trainer

production worker

career coach

employment specialist

service assistant

VARC, Inc.

There is definitely a reason for a somewhat high turnover rate for coaches. It can start out okay with things seeming nice and supportive. Things were definitely good at first- but as time went on the cracks started to show. There is more often than not a shortage of coaches that could potentially be attributed to a lack of pay for the work, a lack of cooperation for availability of the staff, and poor compensation for mileage reimbursement (moreso that it takes forever to receive said reimbursement checks).

There will be support in the beginning but as time goes on it feels the management does a poor job at communicating and assisting their coaches in improving issues that they may point out. They will say that they will be there to support and give guidance but then ultimately do not actually have the time or resources to do so.

If you have any other obligations outside of work, good luck being able to have a work schedule that works because they will make errors and then ultimately it will be you as the employee to fix them even if it is outside of availability you have given them. 

The workplace culture has the coaches given little guidance or information much of the time so you are left on your own to figure things out while trying to maintain at least a somewhat professional air. 

The clients themselves are thankfully often enjoyable to work with themselves and are the best part of the job. It does feel fulfilling to be able to help them and build bonds with them over time to ensure that they can work efficiently but unfortunately they are not the true coworkers and others you have to deal with. 

Ultimately it's a job that requires a grind and the open schedule of someone who doesn't really have any other commitments. 

PLEASE DON’T WORK HERE.   
After almost two decades of employment I have seen this place go from bad to worse. The final straw is the latest ‘reconstruction’ as the current rehabilitation director is shady and will trash talk everyone else in the company to you, overshare personal information, make empty promises, and throw hard working people under the bus to cover her mistakes. 
DON’T DO IT
High stress and pressure from unorganized and uncaring management (‘management’ is used loosely as there is no performance development, support, or consistent direction). Obvious preferential treatment with varying expectations for paralleled positions, and qualified candidates are passed for advancements.
TERRIBLE PLACE TO WORK
Attempts to resolve or simply address are treated as noncompliant.  HR turns a blind eye to reported concerns. If you do speak up, you will be let go for a false reason, then denied unemployment benefits. Salary pay does not cover the mandatory overtime, where burnout is considered ‘inadequate performance’ Benefits are a joke with high cost for zero coverage.  
STAY AWAY
Employees and consumers are amazing. Seems like a good approach to support individuals with disabilities from the outside, but from within it feels like exploitation and unethical practices. They do not care about their employees and especially about the disabled consumers they are mocking behind closed doors. 
AVOID, DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME

A typical day for me entails traveling to a job site and coaching someone with differing needs to help them maintain their employment. What this looks like varies by client. Some need physical modeling and examples, some just need a few words of explanation. As the parent of someone with special needs, this job has taught me patience. Everyone is so different anx we all have varying needs. The management is amazing. I can't say a single negative thing about them. My direct supervisor is the best boss I have ever had. He is empathetic, as you would hope for this role, but also knows exactly when to "get serious." The workplace culture is fabulous. Sometimes instead of working in the community I get the chance to work in "production" at our Kensington facility. This can involve both coaching (many of the employees at Valley Packaging have differing needs) and packaging line work. I have honestly never met a single crabby manager/supervisor. The hardest part of the job is that every now and then, things don't go the way you would hope or expect. Flexibility is an important trait. The most enjoyable part is easy- I get to make a difference is some amazing people's lives.

Throughout my years at this organization I have had many opportunities for professional growth.  What I have learned is that this organization works hard to provide those opportunities for professional growth to the employees that not only come to work, but work to provide their roles with innovation and forward thinking to improve the lives of the individuals they serve.  
I have experienced the forward thinking and the creativity in services to help build individualized plans for their clients.  Staff routinely go above and beyond to ensure that the individuals they serve have quality services that are diverse and allow individuals the opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of their services. 
The management team works hard to support the staff and to strategically steer the organization in a direction that will allow it to continue to grow.  I have had the pleasure of working along side staff from all locations and have witnessed a level of dedication and compassion no matter which facility I worked in. 
This organization has dedicated employees that are striving to improve the lives of others on a daily basis.

