Community Action Employer Reviews

Whenever I got to work i would sign in on my timesheet and head back to the kitchen. After getting things prepared for breakfast routes and if there was enough time and I was finished in the kitchen I would help set the bags out for lunch and then go on routes, make lunch, do lunch routes, etc. I was always busy and the work was good. I loved most of – more... the people I worked with and the supervisors were easy to get along with. – less

I would work here again in a heart beat
they offer many trainings and really help you advance in your own education
most of the people here truly do have a passion for education and for the children

rewarding and friendly co-workers, enjoy the position and the fact that i am helping people .

A typical day starts with bringing up the computer systems and keying information in from the applications that have been taken. Its a business casual environment, laid back professional aura. Everyone gets along with one another and understand we work as one unit. The hardest part about the job is meeting the deadlines and the most enjoyable is how – more... much of a difference we make in our clients lives – less

A great organization that cares about people.

SOCAG is a Community Action organization that provides services to some of the most to the most vulnerable in the communities.

It's main goal is to reach out and help those in need.

Those goals are reflected in the executive branch, the management level and staff.

On a typical day at work I am involved with group facilitation, meeting management and event planning. My experience in Head Start has afforded me the opportunity to participate in creating an environment where children can learn and develop life long skills.

In my position as Center Manager, I work closely with the parents to create positive relationship – more... within the community. I participate in several volunteer programs throughout the surrounding counties.

At this stage in my career, I am ready to make the leap to healthcare field. My background working nonprofit organization provided me with an insightful perspective on being self motivated and implementing results. I am asking for an opportunity to translate these experiences into a productive leader in your organization. – less

Community Action Headstart is a wonderful program. We work with most families who meet the poverty guideline. We try to ensure that their children will have a great educational experience as well as helping families to set goals for themselves. We like to see families come from one type of lifestyle to a healthy lifestyle. I managed over 70 + families – more... by assisting them with meeting their needs and providing resources. I have seen so many families come from being dependent to self sufficient. This job is rewarding but at first you see so many individuals who has made some wrong decision and it is as if they do not know how to turn from this lifestyle.I enjoy seeing families who once came in my office all down in the dump and now working and holding full-time jobs and caring for their families. – less

i like doing my hour here because it is good to help poeple and it is a great atmsosphere

Community ACTION is a great place to work for teens coming into a working experience and help them come into the world prepared for the workforce.a regular day for me was coming into work early as 7 am picking up trash around the building and from there i would power wash the building and paint it.i learned entry level carpentry work and the managment – more... was ok. the only thing that was hard was the fact that the scaffel had to be climbed and at the time i was afraid of heights and after working there that fear was overcame. most .enjoyable part of the job was bonding with the co workers/ – less

Was able to earn a degree as well as work . Staff members were very friendly to each other as well as the students.

assisting students with daily and life skills. I've learned u have to have patience. I've mamaged many employees in child development, and always get along with my co-workers. The hardest part of my job is leaving each day. the most enjoyable part of my job is watching kids learn.

Working with children and helping them learn and get ready for kindergarten is the best thing in the world. Keeping families involved with their children. We used each other for resources.

Overall a great place to work. The down side for me was the management was at times more concerned about the bottom line than a non profit agency should be. They provide service to low income people such as fuel assistance, daycare, WIC.

enjoy helping others for child care and energy assistance, helping others complete application, and help family when need help.

Working with all ages of children brought joy and excitment to my life. Everyday was general the same routine. Enjoyed working with my parents as well as the children.

Co-workers are not so friendly. The work area consist of a lot of drama and conflict.

Management is not together on making discussion; too much favortism!

You have to be a strong individual – more... to deal with the co workers including managment! – less

I learned that there a so many options for people to get assistance with utililtes and housing that I wasn't aware were avaiable. The manager for the office that I worked in was the best manager(boss) that I've ever had! Most of the co-workers I worked with were great and we had a great team environment. Loved going to work every day! Hardest part of – more... the job was telling people that there was no funding available to help them. – less

Company has excellent paid/accrued time off...cost of benefit plan is approximately 3 1/2 times the area average so majority of employees except upper 5% pay range are unable to afford. Very high turn over of employee staff....approximately 42 % staff turnover in one year alone for just one particular department. Good place to get your feet wet when – more... just starting out in chosen field of service..very little room for advancement and very little, if any, yearly pay increases. – less

I loved the work environment. Also liked helping people in their lives.

Monitoring clients referred from Addiction Prevention Recovery Administration (APRA), Escort clients to medical or social service appointments, assist with problem solving skills and life skills executes weekly breathilizer and drug testing and filling out necessary forms for the probation officer. Encourages positivity for offenders who are appointed – more... to the 30 day drug treatment program.

How to monitor drug and alcoholic testing and submits necessary forms to probation, US courts and drug treatment counselors, how to effectively deal with adjudicated females and their families. To influence women re-entering society, documentation of hourly status of perimeter, and how to effectively perform intake.

Ability to establish a work relationship with addictions counselors, program managers, probation officers and other mental health personnel.

Relapse of ones' treatment

Graduate from Community Action Group – less

Daily ensure classroom cleanliness, follow lesson plan as outline by coordinator.
The hardest part of the job was worrying about having enough funds to keep the program in operation.
The most enjoyable time, is the fact the everyday is a new learning experiences because working with children makes me have to learn to adapt to the needs of each child – more... in a nurturing and caring environment. – less