Lutheran Social Services Employer Reviews

i enjoyed working with the residents i would still work there only in house keeping or laundry ,

Typical day work consisted of constant interaction with the general public, senior management and providing support to office at large. The hardest part of the job "fleet vehicle management" which consisted of gathering all the necessary information, such as investigation of complaints/accidents for the insurance company. The most enjoyable part of – more... the job was dealing with the general public. – less

Typical day at work would be to make the clients as comfortable as possible.The hardest part was getting the clients to trust you.The fun part was seeing them meet their goals.Co workers no good,lazy and didn't ant to perform the hard work.

While employed at Lutheran Child & Family Serrvices I worked within the community as a home based therapist and it was a very rewarding experience. Working with Hispanic and non Hispanic clients was also very rewarding because it gave me an indept insight on the different beliefs within the Latino culture as well as other cultures. I was able to help – more... many clients understand how their lives could be enriched by making changes in their lives. I worked with team members who were case managers and therapist and together were able to help each other during weekly staff meetings to present our cases and any concerns we had. I also worked very closely with the Department of Children's Services and courts system on behalf of my clients. As a home based therapist I was given the opportunity to grow professionally and as a person. The hardest part of my job was having to explain to a mother why her children woud not return home and had to be placed in foster care. The most enjoyable part of my job was seeing how my clients grew in all parts of their lives from the begining of therapy to the ending session of therapy. The clinical supervisor was always available to staff any concerns I may have had with a case and this was a very important factor as a therapist working with many clients diagnosed with different mental health issues. The director of the program was also always available to all team members. – less

Get clients dressed and ready for the day feed them and administer medications worked with one other staff and supervisor daily. Not any hard parts job was very layed back and comfortable.

I open the classroom and get it prepared for the students to arrive, I Like to greet each child at the door each morning. I have a good relationshop with the lead teacher, The hardest part of my job is the large amount of paper work that has to done on each child, and inputted in the computer. The most enjoyable part of the job is when the parents really – more... appreciate what we have done for thier children. – less

The house that I worked at was the hardest house in the metro area, I have been wit that house for 5 years i enjoy working with everyone. I am equipped to do anything from brief changing to showers to cooking taking clients to appointments and etc. The hardest part about the job is when your client is sick and they can tell you because they are non-verbal. – more... The most enjoyable part about being a Direct Support Professional is going in to work everyday and knowing your make a difference in others lives. – less

I enjoy working for LSS its one of the best companies in the Saint Louis area I always have a great time when I'm working the workload is very manageble not to overwhelming its relaxing and everyone has friendly attitudes

Overall the worst run nursing home I have ever worked at...management never there, available by phone @ times but where no help in general just passed the buck. the general setting of the place was the best part nice area to work in

Worked in group home with 2 developmentally disabled adults. I worked shifts until evening. We fed and took care of the clients - administered medications and documented our shift as to their behaviors and/or issues, if any.

When behaviors got out of hand it was sometimes difficult to re-direct or prevent altercations.

My hours were 2:30 p.m to 10:00 pm. Other days,it was 10:00 pm. to 9:30 am. During this shift,we were not to sleep.When i arrived there at 10:00 pm, Made sure to get each client up from there bed every 2 hours to toliet them.If beds were wet,had to wash bedding,put clean bedding on bed for them.I prepared their meals for next day,put in their containers – more... and put in refrigerator.I made sure place was tidy up for next shift Had to get them at 6:00 am,help them shower and dress.Prepared their breakfast and packed their lunches.I made sure they got their meds and recorded it down on paper.I had to right down a report of how the shift went.I took them to their jobs by 8:00 am.I would go back to center and finish up work.
On the other shift,I would pick them up from their jobs.I had 2 woman who needed to have their shower right away.I would play cards with one individual or sit and watch t.v. with them and communicate with the ones who could talk.I would heat up their supper. I cleaned up after them,by put dishes in dishwasher,sweeping and mopping the floors,while they watched t.v. – less

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS JOB WAS GREAT NO EXCEPTIONS. MY DAY CONSISTED ON PROVIDING CARE FOR THE ELDERLY.I LEARNED TO HAVE A LOT OF MORE PATIENCE WITH PEOPLE.THE EMPLOYEES WERE GREAT AND SO WERE THE STAFF.THERE WERE NO HARD PARTS ABOUT THE JOB.I JUST ENJOYED BEING WANTED.

no comments, I do not want to rate this company. I like the peope that work in my office but there are some things i wish would change

I worked at Beloit which was great for awhile when we had amazing staff but then once staff started quitting and we started getting new kids things went way downhill. There is a lot of staff turnover, most staff don't even last 6 months. Lots of physical violence and verbal assaults by the kids. If you have a lot of patience and self control and like – more... a challenge you might enjoy it. The hours stink, but I loved the staff I worked with. – less

the staff is high trained and extremely friendly.
its a small office with only 6 people there.

Team work was great but not for management. i really love the working environment there.

Charting patients daily activities, making and typing up schedules for co-workers. I learned quickly how to use excel and power point for quarterly and annual reports. My co-workers were friendly but often there was a lot of discrediting of other co-workers behind their backs. That was probably one of the biggest down falls because it took the focus – more... off of why the staff was there in the first place. The most enjoyable part was working with our clients and being able to be around them everyday. – less

I enjoyed my time at Lutheran Social Services, due to me moving away from state that's the only reason I left. It was an caring place to work professional people all around me. Job trainings to better your performance, I learned to help the community, families, I felt needed that it is the job of an secretary how to communicate, work doing many of things – more... and still smile and I loved my job. – less

I would work for them again if I had a chance, left for higher salary, never founf a job I liked better. I sent them a resume but did not hear back I am sorry to say. I assume thet had no openings.I left on positive conditions.The people I worked with were wonderful. The hardest part of the job was learning to work with the huge homeless problem. The – more... best part was feeling good about making a difference in my clients lives. – less

I maintained attended and shadowed placements, court hearings, home visits, permanency planning team, and adoption hearings, conducted intake studies, greeted and assisted office visitors, maintained client files, assisted in tracking information on clients regarding their medical, dental, physical, and psychological information or documents.