If you don't work full time, expect to get called in at all hours of the day. And don't expect any pay increases, despite increasing cost of living. Managers are (generally) okay, but some seem kind of fake nice?

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Literally run for your money

Community Disability Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 6 June 2022

If you are looking to run for your money, be burnt out, life and work becomes unbalanced, receive little to no communication, not be heard, concerns mean nothing, no rush to bring you back to work even though you display being ready, they do not provide accommodations for employees despite saying so in their return to work package, everything that is highlighted in their mission, vision and values is not held true for employees. Despite the poor quality treatment from administrative and managerial employees, the treatment from direct coworkers and supervisors are fantastic and make it worth showing up to the office. The clients also make work great as well.

Pros

Great clients, great coworkers, great bosses...

Cons

Lead down a path of being overworked and burnt out, lack of communication, poor treatment from Administration and managers, left unheard....

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Insights into Catholic Social Services

Based on 14 survey responses

What people like

Ability to learn new things
Ability to meet personal goals
Time and location flexibility

Areas for improvement

Fair pay for job
Supportive environment
Trust in colleagues

Poor treatment for frontliners

Community Disability Support Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 25 May 2022

Will never work here again. Lady Liberty should be here. Higher management in main are okay but not Red Deer Central Region. They have privilege staff.

Pros

Free coffee/tea

Cons

Hard to find coverage when calling in sick, you have to have a friend within the the admin to easily get a job with no problem, you have to work extra job duties beyond your job description, no other language spoken in the premises, no breaks, no longer vacation as when you return after 6 weeks you will be transfered, medication administration is critical med errors are major trouble, and a lot more

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A lot of bullying and favoritism within the company.

Community Disability Worker (Current Employee) - Camrose, AB - 16 February 2022

The orientation, showing job skills and routine, was poorly done. Little consistency among staff. Bullying among staff and management. Favoritism in management makes it difficult for advancement in the company unless you have sucked up to them.

Pros

Nothing

Cons

Bullying

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Challenging but full of fun.

Community Disability Worker (Current Employee) - Wainwright, AB - 23 August 2020

They are fun and a bit challenging workplace. I learned how to deal people with different disabilities with dignity. It taught me lots of patience and widen my knowledge about people with special needs. CSS is a company that treats everybody with respect and equal no matter what your race is. The only hardest part of my job so far is when you deal the individuals behaviours especially if you are new to them. But the most enjoyable part of this job is when you see them happy, satisfied with the care and support you provided to them and most of all, they enjoyed your company

Pros

Benefits are good

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Not a good experience

Disability Support Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 13 July 2020

Not a good experience. Management was terrible, did not appreciate or respect staff at all. Very hostile work environment. No communication and low pay for work that is required

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interesting and rewarding

Disability Support Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 13 February 2020

learned to help residence independant living and it was rewarding, I enjoyed my team made my job worthwhile with minimum stress, the support was great

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Busy, fun with mixed of stress, happy helping people

Community Disability Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 24 December 2019

Worked at Catholic Social Services with dedication for helping for what they need , guiding them for bette life and support for what they need physically, emotionally and socially.

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Terrible

Community Disability Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 6 November 2019

They dont care about your safety and expect you to put your life on the line when working with a dangerous client Pay you extremely poorly for the risks associated

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i do not want to

Community Disability Worker/Coordinator (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 19 August 2019

I will not be filling this out. why request this. and make it mandatory? I will not tell you about a typical work day or what I learned or the horrible management across the board

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very good company to work for enjoyed helping people to live a better life

Community Disability Support Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer County, AB - 7 August 2019

Catholic Social Services was a very good employer and had I been able to stay working in the health care field I would of stayed with the company. I worked in a fast paced home with a highly medical clientelle.

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A rewarding job for me because I've come to know many people, staff included.

Community Disability Worker (Current Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 24 April 2019

1. Assisting with the well being of the individuals. 2. Going on outings when time allowed. 3.Medications administered when required. 4.Taking to appointments. 5. Meal preparation and cleanliness. 6. Personal care done.

Pros

Getting to know the clients.

Cons

Some clients move on which can be sad, but also happy for their new beginning.

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Good Work Environment

Residential Disability Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 14 December 2018

Generally a good place to work. The staff are friendly and management is accessible. Salary could be a little higher, but for a non profit its not that bad.

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Toxic Work Environment--Steer clear of the Disability Department of CSS

Community Disability Worker (Former Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 24 September 2018

-Toxic work environment -Threatening and intimidating attitude from team leader and co-workers. -Absolutely atrocious care given to the individuals within the home. -Zero accountability for bullying behavior in the team. -My position was in one group home within the Disability Department of Catholic Social Services.

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Challenging but enjoyable work experience

Disability Support Worker (Current Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 9 May 2018

I have been working in disability services for 10 years, the hardest part of my job is working night-shifts. I enjoyed caring for the individuals that I cared for, sometimes they are hard to work with others are easier.

Pros

i enjoy our teamwork

Cons

no raise

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it is a good job,

Disability Support Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 16 January 2018

We help get the individual up and ready for there day. Make sure they have their meds and make meal planning's. We also have to clean up there house and make sure they are bathed

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productive and fun workplace

Community Disability Worker (Former Employee) - alberta, canada - 30 October 2017

it is productive and a fun work place. i enjoyed how the people there treat their patients, i learned how to be more patience and be more eligible in everything I do, the management are very kind to its employees.

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Awesome company if you want to move up and feel like a person not just an employee.

Disability Support Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 4 September 2017

Catholic social services cares about its employees and the people it serves. Lots of new programs and always trying to find better ways to serve its clients.

Pros

Lots of hours and company activities.

Cons

Too many hours

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options

Disability Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 16 August 2017

variety of different areas to work, was nice too have so many choices. co workers and supervisors are very helpful and willing to guide/assist and help you succeed

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productive work place

Community Disability Worker (Current Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 29 May 2017

Not very sure but its a good place to work with good team work as long as we have the passion to love and care for the individuals. There is nothing much to say as I am still a new hire but i do love the company and the systerm is very good

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Excellent place to work!

Community Disability Worker (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 14 May 2017

Learned alot from this company. Management is great. Culture is diverse. Hardest part of the job was leaving. Most enjoyable part of the job is the interation/socializing with the clients.