Toxic Environment - Case Manager Caminar Employee Review

1.0
2 Mar 2019
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Pros

The clients, coworkers, clinical supervision.

Cons

This agency is not what it used to be. Major changes in upper management, complete disconnect with "frontline" case managers. Under trained/incompetent supervisor in the REACH program with no clinical or therapeutic knowledge. They exploit their employees with unrealistic expectations and workload. Employees are expected to work overtime without compensation and reprimanded if they don't complete work or ask for support. Instead of asking questions and finding solutions to support case managers , management brings in HR to provide a "pep talk" that this work is simple and all case managers need to do is see clients, write timely notes, and return phone calls. Management thinks "change" is normal and does not question why there is such a high turnover rate. If you want to feel underpaid, under valued, demoralized and overworked, this place is for you.

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5.0
31 Oct 2025
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Pros

I love my colleagues, respectful work environment, flexible office/remote working. I feel lucky to work with my team. Great bosses, great CEO. Caminar's mission and the people they help are inspiring.

Cons

Nonprofit work can be challenging when government and foundation grant support shifts. The stress associated with funding is real. But, that is true for every nonprofit.

4.0
30 Dec 2024
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Pros

I worked for Caminar's now closed Redwood House. It was an incredible experience and I learned a lot there. The program director and assistant program director were fantastic leaders and created space for learning experiences and could prove their skill through practical engagement with the clients. Training opportunities were usually well thought out and useful.

Cons

Corporate's terrible handling of the closure of numerous acute facilities that they owned. Slow and confused explanations for what needed to be done as part of the closure, resulting in the rushed discharge of clients falling onto our overworked, burnt out staff. Abysmal HR department with one of the slowest hiring rate and potential employee retention I have ever seen. Low staffing meant constant overtime and back to back graveyard shifts. Sluggish to keep wages competitive and within the needs of QoL. An increasingly detached senior management.

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