Vantaggi
Sample Supports really prides themselves on, "no client is too hard," and although some employees find this to be difficult to wrap their finger around..I am one who appreciates this. Once I began working more with the clients, I found where I belonged and began to understand more of what the concept meant, "no client is too hard." It takes real patience, understanding, hard work and compassion to work with this population. Once you get more comfortable and find where you belong, I find that taking on the harder clients has helped me to learn and grow more as an individual who wants to continue working in the behavioral healthcare field. Hard work here is appreciated! Not only the managers, but your co-workers will encourage you to be confident and to work hard. (Remember, you will still have the support) And, if you are interested in career advancements in the company, do great work in your initial position and ask questions where you find you need most help. The work you put in does get rewarded, no doubt! But do communicate your interests, as communication is valued here. In my own experience at Sample Supports, the hiring managers have done a great job bringing on people who bring something unique to the team. The biggest pro to me have been my co-workers because everyone is very team-oriented. Everyone communicates well, supports each other endlessly and holds each other accountable. I will miss my team. I recognized when you have a good team working together, the clients feel that energy. Most of the time, the clients do well when the team is doing well. To end on everything, the managers here appreciate feedback from their employees. The managers want to know what is and what is not working, so do feel you have a voice in what goes on. The managers will hear what you have to say and they will do the best to implement. But, also take confidence in what they have to say as well :) TO SUM UP MY PROS: Compensation is competitive. Communication is valued. Potential for career advancements. Very team-oriented environment. When you built rapport with the clients and learn about them, they're awesome and appreciate you.
Svantaggi
Long transporting hours, but these hours are billable and you do get paid for transporting clients. I wonder if there could be a different system for tracking and documentation? I didn't enjoy doing more work when I got home after transports.. but, it is paid time!