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Excellent place to work
Manager (Current Employee), Lake Charles – May 15, 2013
Pros: great culture, benefits, advancement and educational opportunities
Cons: n/a
Cenikor makes an investment in its employees both professionally and personally. I have been given every opportunity to succeed and pushed to strive for excellence. The Benefits package is great, tuition reimbursement, Tier Development and Mentor program, bonus, yearly raise based on performance and a great team ready and willing to help. Its a large – more... foundation committed to its employees and the clients they serve. The management team at corporate is approachable, involved, and readily available to meet the needs of all staff. Lake Charles Facility has a great working environment, great management and support staff and has passion for the work they do and compassion for those they serve. – less
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Great place to work. Professional atmosphere.
Director (Current Employee), Lake Charles – May 14, 2013
Pros: benefits
Cons: no paid holidays
A Cenikor employee must be hardworking, dedicated, and willing to go the extra mile. The work that we do is rewarding and challenging. The foundation offers a great benefits package that include 401K matching, a generous amount of PTO, & other benefits.
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So far great company and program IMO!
Rather not say. (Current Employee), Waco, Tx – January 10, 2013
Pros: low cost $1.00 lunch, positive atmosphere, helping people, nice building to work in, co-workers. management does not tolerate employees mistreating clients.
Cons: short term program, hr very picky about time, some techs are not happy with their pay.
I've worked at the Waco inpatient facility for about 6 mos now. It just opened up in July 2012. Things were a little disorganized in the beginning and the rules seemed to change every day but that is to be expected with a new faciltiy. Now things have settled down and it's a very positive atmosphere to work in. Management is not perfect but strives – more... to work with everyone concerned in a fair manner. They truly want to help the clients in a firm, fair manner. The pay is not exceptional but is fair and the benefits are about average as far as cost, co-pay, etc. – less
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This company had potential, but due to poor management, it is a bad place to work.
Counselor (Former Employee), Dayton, TX – November 25, 2012
Pros: free lunch
Cons: pto was not rewarded if you were fired unlawfully
I worked for TDCJ at the Henley unit with Cenikor. Our direct supervisor yelled at staff. She was hardly ever present. Finally, Cenikor management team got rid of her. Then Cenikor Management team deceided to lie and write up workers. The management team Human Resources lies! She makes things up when writing employees up. They fire employees for no – more... reason! When you explain that your employees write up makes no sense. The Company deems it can do what ever it wants too. They have no regard for their employees or their consumers. Maybe, Cenikor is run differently in LA. But, in Texas it is run with poor management. And the management is uncaring for their staff. They take sides of other employees. But, they do not stay on Cenikor site long enough to discern fact from fiction for themselves. They take an associates degree LCDC opinion on everything. And the funny thing is that she had the most complaints from the clientelle than any other staff member. – less
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I wouldn't work here again if I was offered a LARGE SUM of money
counselor (Former Employee), lake charles, la – October 29, 2012
Pros: benefits
When I was first hired with this company I was extremely eager and I knew that it was a great company. I still feel that it is a great company, however, I feel that the Lake Charles facility was ran poorly by individuals who did NOT actually care about the needs of the clients. The work environment was horrible due to EXCESSIVE workplace gossip. Clinical – more... managaer abused the position to try to bully others and facility administrator did not care anything about her staff or the clients. I have watched counselors work hard for certain clients while others are not considered important. This job was constant turmoil and drama. I wished that the corporate office in Houston, TX would have intervened and really investigated the things that actually took place in that building. If you want peace of mind, a place where you actually want to make a difference, please pass Cenikor/LAKE CHARLES up. I am in no way bashing the entire company, however, Lake Charles location is not the place!!!!!!!!! – less
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Great organization that helps employees grow
Manager (Current Employee), Lake Charles, La – June 19, 2012
Pros: 401k program, tution reimbursement, and pto
Cons: no paid holidays
Professional company that cares about staff and clients. Upper management is always willing to assist. In order to be sucessful at Cenikor, you must be willing and able to work hard to complete the mission.
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Well organized non-profit with high standards and accountability measures in place....If you’re ready to step up to the plate, plan to hit a home run
Community Resource Manager (Current Employee), Baton Rouge, Louisiana – June 1, 2012
Pros: paid training, paid educational classes, career options, working with passionate, dedicated people
Cons: people who aren't ready to change their lives, adjusting to changes.
Working for Cenikor:
The business side of Cenikor is dedicated to education and training, they have intensive managers’ conferences that inform you of organizational growth, expectations, opportunities and policy changes. The managers collectively will have read a “call to action” book before attending that assists you in raising your professional skills – more... and performance; team decision making with action plans that are put in place and followed up after the conference. Job descriptions are in writing; your goals are written and updated monthly by you. An annual gain-sharing bonus is a benefit based on the accomplishments of the combination of your goals and those of the facility you work at. This organization is dedicated to helping individuals struggling with chronic substance abuse addiction.

