Eckerd Youth Alternatives Employer Reviews

Most of the employees are immature and do not want to be held accountable for their deficiencies in regards to work. As a result, it makes it harder for the people that value their work. Management in all aspects is great but has a lot to overcome with the staff that is under them. The company has high turnover and that is due to the fact that the people – more... hired don't want to put the effort to perform their job responsibilities. Therefore when they leave they are angry and think that something was owed to them. – less

Eckerd is a good company, but the Lauderhill office is a joke. The office manager is very immature and unprofessional, and does not know how to properly train employees. The training does not prepare you for the actual job that you will be doing. It's unfortunate because the program director is awesome, and should could have the program in a much better – more... state, if she had the proper support underneath her and the funding that she needed. – less

There is no typical day. People working their must want to be there considering there are several areas of improvement that needs to occur in retention.

The outdoors is a great place not just for kids with behavioural problems but also great for anyone who has a love of nature. Working at Eckerd provided me with an opportunity to work with some of the most creative individuals and some of the most skilled social workers

Counseled a group of 10-12 severely at risk youth
Helped youth's with successful and productive problem solving strategies

The values and goals of Eckerd Youth Alternatives are positive and motivating. The staff is the best part of the job, amazing, close-knit group of people

Enjoyed to people and the clients we serve for over 5 years. It has been great impacting the lives of young people. I've learned to have patience and be diligent. My bosses have high expectations but they are obatinable.

The camp was a great place to experience nature while working on various issues that cause(s) instability in oneself. The staff was caring, compassionate, and truly enjoyed working with adolescent girls who were troubled. It was an enjoyable place to see growth in the mist of a wild State Forest.

Helping kids that other have let down, and giving them skills they need to be successful

A typical day at work started with waking the boys out of bed and getting them to do their chores.Then it's going up trails to have breakfast after which they head back down trails depending on their duties.They will have some recreational time,eat lunch,take a shower,plan chapel etc.then it's supper time and pow-wow after. The experience has taught – more... me that there is some good in everyone and that proper role models are needed for our young adults.The management of the camp was poor and lacked proper leadership. Counsellors were often used as scape-goats.My co-workers were fabulous and very helpful,There was always someone to help.The hardest part of the job was living up to cetain expectations. especially when a female counsellor is working with a group of male deviants.Having to call huddles at 12am in the cold and being the lone female counsellor with a group of boys.The most enjoyable part of my job was pow-wow. The guys would share some great stories which were sometimes touching..Seeing boys going home on weekends as a part of re-integration back into their communities made it a truly worthy experience. – less

Working at Eckerd was not what I expected. The paperwork was overwhelming and the supervisors was unprofessional. Not a job one can retire from, just a job to get in and get out quick.

During my Orientation the Trainer described maintenance men for the Wilderness Camps as men with a "MacGyver" way of working. I found this to be the best description of where I believe my talents are aswell as what the Maintenance position encompasses.
The hardest part of this job was leaving. Not only this last and permanent time, also everyday. This – more... wasnt only a job it was a whole life style. The 3 best parts about this job were, working outside, building new buildings and trouble shooting problems in older, lastly but also most importantly I was able to work directly with the children teaching them new skills and helping them sort thru some of thier own issues. – less

Great purpose within the job itself however no support from upper managment

You don't get any type of support or true training. Yes, you go to "trainings", but only to sign a sheet saying you were there. You are taught how/when/why to fudge paperwork including when kids are seen, etc strictly for CARF and funding. If you ask for additional training, you don't get it. If you bring something to the attention of your supervisor, – more... you get called into HR. Lack of training BIG time. There is a reason the head of GCJS was indicted for improper use of funds and they have such high turnover. LACK of support. – less

All Eckerd cares about is the numbers. They don't care about the people or the children. The pay is substandard and the communcation is the worst I've seen in any company EVER. If you want flexibility and not to be micro managed, DON'T WORK HERE! The morale of all the staff is terrible and most of them are looking for other jobs.

As Supervisor Assistant, I came into work at 9pm to get things set up for my crew, things they would need to work through there shift. I learned how to get along great with others and be a team player as well as getting a good grip on being in charge of a whole team.
The hardest part was when employees were having an argument and I had to speak to them – more... about it, but I got alot better at it as I got more experience. my coworkers were great. My supervisor was really great, got along with him very good. – less

Working at Eckerd can be very rewarding but be prepared to work until 8pm, some evening work with very low pay - around 30,000 to start with a BA. Not much room for advancement. Massive amount of paperwork. Turnover is quite high.

Challenging work but rewarding; management good; long hours.

Love this company and all my co workers, supervisors, IT support staff. They really care!

I started working in 2005 as temp. cook. In one year I was Teachers Aide and in another 1 1/2 years I was Administrative Coordinator. The advancement opportunities were great and the timing was right for me. In May 2011 I lost my job due to budget cuts. Now the facility is reopened. I was denied my job because my spouse works at the same facility. Problem – more... is we worked together 6+ years with no problems and we are being punished for other people's mistakes. I feel that all employees that stayed through the closure of the program should have been offered their jobs back..PERIOD! regardless of policy changes. If you are a loyal employee the company should stay loyal to you. I did not chose to leave this company and currently still seeking full time employment after 10 months. No jobs to be found in Wilkes County, NC
Everyone deserves second chances..Adults and Youth alike! – less