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Heritage Christian Services

Direct Support Worker

February 2019 • Gates, NY

What I liked

This job for me is all about the relationships. Work for HCS if you love people, serving others, and leaving your shift feeling satisfied. There are endless opportunities to have positive and fulfilling interactions with the people you support as well as the coworkers beside whom you serve.

What I wish was different

I wish Direct Support workers were more recognized on a local, state, and federal scale. The hourly wage workers typically receive in no ways reflects the amount of hard work and dedication they bring to their job.

Advice

Be prepared to become passionate about your job, but at the same time be prepared to learn other coworkers may be a little burnt-out and exhausted mentally and physically. Do not let their exhaustion affect you. I know from personal experience that arriving to work with a positive mindset and readiness to work goes a long ways in bringing joy to not just the people you support but also the coworkers beside whom you work. Your shift is only as good as you are willing to make it. Bring your best self to the job and you will be rewarded.
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Relief

February 2019 • Webster, NY

What I liked

I am still working here. I lie that they have bonuses, and I like working with the individuals.

What I wish was different

I am still working here.

Advice

I would advise Heritage to pay more to their employees for the work that they do.
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Residential counselor

May - August 2019 • Webster, NY

What I liked

Helping others

What I wish was different

Less drama within the house

Advice

It’s a very rewarding career, very fulfilling
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Residents counselor

January 2014 • New York City, NY

What I liked

That I get the opportunity to provide services and be advocacy for individuals with disabilities.

What I wish was different

I wish the pay was higher because I the company is losing a lot of great workers do to low pay earnings.

Advice

If you wanna make a difference in people who have an intellectual disability it is a great place to work for!
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Educational Assistant

October 2016 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

I love the relationships that you gain with the individuals. It is an amazing feeling to not only help others where assistance is needed, but to also gain rapport and long lasting friendships.

What I wish was different

Advice

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