foster care case manager

caregiver

special education paraprofessional

speech language pathologist

residential manager

Smith Agency

This is a school where everyone that works there truly cares about our students with special needs.  The students are definitely a challenge and at times it could get very stressful, but each classroom has a lot of support.  Everyone works as a team and the communication is good amongst staff members which creates a great environment for not only the students but for those that are working together to keep the students safe and provide a productive place for growth and learning.  I absolutely enjoy my team and love my students.  I have creative freedom with my curriculum and activities that we do in the classroom.

A typical day consist of working hard, being attentive and focused. I learned to be patient and take my time with my work. My Supervisor taught me the importance of being focused and growing in maturity. He also taught how to work as a team, and not for myself. Also, teaching me about the safety aspects of the job. The culture at the job was fast paced, but as I learned to mature, over time it slowed down and I handled it well. It was also demanding, because it was just us in the Kitchen, and we had to feed over 100 kids and staff. The hardest part of the job was getting to learn how to use the specific equipment for the task at hand. The most enjoyable part of the job is the fact that I know that I am growing and maturing, also learning how to do new things.

I started with Smith Agency in 2001, assigned to a position working with students with severe cognitive disabilities in the school setting.  I absolutely loved the children that we served and was excited to learn and grow within the Human Services field. Throughout the years, with a lot of hard work and perseverance, Smith Agency afforded me the opportunity to follow a path of advancement that led me into multiple leadership roles.  I am currently in a position that I truly appreciate and enjoy that makes me feel very fortunate to be a part of the Smith Agency community.  I would recommend Smith Agency to anyone who is willing to work hard and has a place in their heart for people with special needs.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Opportunity to grow. the help of the helpful environment that’s there and the people are willing to teach you with things to go and the company

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Want to help the individual grow and become more independent, and have a better life expect

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was a great experience. With people that have never left you alone 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Most like most of the time it was a very great day sometimes, but the feel that way that I was in have stressful days but for the most part of us great job to work with

I've been working at Serenity for about six years and have learned so much. So much can be learned from our students and the staff here. There is a strong team approach where staff will step in wherever they are needed. Everyone is very supportive of each other, which creates a positive work experience. Each day is different from the last and flexibility is very important. The students are the absolute best part of this job. They are a true joy to work with and have changed my life for the better.

Even after three years, I love that every day is different and that I am always learning something new. I enjoy that we are able to meet students where they are and support them in their academic learning and in developing vocational skills and independent living skills. Our managers support us and are always available for supervision. It is a fast paced and sometimes challenging job but everyone works as a team to support each other and to support our students.

Very hard work and faced paced for the pay that they offer. Management does not care about staff at all and treats staff very poorly. Not able to relate or management or move up and be promoted for a while. Had many employees told they don't deserve raises due to budget issues with the company. Overall care and condition of the place is very poorly taken care of. Not much money goes into the company or employees but management is pretty well off.

This agency has done so much for me personally and so much for so many others. They really care about their people. I did see other staff unhappy  there.  Every situation was a result of them being help accountable. High quality people really love it here due to that fact, others not so much. I would highly recommend this to start, continue or end your career with this agency. 

Management picks and chooses when they want to respect their workers, which creates even more stress than there already is. Unfortunately paras have to put children and adults in physical holds quite a bit for little pay. We get the same breaks as the school district.

I have been at Smith Agency for over 13 years. I started as direct care staff and moved up to be a manager. It is fast paced and rewarding job. I am a fast learner, hands on trainer, and available to staff to provide support for them to be successful. There are many staff who have worked at the agency for +10 years. There are opportunities to move up if one is willing to work.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Foster care case manager 8 salaries reported	$50,188 per year
Caregiver 11 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Special education paraprofessional 3 salaries reported	$20.33 per hour
Speech language pathologist 1 salary reported	$80,000 per year
Residential manager 2 salaries reported	$53,250 per year

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