child protection specialist

adult protection specialist

case aide

accounting specialist

intake worker

State of West Virginia

A work day would begin at either 0700 or 1900 and the earliest departure would be 12.5 hours after the start of the shift. Working in Surgical Intensive Care I learned an incredible amount about different treatments for different types of critically ill patients. We were the only unit in the CAMC division that could handle all critical patients, not just our specialty. We took care of surgical, medical, pulmonary, neurology, trauma, cardiac, oncology and women's health. At rare times, we treated pediatric trauma also. The co-workers were like a family to me. There was bickering and disagreements, but we always banded together, and supported each other. The hardest part of the job was dealing with the families who just couldn't accept their loved ones wishes, and trying to appease them while giving the best possible treatment to your patient who is the number one priority. (families usually don't see it that way) Also, the administration at CAMC is very difficult to deal with. The administration appears and behaves as if they are more concerned about the image the nurses portray rather than excellent patient care and treatment. We were scolded and disciplined on a regular basis for petty infringements including but not limited to: wrong color shoes, name tag facing backwards, cell phone at the desk, missed clocking in punches, etc. However if there was a gross negligence against a patient, nothing was every said. They appear to only care if a VIP threatens lawsuit. They also do not compensate their most experienced nurses well nor in comparison with the new graduated nurses. There is little incentive to move up in their career ladder, and they make it extremely difficult to do so. So much so, that most RNs give up, due to the fact that they don't have time to jump through those hoops, and provide the best patient care and treatment. I am grateful for everything I have learned there from the physicians and my mentors, however I would never work there again unless on a contract basis due to CAMC administration.

They have the capability of becoming a relaxed work environment which would compensate for their low pay. They don't utilize flex time and relaxed dress code policies even though they have set up their office policies as such. Most roles have unlimited access to the offices, yet are restricted to an agreed upon work schedule. I believe if they let those in non supervisory roles the ability to work any time as long as its 40 hrs a week that would compensate for the high turn over. Setting 9-5 schedules for those in a supervisory roles would help cover the minimal face to face public interaction. Face to face public interaction will probably be even less when PATH becomes utilized. As for the dress code, we are already allowed to wear pretty flip flops and jeans however the color denim blue is reserved for Friday's only. Otherwise the dress code is relaxed. I am not sure why there is a restriction on the denim blue 4 days a week. I believe that if individual offices focused on production and we utilized the office policies already in play it would decrease the nit picky and petty work environment (which discourages people). Putting the focus back on the production that needs to be accomplished thus increasing productivity, lowing high turnover rates, and increasing longevity. The flexibility in the environment would make up for the low pay scale.

During my employment with the State of West Virginia, I had the privilege of working with one of the most beloved families in West Virginia's leadership.  Employed as a Family Support Specialist and coordinating Cabell County's Wellness Program serving over 150 PEIA employees was challenging but personally rewarding..  Earning Employee of the month in August of 2011, it gave me an interesting perspective on what wellness in workplace was needed..  Re-defining portion control, combinating exercise ( bringing to fruition the first fitness center for Cabell District Employees and their families ) was a ground breaking accomplishment.  Bringing medicine into the workplace utilizing Dr. Shelly Bailey with Valley Health Systems sparked county wellness in health screenings and education to the employees rather than vice versa.  These efforts and accomplishments gained Cabell County special recognition at both local and state levels under the direction of Tina Mitchell.

