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The biggest non-profit you've never heard of
COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE (Current Employee), Brooklyn, NY – May 10, 2013
A sprawling and impressive portfolio of human services with a genuine emphasis on the people it serves.
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Family oriented and flexible
Program Director/Director of Quality Improvement (Current Employee), Brooklyn, NY – April 23, 2013
Pros: opportunity for advancement, family oriented, excellent reputation
Cons: multiple layers of management slows decision-making
SCO Family of Services employs some of the most dedicated and caring individuals I have ever known. Working with disabled children in the foster care setting is a daunting task, but it is one that is met with determination and hope. Many days a handful of administrators stay at work late into the night not just to get work completed, but to set up a – more... comfortable and nurturing atmoshpere for front line workers.

The hardest part of the job as Director of Quality Improvement is telling people where they need to improve without having the authority to enforce regulations. The goal is to uphold the highest possible standard, and to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Many individuals see QI as being punative, but the goal is to help the program and agency remain healthy so that services can be delivered to the most vulnerable populations even under heavy fiscal pressure. – less
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Going downhill fast
After-School Specialist (Former Employee), Bed-Stuy Beacon – April 17, 2013
Pros: none any more.
Cons: the current staff
I used to work at the Beacon afterschool in Bed-Stuy for a few years (back in 2000-2002). I loved it then but I had to leave when I got pregnant. The directors really cared about the kids and the people who worked there. No one played favorites. My kids could not get enough of it. Now, the people act like they're doing you a favor. Everyone of the old – more... staff is gone now and the new people don't want to be there. You can't pay a kid to go in their now and they don't have nothing going on for the community except private birthday parties. The directors do whatever they want to do because they not being watched. Who's even in charge anymore in this agency. Only thing good was the pay and I can admit that they used to try to move their people up to better positions. You didn't mind staying late because the directors really appreciated it and even gave you some perks for staying (like coming in later next day without messing with your check). – less
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Former Employee - july 2011 b2h brooklyn site
Quality Improvement Specialist (Former Employee), Brooklyn, New York – April 13, 2013
Cons: constant favoritism that program directors and supervisors had for other workers, relatively low pay for my msw, uncomfortable work environment, people sitting to close to each other, disorganization
It was the worst place I ever worked out. The directors running the program was disorganize didn't know what they were doing. The program directors and HCI supervisors favored certain employees over other people. The hardest part about working there was the lack of office space people were sitting too close to each other and some of the co-workers would – more... try to get into your personal life. Also, the program directors were the same way they would try to get into personal business asking a bunch of personal questions. I hated it. I was treated very poorly in the place because I was quiet, just did my work, and I didn't participate in the socializing that would be going on in the office. – less
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Wonderful Mission Statement; Supportive Colleagues
Medicaid Service Coordinator (Current Employee), Brentwood, NY – March 20, 2013
Pros: staff support
Cons: minimal salary
A typical day at work is difficult to describe. Each day is different, and may include a crisis, a team meeting, paperwork, phone calls, emails, faxes, networking, advising, supporting, and maintaining updated charts. This job is never dull, presents challenges, provides moments of success, and demands attention to detail, organization, and thinking – more... on one's feet.

The employees here are some of the brightest, knowledgeable people I've worked with. The management here are supportive, helpful, and always are available. – less
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Promotions were none existent
Help Desk Manager (Former Employee), Glen Cove, NY – March 1, 2013
Pros: vacation time
Cons: bad management
Management had no intentions of promoting individuals or raising their salaries.
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Overworked, Underpaid, Underappreciated
Caseworker (Former Employee), Long Island, NY – February 28, 2013
Cons: pay, stress, management
Compensation is very low, even for social services standards. Yet, they expect the highest caliber talent and work. Expect long hours. No overtime pay.

No support from the top. CYA (cover your a---) culture. Blame game constantly. Very stressful, little support from superiors. There is opportunity for advancement but only due to convenience and lack – more... of people wanting to work for this company that has a horrible reputation.

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Very disorganize
care not to say (Current Employee), The Bronx – February 11, 2013
Pros: met some nice people
Cons: managers are rude, favortizes, unprofessional, curses, and bring home life problems to work with them
Enter at your own risk!!! Met some nice coworkers though. Some days no lunch.
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VERY STRESSFUL
Case worker (Former Employee), Nyc – January 24, 2013
Pros: the kids
Cons: very stressful and uncomfortable environment
This company is horrible to work for PLEASE STAY CLEAR!!! The directors are all for themselves, the staff is underpaid and overworked. They don't care about the children at all,all they care about is office space and money.
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Debrianna – February 11, 2013

This company(Bronx) was not thought out properly. The leadership stinks. If you kiss managers butts you'll be ok though. Very unprofessional and rude. Kids are complaining.Staff is complaining. Enter at your own risk.

