A very disorganized and antiquated organization.
Pros
On the surface, the programs are designed to provide genuine help to folks in need in the areas of employment assistance, housing needs, and Veteran assistance. On paper, it appears as though it will be a rewarding position with "room for advancement".
Cons
In reality, this organization only cares about its numbers so it can obtain more government funding; so much in fact, that I was regularly asked to "fudge some numbers" so that they look appealing to the CEO as well as legislators. In other words, the numbers reported are not even close to the actual success rate (or lack thereof). Additionally in this regard, it is illegal...per the contract with the State of CT to operate in this manner. The Workplace should count its blessings that they haven't been officially audited yet (although files are also altered and/or conveniently removed, so it probably wouldn't matter). There is also a severe disconnect between management and staff, with a clique type of mentality. If you are not 'in' the clique, then you are ousted by belligerent management. While I personally did not experience this unfortunate circumstance, I have seen first-hand a great number of hard working and passionate employees I respected get sworn and screamed at by a member of management who is more interested in covering his/her own tracks (i.e.- demanding employees to engage in illegal file and document practices, with the threat of termination if he/she refuses). Aside from the constant reminders that you could be fired and replaced on a daily basis, I have never seen a more extensive level of micro-management in any position I have ever had. Particularly with their flagship program, Platform to Employment.