I have been working at VARC, Inc. for just under a month now. I work as an Employment Specialist, assisting people of varying abilities obtain and maintain employment. The hands on training is very helpful, my supervisor is very patient and graceful in handling my questions and learning style. The company stresses having a work/life balance that doesn't leave you stressed. If it's not an emergency, it can wait. My supervisor checks in with me daily, which I appreciate, as it helps me stay on task and enables me to be my best for our clients. The hardest part of the job, for me, is time management, but having work provided accommodations makes it easier to manage my time and workload. That's another great thing, is this company will work with you to ensure you are at your best. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and any accommodations that are necessary for YOU to complete the job are provided. Working with my clients is fulfilling! I love helping people figure out their strengths, work on their weaknesses, and find/create a job that best suits them.

TL;DR
Great company, fulfilling work, excellent work/life balance

The kids make it all worth it, but the company is awful. The supervisors are not involved with the clients and have no clue how much us providers do for these children. There is no support from these supervisors and they don’t believe in raises or advancement, regardless of a degree. The communication between supervisors and staff is very poor as well. I was not allowed to advocate for my own raise, so I had to leave it up to people who had never seen me work, never seen the achievements and challenges I conquered. Needless to say, I didn’t recieve any compensation for all my hard work and dedication to this company. This company would rather lose valuable employees who have built relationships and rapport with clients than pay them a fair wage. Instead they continue to hire new staff who end up leaving shortly after they start. The company’s values are backwards and the client’s needs are not a priority to the supervisors. 

Worked there 2 times once in 2012 and again in 2014 1st time made minimum wage second time started at 7.50 through a temp agency the agency was very desperate in hiring people for this company they even were trying to hire people on a Saturday literally downtown on the street that's probably still how bad it is to work there now, maybe not I don't know but the jobs are easy some people there do complain alot they can't do some very easy jobs so able bodied people do those jobs,  management doesn't hear employees complaints supervisors there are young kids it seems they get 50 cents or 75cents more per hour than the production employees,  if this company didn't have young adults as supervisors and paid a good wage and stopped all the drama then it might be a good place to work.

Working for an organization that strives towards inclusion and community integration is a high priority for me, personally and professional. I saw quickly just how dedicated the people working here are to the individuals they serve. The onboarding process was very thorough. My training was outlined and I am confident I was given the tools to be successful in my position. The communication between employees in different divisions and departments is another thing that I am pleased to see. Communication is effective and allows the clients the opportunity to have a team of people dedicated to working together to support the varying needs. If you are looking for a rewarding job, to make a difference, feel valued and respected - I recommend VARC Inc. This is the workplace culture right for you!

Leaving VARC wasn’t easy, and that says a lot. The management team is truly one of the best I’ve worked with, super genuine, supportive, and always there when it matters. The CEO is incredibly inspiring and sets a tone that really makes you want to show up and do your best every day. What stood out most to me was the culture. People really do come first here. It’s the kind of place where you feel seen, heard, and appreciated, and that’s rare. I always felt like what I was doing had purpose, and that made the day-to-day so much more meaningful. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be supported, challenged, and genuinely cared for, VARC is it. I’m walking away with nothing but gratitude for the people and the experience.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
The clients were a delight to get to know.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Choosing which catering company to hire for Board meetings could be considered the most stressful part of the job. The pay could have been better. Stress was minimal.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is typical clean office environment in a small rural town with friendly and helpful staff. The President |CEO is very pleasant and was a joy to work with and for!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Light opening duties. Scattered administrative duties. Few phone calls. Daily tasks and before you know it, you are completing closing tasks.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Trainer 20 salaries reported	$15.20 per hour
Production worker 30 salaries reported	$13.95 per hour
Career coach 21 salaries reported	$14.55 per hour
Employment specialist 5 salaries reported	$40,600 per year
Service assistant 13 salaries reported	$14.38 per hour

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