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Hardworking with young single mothers in a shelter
Relief Counselor (Current Employee), Brooklyn, NY – January 20, 2013
Working with young single mothers (age range 17-21) is hard and very challaging. Trying to prepare them for the futrue is hard when some of them are so set in their own ways. Try to assist them with their child and assist them or help them to learn how to cook. and with any other prepartion for the future.
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Opportunity for advancement
Waiver Service Provider (Current Employee), Dix Hills, NY – January 18, 2013
Nice workplace, everyone is very knowledgeable of there work responsibilities and encourage growth from within the company. depending on your position it can be stressful depending on which department you work for. But that also depend on your work ethic and how you balance your case load.
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A nice place to work.
Office Assistant (Current Employee), Brentwood, NY – January 16, 2013
I only have experience doing part-time office work here but I was also one of the foster kids and the caseworkers at this agency are dedicated and good-natured people.
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Supervised staff to take consumers out into the community.
Day Habilitation Supervisor (Former Employee), Brentwood, NY – January 14, 2013
Pros: team environment
Cons: there was no raise in 2 years.
I provided supervision to over 30 employees. I matched consumers with staff to provide community integration and work on individualized goals. I worked with families and individuals with intellectual disabilities. I enjoyed the team environment and management was always willing to help.
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I enjoyed my time
Caseworker (Former Employee), Brooklyn – November 26, 2012
Pros: benefits, flexible time
Cons: pay, long hours
I really enjoyed my time at SCO. I now work for s different agency and I wish I had never left. The grass is not greener on the other side. SCO may not pay the best but the benefit package is the best I've evet seen. I would recommend a friend to apply
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LISETTE – December 13, 2012

by anychance do you know what the salary rate is for Administrative Asst at SCO?

Jenn69 – March 19, 2013

How many weeks vac time?

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Case Worker/Case Planner (Former Employee), Jamaica, NY – November 17, 2012
Pros: hours are flexible
Cons: management needs improvement
I actually like working here. It was flexible. However, the management needs improvement.
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Productive and fun work place
Child Care Worker (Former Employee), Jamaica, NY – November 13, 2012
Pros: good pay
Cons: long hours
• Provide executive- level of administrative support to all supervisors and managers while demonstrating the ability to improvise, improve procedures, and meeting demanding deadlines.
• Planed and coordinated corporate luncheons, and develop presentations for related on and off-site meetings.
• Organized the details of special events, travel arrangements, – more... corporate agendas and itineraries.
• Process weekly expense reports reflecting supporting documents and budget code indexes.
• Had to keep a log of all activity and of daily incident reports that may have happen during my shift. – less
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Building relationships with Students and Teachers
Internship Coordinator (Current Employee), Brooklyn, NY – November 6, 2012
Pros: the ability to be creative in various situations
Cons: lack of compensation
I think working in a school is very challenging and I have learned to use different ways of resolve problems. Working in a school system allows me to reflect on who I was and how far I have grown.
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Foster Care
Supervisor/Social Worker (Current Employee), Brentwood, NY – October 14, 2012
Pros: extremely rewarding working with children in foster care
Cons: stressful employment
Working with children un foster care with mental health disorders was both extremely rewarding and very stressful. There was support from superiors.
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i had a good time working there with my coworkers everything else sucked. from the mica clients to management
Maintenance Worker (Former Employee), Brooklyn, NY – September 24, 2012
Pros: no pros
this job was a good stepping stone but when it came to management, its like they were hired just to fill in the position and the job environment was very unprofessional.
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Good work environment, Safety is most priveledged, Helpful co-workers
Child Care Assistant (Former Employee), Brooklyn, NY – September 16, 2012
Pros: management is intelligible, some friendly co-workers and boss, fun and injoyable work environment
Cons: conflict arises at time of hard stress and work is under pressure, children develop bad habits and workers must deal with them, when employees are absent from work, other workers must postpone their field and assist other employees
Organization provides a safe work environment where employees are able to keep track of every task without conflicts arising apprehensively. Since it is a children friendly environment, all employees must work together to keep conditions safe under all circumstances, sanctuary is most priveledged.
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