caring and patience for people out in the world. I'm not such in a hurry for things that I cannot control.

I had three managers while working at REACH and two of them were the most amazing managers that I had had thus far in my working career. One would get to overwhelmed and would yell at employees which would set off the clients. Some clients were triggered by loud noises, therefore they would start they're behaviors and employees and other clients would be in danger. I would have to say the two managers I had deserve a lot more recognition than they get.

Most of my co-workers are amazing, if one needed help that one staff needed to yell "STAFF" so that a co-worker would help them out in an circumstances with a client. Rather it be in the bathroom, out in the main area, or even out in the community. It's a bust atmosphere but at times it was also a very calm. Just depends how the clients feel that day. Our clients always had us on our toes.

The hardest part of the job was restraining a client in a violent behavior. Having to deal with: kicking, biting, scratching, hair-pulling, ripping clothes, peeing on oneself, pinching, and whatever you could possibly think of while trying to restrain a client in a safe and proper restraint.

The most enjoyable part about working for REACH was the clients. I enjoyed being able to assist people with mental needs regardless if they had behaviors. My co- workers and I are there for them no matter what. They're people just like you and myself. We all need help and I'm glad that I could be the one that the clients could bond with and trust. Having parents trust me and ask my manager to have me care for they're child. I would like to see a lot of caregiving/ adult daycare programs hire employees who actually care about the clients they're taking care instead of the paycheck, because they're worth so much more than that. They're people too.

Reach Adult Development, inc. oversees six sites throughout Sacramento. Each site is run by its own program director and case manager, meaning that styles of leadership differ across the board. Each site has its unique daily functions, despite all of them having the the same or very similar expectations and daily schedules. There is significant employee turnover due to inaccessible employee standards,  unsatisfactory pay, and levels of stress. 

Working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and autism is by far the best part of the job. It can be incredibly challenging, but super rewarding. You really do learn a lot about working with all backgrounds. Reach works with behavioral individuals meaning that your levels of challenge and stress vary with each client. There are certain individuals who are more challenging to care for, but the company does a decent job in supporting to you sporadically. The majority of the job entails a traditional caregiver job, with supervising toileting, meals, socializing, and community outings. There is little ability to work on managing behaviors since there might not be enough staff suport to dedicate time to it. 

The company requires staff to be superficially trained in dealing with behaviors and filling out documentation, but there is little constant (and effective) supervision to ensure this is being followed. Meaning that the quality of staff varies across sites. There is not much flexibility when it comes to attendance, dress code, and timeliness. Staff are required to stand during their duration of their shift, with two short breaks in between. The company has a strict no sitting and no cell phone policies, due to the nature of the environment. Overall, the individuals who attend the day program are incredible people to know and work with. Although, the company has a lot of room to improve. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
What truly makes this company exceptional is the people — from the incredible clients, to my supportive peers, to the amazing upper management team. The environment here is unlike anything I’ve experienced before. The owner is genuinely one of the most inspiring and supportive leaders I’ve ever had the opportunity to work under, and honestly someone I could see myself working with for years to come.

It’s rare nowadays to find a company that truly values, supports, and invests in their staff the way this company does. Upper management consistently goes above and beyond to ensure employees feel appreciated, heard, and motivated. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to creating a positive culture does not go unnoticed.

On top of that, working with the clients is incredibly rewarding. The relationships and bonds built here are truly special and meaningful in ways that are hard to put into words. This company has created a compassionate, uplifting, and family-like atmosphere that makes coming to work something to genuinely look forward to every day.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There’s always going to be some challenges in every job you go to but this company works hard to ensure you are supported and have the tools for success.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Best company culture and work environment I’ve been in so far

What is the best part of working at the company?
I had a great experience with Reach Adult. The staff I worked with were kind and genuinely caring. Our Program Director in Site 5 is very supportive and can handle her job well. I really admire her ability to stay calm in handle pressure and challenges at work. She makes us feel supported and valued. Working with clients here is a wonderful experience for me, building connections with them makes the work fulfilling and rewarding. I love my clients here at Site 5 :) It's a privilege to support and spend time with such amazing individuals.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Like any job working with people with special needs, there can be stressful moments because every client has different needs and challenges. You definitely need to be attentive and engaging with them because there are unexpected things to happened.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I felt welcome and supported during my stay at Reach Site 5. We have an amazing team who provides best care possible, teamwork and encouraging one another. Overall, it was a positive working environment for me to be part of.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Reach is always working to improve staff and client experience. Management is extremely helpful and open to new ideas and opinions to better help work flow and employee morale. I am extremely grateful to be apart of such a great group of individuals.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
With a lot of moving parts and constantly working to improve, often times policies and procedures are being updated and meetings are what seems like weekly. Sometimes it feels like a lot of knowledge needing to be remembered on top of the daily operational duties. It passes until the new wave begins.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's high energy and you are working with high integrity individuals. Therefore you are always learning, growing, and there are high expectations.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Serving, leading, admin, meetings, overseeing operational flow, emails, action items, staff trainings and more!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at Reach is seeing the progress you make with the clients. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part of working at Reach can be some of the behaviors that could happen, you must be a quick problem solver which takes a lot of brainpower. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment and culture at the company is upbeat and fun. Even the toughest days always have a good ending at Reach. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day at Reach for me consists of hyping up clients to participate in the activities for the day, helping clients advocate for themselves and providing self-help skills. As well as assisting clients with vocational activities and making sure they're clean and happy before pick up time.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part about working at the company is being able to help the clients, playing activities with them, and having fun. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part about working at the company is probably trying to handle all 3 clients at once. Especially during lunch time but with having time management, I’m able to feed all 3 clients. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment and culture at the company is amazing. Everyone is friendly, treat each other like family, and very helpful in stressful situations. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day for me at the company would be waiting for the clients at the curb, helping them in, playing fun activity games, snack time, and dance time, and then preparing them for pick up.

Working at an adult daycare center for disabled adults has taught me patience, communication, and the importance of compassionate care. A typical day includes assisting clients with daily activities, providing emotional support, organizing programs, and ensuring a safe and positive environment. Management is supportive and focused on client well-being, while the workplace culture encourages teamwork and respect. The hardest part of the job can be managing challenging behaviors or emotionally difficult situations, but the most enjoyable part is building relationships with the clients and seeing their growth, happiness, and progress each day.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I love my clients and the staff that I work with. I love helping the clients achieve some of their goals

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It can get stressful at times when certain clients go into behavior 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is a very comfortable work environment as we all work well together to make sure that our clients are safe and happy

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I come to work and greet each client with a smile and encourage my staff to have a great day. I am a driver so I take clients on their outing for the day. Make sure that all the clients do activities and have their lunches before it time for them to go home. Clean up the center and get prepared for the next day

Mostly each site has behavioral clients and it can be a challenge because they spit, bite, grab, and use profanity towards you and that sometimes can be stressful, however, they do give you a plan that will allow you to step away when you become overwhelmed. The Management of site 5 was amazing and allowed me to use my imagination to create new projects and outings for the clients. They are very understanding of personal situations and are supportive in ensuring the staff was safe and felt heard. Go into the programs with an open mind to get to know the clients and understand that they love you but have to learn to control behaviors they may have and that is where is your assistance comes in.

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Program instructor 22 salaries reported	$18.85 per hour
Case manager 3 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Program director 2 salaries reported	$68,320 per year
Office administrator 6 salaries reported	$17.88 per hour
Office assistant 1 salary reported	$27.00 per hour

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