This is disheartening to write.
I have given over 6 years of servitude to Vocational Improvement Program, Inc. In that time, I went above and beyond to help them keep contracts that were on the verge of being lost because of faults from other employees and management. This company will overlook any above and beyond work you choose to do and will expect you to continue to work at that standard. This company is family owned and operated and therefore anyone with affiliation to a member that is in a management or exec. position has special privileges compared to others employed by VIP. In the near 7 years I worked with the company, I never felt appreciated for the work I did, except for by the clients who I helped. This position has put me in stressful situations, including a near miss hostage situation and the IRC Terrorist incident. I was never talked to, consolidated, or helped when dealing with those incidents, despite being on the clock an directly involved with the incident. I even reached out to management and all I got back were the same trainings we go over annually regarding how to deal with 'Job Coach' Burnouts. In my near 7 years at VIP I have helped save the lives of 2 different client while in emergency situations and was criticized for 1 of them because I wasn't following 'protocol'. This place is okay for its mission to want to help adults with disabilities, however, it is not a good place for long term employment. I felt the need to share this for any new & current employees or those considering employment with VIP. Rule to the wise: Be mindful of those you surround yourself with at VIP. read more