The philosophical atmosphere is one that reflects “old fashion” values, you know, when people cared about life, each other and themselves, were held accountable for their actions. Respect of others and others property, getting up early in the morning so that you make good use of your day, speaking up and clearly so that others can understand you, having you shirt tucked in and pants pulled up so you look respectable and ready to get something purposeful done. Or for the ladies, clothes not too tight, so that what is noticed is your character. I could go on and on. You as an employee are an example of these standards, like going the extra mile, doing a task to assist someone else even if its not in your job description, working a little later or coming in when your not scheduled, because its what’s needed to get the job done. We refer to it as being “all in”.

Personally, you become part of the solution to the serious social issue of substance abuse. You will experience seeing individuals come into treatment who regain their self respect, reunite with family, heal physically and mentally, grow into someone they are proud to be. You will see some who aren’t ready to change and it will break your heart. You will meet graduates of the program who are living a life in recovery, some have been doing so for 10, 20, 30 years. It is uplifting, it restores your faith in people; it reminds you that people really can change, and it will confirm that no matter how many times someone has tried recovery, it is never too late.
If you’re ready to step up to the plate, plan to hit a home run! – less
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It's not for everybody but I love working for Cenikor
Manager (Current Employee), Houston – May 31, 2012
Pros: fabulous benefits, staff development, supportive in terms of professional goals
Cons: long hours at times, unreasonable demands on personal time.
Cenikor has a culture like no other company, for or non-profit, I've ever worked for. I'm dedicated to the mission of helping people change and move away from substance dependence and criminal behaviors toward productive, healthy and happy lives. I work with a great group of hard working dedicated individuals who I truly enjoy, as co-workers and friends.
Cenikor – more... promotes personal and professional growth and development and truly buys into the idea that great leaders help others become great leaders.
Cenikor expects a lot of their staff and sometimes it seems a bit unreasonable. Salaried people are expected to work long hours and to even give specific hours outside normal working hours with no additional pay and no comp. time. This is tough to swallow when it's my turn to "give away my time for free" but becomes a little more palatable when I look at the opportunities I believe I have here. Cenikor makes managers out of non-managers and executives out of managers.
I plan to retire from Cenikor and I plan to find myself in an executive role when that happens and Cenikor supports those types of goals. – less
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Cenikor continues to help me develop and mature as a leader and a person
Outreach Manager (Current Employee), Lake Charles, La. – May 31, 2012
Pros: great health benefits, 401k, tuition reimbursement, $700 per year on discovery benefits card, tier mentoring program, yearly managers conference
Cons: long days, no paid holidays unless you use pto, no separate allowance for tires and oil changes
I was introduced to Cenikor during a time when my state was in turmoil due to cutbacks and layoffs. At first, I was unsure if I could meet the expectations of Cenikor and was somewhat fearful of the unknown; but if I wanted to continue with my career path, I knew that I would have to step into a new role with Cenikor.

This level of management was new – more... to me; and the field of public relations was something I had never seen myself doing. They allowed me the freedom to sculpt my position so I could meet the needs of referral sources, staff, and myself. There are many aspects to my job that I love but the most pleasurable is the diverse amount of people I get to meet through my outreach. It has deepened my level of commitment to my community. I have been able to have so many enriching experiences through my outreach that, at times I have to say "wow this is my life". I have never worked for an employer that has invested so much time and resources, into building a better me. They have allowed me the opportunity to discover and explore my professional abilities and provided me with trainings and programs that have promoted growth from within.

I am very fortunate to work with a team that I admire and respect foundation wide. We may not always be in agreement but Cenikor is a professional and stable place to work and grow. However, it is not for everyone. Cenikor is not for a person who has little work ethic and lacks in dedication to the Cenikor mission and goals set forth by the Cenikor leaders. A person must be willing to step outside of their scope of duties when called upon; and accept change internally and externally .Cenikor is growing and changing each day and either you change with it or get left behind, I chose to change.