Great place to work and great pay. I'd say you really need to be a people person and a good multi-tasker. Also, be comfortable around kids of all ages. Although Youth Service workers work with teen - there are hotels shifts where two people will supervise a child who needs it. With that mentioned, expect hotel shift with children. A shift of 4-12 or 12-8 and then weekends and holidays have a 8-4 shift. This will be outside of your regular working shift so the over-time can easily add up. It isn't every week, but I'd say close to two weeks a month is a good expectation. You also will transport kids all over to different facilities which could include flying and driving. It isn't abnormal to have multiple flights a day as you are expected to pick up the child - fly - drop off the child - fly back - return the state car all in one day. The longest transport shift I have experienced was 23 hours. So again you have to want over time. If your looking for a 9-5 regular schedule then this really will not be for you.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There is none, the place is a soul sucking den of mediocrity. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Waking up in the morning knowing I have to go there.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The best way I can describe it is like constantly being in a drug induced fever dream surrounded by septugenarians and tertiary characters from B movies.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day would usually consist of me logging in and sitting there for atleast 30min contemplating whether I really needed a roof over my head and food in my stomach. I would then go to the restroom for at least 20min. I would then come back and call people who did not want to be called and occasionally get cursed out and then be forced to put those phone numbers on a list to call at a later time to solely cause dissension in their household.  I would then do just enough the rest of the day to not get fired.

I am currently employed with the West Virginia State Tax Department as lead counsel for the Tax Department’s Bankruptcy Unit. In this capacity, I manage, on average, 1,500 bankruptcy cases with the support of one paralegal and one office assistant. Approximately 40% of my working time involves appearing for hearings before Judge Frank Volk (United States Bankruptcy Court, SDWV) and Judge Patrick Flatley (United States Bankruptcy Court, NDWV). I also appear pro hac vice in other jurisdictions as needed.

	I work well independently, and, as is further illustrated by my resume, I also have experience in: pharmaceutical products liability claims; medical malpractice claims; premises liability claims; claims involving unfair and/or deceptive trade practices (“consumer protection” claims); nursing home abuse and neglect claims; wrongful discharge claims; and, automobile-related injury claims.

Over all the bad seeds outway the good ones.   Worked with some hard-working, mindful, thoughtful employees.   But there are half a dozen that are so miserable and bad at their jobs it ruins it.

Cruel behavior under the umbrella of the laws that protect inmates.  Officers who are quick to punish instead of talking to the inmate.   Pepper spraying them.   When they are no harm to themselves or others.   For the pure enjoyment of spraying inmates to show their power over them.

If that was something that was done only because they were a threat to themselves or others I would understand the reasons.   But to purely do it as an act of cruelty with the laws being bent to cover the officer is not something I want to be part of.   Pay is horrible.   Hours are long.  Day to day trauma and stress are not worth the pay. 

Experiences vary based on branch/division/ department you work in. Some are better than others. Overall pay is lower, especially if you're a part-time/seasonal/temporary worker (minimum wage), but the benefits package is generally very good.

However, the work you put in could easily get you better pay and benefits outside of the state. Ultimately the agencies themselves are the issue. Poor communication, lack of job training, and minimal oversight plagues the entire system. Administration is chronically understaffed and innovation to fix the problems is nonexistent. Also, no state employees union.

The Governor's office had very little structure;  lacked means of communication and devalued its employees when they disagreed. It was the worse work environment I have been in throughout my wonderful career. Despite the disfunction, my office was able to reach out to all West Virginians and accomplish many of our goals. I enjoy a challenge and thrive off helping others accomplish their goals. More importantly, I enjoy developing people. The hardest part of my job was to deal with some of my colleague's disregard for the non-political workers. Much of the disregard for sound leadership principles was painful. However, I developed many partners in government and in the public  who believed in and supported the mission of my agency.

A typical day at work consisted of me doing everything thrown at me while others either took off, "worked from home" or were present, but didn't help much at all. I learned a lot in my time at the agency. I learned that no matter what happens, trust no one; including and especially management. The culture was laid back, had no structure, no motivation to improve processes of any kind, lack of communication, no training at all and it was every person for themselves. The hardest part of the job was trying to protect your work from being stolen by others and constantly fighting for what was right when the fight wasn't worth it. The most enjoyable of the job was teaching myself how to survive and eventually, walk away.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Child protection specialist 68 salaries reported	$65,301 per year
Adult protection specialist 23 salaries reported	$57,326 per year
Case aide 23 salaries reported	$41,800 per year
Accounting specialist 11 salaries reported	$46,836 per year
Intake worker 12 salaries reported	$56,875 per year

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