2.0
Oct 18, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Good starting job for social work, psychology, or criminal justice grads Excellent benefits Important work and possibility of making a difference in the lives of children and families Independence in daily schedule Somewhat flexible hours Good educational reimbursement Decent initial and ongoing training
Cons
Terrible work/life balance - 65+ hours a week Emotional and psychological stress Impossible case load and unrealistic expectations Favoritism by supervisors and program managers Low pay Dangerous situations Difficult clients No clear path to advancement Poor communication between all involved agencies in BMCW