As much as I enjoy my career and the work I get to do, the area that it has had a negative affect on is my time with my children and grandchildren. It can be a challenge at times to create a balance between the two. My family understands; and they take pride in the woman I am becoming so they realize that at times; sacrifices will have to be made. My family knows the importance of helping someone achieve the gift of a substance free life, so they are willing to share my time, to change the life of another. – less
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Productive and most definitely the greatest place I have ever worked.
Admission Manager (Current Employee), Deer Park – May 31, 2012
Pros: mileage reimbursments
Cons: n/a
Not only has this company given me the greatest benifits but it has allowed me to meet and work with some of the most passionate people in this business. I have learned how to let go of myself and give the greatest gift to people that need the most love and attention that is needed to over come all types of barriers. The management team is awesome and – more... very accomodating to assist in success of each other. My co-workers are the best even when time gets tough and hard we strive to help each other to meet our goals. The most enjoyable part of my job is working with the leader of our facility knowing that he will assist me in all I need to complete and be a success at what I do. – less
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Mission driven and progressive organization that changes many lives. Positive work environment. Sometimes demanding, yet rewarding place to work.
Accounting (Current Employee), Houston, TX – May 31, 2012
Work load can be demanding at times, but organization is very driven to succeed in its mission and to thrive and grow. Positive and rewarding work environment. Outstanding benefits.
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Awesome recovery experience with people who care about people.
Program Manager II (Current Employee), Fort Worth, Texas – May 30, 2012
Pros: great benefits, great co-workers, true commitment for both client/staff, gain sharing, top rated training, management training, personal relationships, honest people.
Cons: if you are just looking for a job, you can find those anywhere. if you want a career then seek employment with cenikor foundation.
Cenikor Foundation is one of the best organization I have seen that offer long-term treatment services for substance dependence and behavior modification. The Foundation has been around for 45 years changing the lives of men and women while creating a new life for their family as well. As a Cenikor Graduate my testimony began at the doors of Cenikor – more... and now I am part of keeping these doors open for those men and women that are seeking change in thier lives. The Leadership Team here is secure about developing employees that believe in the mission and carry that mission daily while discharging your job responsibilities. Four years ago I was homeless, hopeless, unhappy and unmotivated for change. Today I am successful, clean and sober, responsible, motivated, attending college, health insurance, life insurance, dental, etc. The best part of my job is that they can't pay me enough to do what I love and that's hepling people everyday in everyway and Cenikor provides that opportunity. – less
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A well ran, professionally managed company.
clinical supervisor (Current Employee), Dayton – May 30, 2012
Pros: i have learned to be more flexible and to multitask better.
Cons: not knowing how the clients are doing after treatment.
Great benefits, wonderful opprotunities, caring management. If you really want to help the clients and learn along the way this is the place. Working in the prison was totally new for me and I have learned so much. A different challenge everyday.
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Great enviornment, people are productive, friendly, funny and help one another
HR (Current Employee), Texas – May 30, 2012
Pros: great leadership team, with great business sense, along with compassion and passion for our clients and staff!
Cons: mediocre performance not acceptable here! be the best you can be and if you want to, you will succeed in your career with cenikor!
We all are very busy, but you also hear laughter in the workplace. Great group of people to work with and for!
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Great place to work if you have passion for Addiction treatment...
Program Manager 1 (Current Employee), Baton Rouge, Louisiana – May 30, 2012
Pros: benefits, pto, room for advancement, growing company, strong leadership, strong mission.
Cons: heavy workload, mediocre salary, 24/7 operation resulting in working holidays.
Great mission, with good leadership and room for advancement. Compensation is not exceptional but adequate and what you would expect from a non-profit organization. Executives and directors are very accessible. They are demanding but fair. I have always been treated professionally and with respect from every superior I have been in contact with. I cant – more... speak for other facilities, but my coworkers are all highly ethical, hard workers who are dedicated to the mission. There is a relatively high turnover rate with the counselor positions due to the 1pm -10pm schedule, the large amounts of paperwork required by DHH and the difficulty for counselors to adapt to the TC model, but the manager and director positions are stable. Insurance and 401k are great, as well as the new employee development program which offers employees who are interested in advancement, extra training opportunities and extra tuition reimbursement. The hours are long and the workload can be thick. You must be a hard worker to succeed at Cenikor, therefore it helps to have a passion for helping those who struggle with addiction. The paid time off is plus also. Cenikor culture and the methods of the therapeutic community can be difficult to learn and adapt to, but if you have a passion for addiction treatment, you keep an open mind to a treatment model that has been working for years and years, and you are a hard worker, then Cenikor will be a great opportunity for you. – less
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Professional atmosphere
Marketing Coordinator (Current Employee), Houston, TX – May 30, 2012
Pros: great training and advancement
With 45 years of experience, Cenikor knows what it is doing. The ability to bounce ideas off of other professionals who come from a wide-range of backgrounds is amazing. Everyone has a voice and their opinion matters. This is a great place to work with great benefits. The goal is to continue strengthening the foundation set before us.
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Run as Fast as you can in the other direction!
counselor (Former Employee), Dayton – May 15, 2012
Cons: everthing about this position
Cenikor is the most unethical, unprofessional and uncaring place I have ever worked. They only care about the money...not the clients or the staff. They will allow the staff to be abused by supervisors and will even join in when they feel it will help in the cover-up. They will suck you in with the promise of a bonus, but that is a lie and they offer – more... great support then leave you alone to figure it out on your own. As I said RUN and work at the local fast food joint. You will make more money and be safer.
They have gone through at least 40 staff members since I have started. – less
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TimeToReturm – July 17, 2012

