Pros
It's hard to list specific pros because there aren't bullet points to describe what this place is like. I've worked in other treatment programs, but there was always a very distinct message that the kids were "clients" and it was a "job." At Jasper Mountain the kids are family. They are so loved. Every child has a photo on the mantle. They have nice clothes, holiday dresses, toys, and fun activities. If it weren't for the pain the children have endured in their short lives, it would almost be comparable to summer camp. As a staff I saw firsthand the impact that abuse has, and why early healthy attachment is so incredibly important. Every staff meeting, every supervision, every conversation is about how to help the kids feel good about themselves, to teach them to trust, and to love again. If I werent heading to graduate school I would have stayed forever. Most of the management staff have been there for 10 or 20 years and clearly love what they are doing.
Cons
The only cons are the benefits and some of the staff. Most places provide medical, dental, and vision and the benefit plan here does not include vision and isn't very good in comparison to other jobs in town. The staff that complain seem like negative people in general but they really bring the morale down and should t be there.