Pros
-Opportunities to work directly with post-incarcerated people.
-A well-rounded company that provides many services, housing-reentry-treatment-etc.
-Semi-flexible work schedules.
-My immediate upper management is extremely supportive in helping answer questions about my tasks, proofing paperwork, and makes me feel like a valued staff member.
-Wearing many hats allows staff to gain vast experience & ability to do lots of things, not just the same thing every day.
Cons
-Often understaffed, covering shifts (however a great way to get OT!).
-It's a nonprofit, wages aren't as high as more competitive corporations/ government agencies.
-Again, it's a nonprofit, you wear many hats & do tasks that aren't always part of your designated job responsibilities.
-Not much historical knowledge since a large wave of former employees all quit, so it often feels like building from the ground up.
-Not much staff training to handle mental health issues in certain areas of the organization.