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Ethics hotline was unreachable by part time staff outside of Monday - Friday 9-5 hours. Little emotional support was offered when dealing with hard decisions. 

Management did not take morale or colleague conflict seriously. Colleagues spoke unprofessionally about each other and throughout the communication book. Staff were hired with inappropriate lack of education for tasks at hand. Management made you feel like your concerns were important and made sure you felt listened to, and then never made changes. 

Huge clash between company protocols versus client centered protocols. This created a large rift between staff, creating disagreements on ethical issues and affecting morale.

High turnover rate do to low morale and bad management.

Went from my favourite job I've ever had to one of the most toxic work environments I've experienced since management change overs happened. Values and ethics in this place have taken a 180. I have felt extremely unsupported and watched my mental health hit the ground since these changes took place. Residents in this building and other employees have expressed feeling the same way. Upper management won't do anything with our formal complaints. Many people have gone on stress leave or quit because of this environment. Really disappointing as I used to take a lot of pride in working here. Something needs to change. As for the building and clients themselves, definitely a lot of potential. But need the right people here in order to make that happen. Job itself is really important and fulfilling work.

If you have any actual education or certification to work in this field don't bother working here unless you take on an outreach, ODP or management position.. You sit on your butt all shift and depending on where you work you do a ridiculous amount of cleaning like a janitor.. You rarely get client based/case management work and management doesn't do anything about lazy coworkers that literally sleep or slack off on their shift and act like clients are a burden when they need something. Anyone can get a job here which is scary. The vulnerable population deserves quality care and staff who actually know what their doing and have proper education regarding mental health and substance use.. Very disappointing experience.

This was the worst job ive ever had. It is so clicky within the agency. The people running it are so unhealthy.  They treat you awfully. There's no support It is highly stressful job, and absolutely no real support.  You are sworn not to ever speak of anything you witness there. And you will witness very unethical.things. If you try to advocate they will bury you and fire you. Whatever you do, don't go work there. It will ruin your life. They treat their clients horribly and the rules depend on who you are. The absolutely disturbing ethics and morals that are over looked and affecting already vulnerable people there are disheartening and just disturbing.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
supporting clients to maintain housing and potentially permanently move lives away from reentering the unhoused population and building capacity ti stay permanently house

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
low staff motivation to work hands on with clients and no support from upper managment to uphold the supportive housing model

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
low staff motivation to participate  and discrimination from managment goward staff as well as clients

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
busy when coworkers disengage from tasks


The whole system is set to crash, it is a fem organization that thinks harm reduction and housing barriers are the issue with the current environment - then they just pick and choose their favourites. They are constantly kicking people out (homeless males). This consists of a typical day discussing who to kick out to make room for the next candidate in order to keep their "non-profit" org run smoothly. 

The job for the most part is a security agent/ hotel check services attendant whose purpose is to record gossip in the communications for others to read. This job does not actualy do any good. woke culture at its finest. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
I work with very happy and understanding staff. Lots of fun and very easy going work atmosphere 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing at the moment… I guess making sure Im prepared for the day. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very calm environment!
We are helping people change their way of life and help them entire back into society.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Greeting clients in the morning and having a nice conversation as we prepare for the day.

Love my management, love the culture, I think ASK is a progressive company who is client centered and trying their utmost to do what is right.

Being a non-profit, the wages are average but they are good to their employees. Management reminds staff that it is important to self care and have a good work life balance.

The team is easy to talk to, open minded, creative, flexible. You will have autonomy when working with these lovely people.

It's my pleasure to work with them.

ASK wellness offers a really great work/life balance, and all the clients and other workers you meet are friendly and supportive. They provide you with training regarding gender inclusion, indigenous awareness and safety protocols. Management team is helpful and responds back quickly when you reach out. The pay could be better, but the hours are flexible and they are accommodating for sick days or time off. 

Loved my job with Ask Wellness, sadly I moved and commuting was not an option. My team peers were very supportive, the clients were amazing. I gained many new skills in the addiction sector.  Manager was very understanding of both employees and the clients care with dignity and respect.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Support worker 29 salaries reported	$27.85 per hour
Cook 7 salaries reported	$26.24 per hour
Outreach worker 9 salaries reported	$27.69 per hour
Cleaner 6 salaries reported	$23.66 per hour
Life skills trainer 4 salaries reported	$27.59 per hour

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