Pros
Easy to get hired Very little education needed, if any to get hired You can work as many hours as you want Health benefits for fulltime A great learning experience about burnout
Cons
Low pay (unlivable) Extremely high turnover Little to no training No written policies and procedures No written training documents/manual etc. Often work alone in unsafe environment No emergency preparedness plans Building is not secure Management has controversial views about homelessness No overtime pay No job security No investment in professional development for staff Coworkers are not well educated or trained Little to no support They will work you to the bone Most positions are part time/casual Staff and management have negative views towards clients with certain mental health conditions that negatively impact how clients are treated.