Fulfilling but Difficult - Anonymous employee Melmark Employee Review

We agree - it is hard to work on holidays, but the people we serve are worth it! Unfortunately, that aspect of our work at Melmark will not change. The individuals we serve have unique needs 24 hours a day, seven day s a week. Melmark is mission first for every individual, every day. Melmark's President and CEO has significantly improved pay rates for direct support professionals with a formal wage initiative across the organization. We will continue to balance industry standards with organizational costs to ensure Melmark staff are always among the most competitively paid in the field. Melmark’s Core Commitments are an employee and organizational standard for all of us in our workforce: Compassionate Care Melmark provides a culture of ongoing care, support and respect for the individuals we serve, their families and our staff. Integrity in Everything We Do Melmark consistently assesses the fidelity of organizational and staff systems to ensure educational and clinical standards are achieved and maintained. Highly Skilled Workforce Melmark applies performance-based training and professional growth opportunities to enhance the skill set for all staff. Evidence-Based Practices Melmark uses scientific evidence and performance data to inform all decision-making. Best Outcomes Melmark affects positive change in the quality of life of the individuals we serve by implementing data-driven trend analyses. In addition to these core commitments, Melmark’s workforce embraces a can-do attitude, which directly and positively impacts, not only the children and adults we serve, but our entire team of dedicated professionals as well. We are a mission-driven team, and together, we are committed to helping the individuals in all of our programs achieve success and to improving the lives of their families.