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Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre

I cannot speak to the other reviews as I was a casual staff. For a registered charity, the Norwood Centre paid a generous wage, noticeably more than I received working at other charities. 

The environment was amicable, and the staff were all very friendly. They always greeted me and came off to me as a group that looked out for each other. There was always healthy food available, there was a lot of support and assistance as I worked in all of child minding, kitchen and reception. 

There were many opportunities to advance career wise. Many casual staff that I worked with moved onto family support positions. I was venerously offered the teaching position as an early childhood educator, but did not take it for my "dream" job.

I could tell that most staff were very passionate about providing services for families in need. Overall I think the Norwood Centre is a great place to work.

As a former employee I am grateful for my experiences and challenges at Norwood.  The Executive Director is someone who leads with passion, dedication, spirit and knowledge.  The Leadership Team are continually aiming for excellence through supportive experiences, clear and consistent guidelines, and hands on learning.  This form of Leadership is hard to come by out in the community.  Norwood is a true gem.  The staff and programs are dedicated to meet the fullest potential of all their participants.  I wish there was a Norwood in every city, town and community.  

Often said by staff that there should be a revolving door for an entrance because they fire people so often and oddly enough they seem to fire them in 3's. Staff leaving was once handled with a group meeting to discuss how people felt was eventually replaced with a form email "we wish them luck..." then its like that person is dead to them never to be mentioned again. Managers telling bold faced lies about staff to cover their own incompetence or coercing staff to complain repeatedly about other staff to facilitate that person getting written up so they can then fire them (gotta follow proper procedure) saying this environment is toxic is an insult to toxic chemicals. If I could give one word of advice, RUN!

This organization is doing amazing work in the community.  Their goal is to support early childhood development and to support caregivers to be the best they can in parenting their children.  People work hard here, but there is a lot of fun and laughter as well.  Everyone is so dedicated and passionate about making life better for children and families.  The salary is very good for a non profit, but the benefits are phenomenol.  Full prescription coverage, massage, dental, vision, RRSP, etc.  Plus 2 weeks off over Christmas and 1 week off at Spring Break (all paid) on top of your regular 2 weeks of vacation.

Job description altered after interview. 
Salary in contract was different to the one stated upon job offer, so were working hours/times and location of office space.
First day of work I was ordered to stay home as management had not yet discussed a plan of action for this position although it was not filled for over 6 months.
Meetings were cancelled, changed around or supervisor late.
In week 1 job description was changed again about 3times by supervisor without having discussed it prior with management.

Tense work environment with few office space so most administrative duties must be completed in shared computer rooms with about ten computers and ten co- workers at a time entering daily data.  High value placed on client/childcare excellence and family support.  Low wages for frontline workers but great vacation days.  Managers dismiss frontline workers pretty easily.  Asked to perform duties not in job description.  Lots of snacks available everyday.

A positive environment when staff support one another in day to day work with children and families.  Such a great team that makes you feel that you are working within a large family.  Support from management through one on one conversations both scheduled and unscheduled.  Workplace culture is one that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.

Amazing place for families and children but the work environment can be toxic and bullying is common in upper management. Despite staff bringing concerns about a specific manager  forward they are promoted and other staff are bullied in to leaving.
Micromanagement is a major issue as well.

Always arrived early to talk to staff before we all head to our stations,,the cook would have fresh coffee and sometimes a treat! Great place to work, the Director was awesome - everybody helped out everybody - the hardest part was leaving to work with sister company, Clareview Head Start (another great story too)

Overall, I found working for Norwood extremely tiring and that it burnt me out quickly. The upper management plays favourites, and micromanages everyone below, despite not knowing the in depth details of their role. I had many mangers during my time due to employee turnover. The constant change in employees also makes it difficult for the clients and families. It is a difficult place to work.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Early childhood teacher 1 salary reported	$27.08 per hour
Babysitter/nanny 1 salary reported	$18.10 per hour
Family support worker 1 salary reported	$27.08 per hour
Early childhood specialist 1 salary reported	$27.08 per hour
Home visitor 3 salaries reported	$27.08 per hour

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