It appears that the clients, staff and everyone else involved have had thier prayers answered. Cenikor Foundation Inc. will no longer be providing services within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The contract was awarded to the Gateway Foundation. This is wonderful news for everyone still on the unit because now they can expect and receive respect. The clients will be provided appropriate care i.e. mental health care and supervisors that know their scope of practice. It is great that everyone on the outside of Henley has done so great, I just wonder why those working within a Texas Funded Program was left in such a mess?

CenikorSucks – August 10, 2012

As a former client, I can tell you that the negative reviews are TRUE! I was denied counseling and the right to see my child, both illegal under Texas state law. They only care about the money. In my two years at Cenikor, I saw five counselors fired, but since they deemed it unnecessary for me to have counseling, I couldn't tell you why. I can only speculate that the counselors refused to play the "game." The clients are deprived of sleep and are verbally and emotionally abused by staff and other clients, and this is encouraged. Future employees, run like the wind away from this scam of a rehab.

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Mission-driven non-profit organization, strong dedication to clients required, great benefits and professional culture!
HR (Current Employee), Houston, TX – March 29, 2012
Pros: mission - being able to work to serve others, outstanding medical and other benefits, generous 401k, annual gainsharing and manager bonus potential, tuition reimbursement
Cons: 24/7 facilities so staff rotate working holidays, salary in non-profits not as high as for-profits
This is one of the best non-profits I've had the opportunity to work for in my career. The employees are dedicated and have a strong mission of service for our clients as well as a high level of professionalism and work ethic. The organization has longevity with 45 years of service to those in need of substance abuse treatment, and management has been – more... able to grow this organization and continue to add staff at a time when most companies are down-sizing. Benefits are outstanding, and there is a commitment to training and developing of staff, including an internal leadership development program, external training opportunities paid by the Foundation and a tuition reimbursement program. Work ethic and focus on goals is expected. If you want a job with a purpose and like to see the results of your work, this might be the place for you! – less
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Only work here as a last resort
Counselor (Former Employee), Houston – March 3, 2012
Pros: good dental and medical benefits, gain lot of experience
Cons: underappreciated, poor management, no 401k until you have been there for a year, sick leave not separate from personal leave, very unorganized
If you do not have any place else to go, this would be a good choice. You should only work here as a last resort. Management is horrible. Turn over rate is astronomical; the average length of stay is 3 months, and you spend more time doing paperwork than helping the clients. They are not very reputable in the community. On the flip side, you will learn – more... a lot IF you can handle change on a day to day, sometime minute to minute, basis. – less
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TimeToReturm – July 17, 2012

I so agree with you. I had to go and I knew they may be leaving the Henley Unit, but a person can only take so much before she/he breaks. This company is "sick" from the top down and I have never seen anything as unorganized, unprofessional and un-client helpful in my life. This job is only for a person who is dying for money (not much), loves chaos and is willing to be treated like dirt.

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Long days and short nights. Must have a great work ehtic
CNC Operator (Former Employee), Fort Worth,Tx – February 22, 2012
Pros: will provided plenty of resources
Cons: no gaurentee of a permanent job
Good for someone who has little or no work experience. Felons or someone that has other barriers or issuses in which makes it difficult to find employment.
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About CENIKOR FOUNDATION

For more than 45 years, Cenikor Foundation has helped more than 30,000 people create an addiction-free future and regain their – Read more