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I was disappointed to see some of the negative reviews that others had written about Starbridge. It is not perfect- no agency is- but of all the human service agencies I've worked for, Starbridge has the best work culture by far (at least in the MSC department, and I think in most of the other departments as well). The work is never-ending and has a major impact on the lives of the individuals we serve, but management is very understanding of that and is extremely flexible. If you do your work to the best of your ability, you will not be micromanaged or subjected to intense pressure (most of that comes from our clients actually). Very supportive and friendly co-workers. Nice office space (no cubicles on the bottom floor). Very fulfilling work if your heart is in the right place. There are experts here on virtually every aspect of the disability services system, so you can learn a great deal about OPWDD services, Social Security benefits, and DHS benefits if you pay attention. Everybody in this field knows that being an MSC is a tough job to manage, so if you are competent enough to succeed here, you will have a great deal of opportunities in the future. The pay is low, but consistent with other agencies (it's ultimately Medicaid's fault that we don't make decent wages, because society doesn't value these services as much as I think they should). The most enjoyable part of the job is being able to make a positive difference your clients' lives, which can happen often if you are resourceful and have a good work ethic. Overall, I would absolutely recommend working here to anyone looking for a job in the disability services field.

In this position I was required to work directly with the residential manager, RN's, LPN's, and Service Coordinators. A typical day would entail working directly with the residents who lived in the home ensuring that all their needs are being met. I would also be required to complete all daily paperwork. The hardest part of the job was the constantly changing schedule and being on-call. The most enjoyable part of the job was getting to work with the residents to assist them with learning to be independent when it comes to basic living skills such as cooking, cleaning, and other daily tasks. The people I worked with were all caring people who worked together to ensure all the residents were getting the care and support they needed.

Work day provides variety & stimulating functions.  Unpredictability of funding & regulatory environment resulted in changing responsibilities.
I learned changes in the state regulatory environment, which was challenging & also the most frustrating part of the job.
High degree of interaction with bright, congenial co-workers was a most enjoyable part of the job.

If you enjoy this environment then this is a good place to work. Stay out of the drama and focus on the residents. There were times I have seen very good staff leave because of management. With that said it is probably that way at most organizations. 

Very short staffed and if you care about your clients you feel obligated to take extra shifts. Burn out is a problem due to this and the pay and PTO may be "higher than some" but RHC and direct support professionals are paid far less than the paper pushers and we are in the trenches with the day to day behaviors and struggles. The pay in this part of the field is demeaning.

Starbridge Services *genuinely* cares for their team members and the folks they serve. Hours are extremely flexible and are up to you and the people you serve. Although I'm very rarely in the office, everybody on the team makes me feel welcome - be it face to face, on the phone, or via email. This job does require much dedication, and the opportunities are limitless.

Starbridge has many different opportunities to work in various areas with mentally disabled adults with different levels of independence. It's a good place to work, everyone is friendly and helpful. Its like one big family.

this job pays very well for the type of work that it is. I am able to build my own schedule and work with individuals i would like to work with. i am very much able to live off of the pay that i get from this job. i highly recommend this.

Very professional, laid back caring atmosphere with opportunities for growth and education in many fields of medicine. Most enjoyable part of the job is the care and one on one with the people we provide care for.

I enjoyed working with individuals who have disabilities. The company is big on cultural diversity and treating everyone equally. My Supervisors were the best I have ever had.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Direct support professional 5 salaries reported	$19.93 per hour
Employment counselor 2 salaries reported	$20.75 per hour
Residential assistant 3 salaries reported	$21.33 per hour
Fiscal technician 4 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Residential manager 1 salary reported	$23.00 per hour

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