Very Nescesary - Program Assistant WISH Drop-In Centre Society Employee Review

This organization does incredible work in the DTES community and beyond. They are committed to created a space that is welcoming, patient and supportive of all participants that fit the WISH mandate. This was my first mental health related job and kicked off my career that ultimately landed me as a social worker. I have great appreciation for the support managers, the floor team and participants provided for one another.

The pay has since increased, however while I was employed I found that the pay did not reflect the level of work required. Further, as usual in front line work, there was a very high volume of turn over and this at times made the work feel uneasy and workers not properly supported. Further, on many occasions, the shifts were understaffed.

Incredible team members, very important work in the downtown eastside. Harm reduction and meeting participants where they are at

Struggling with funding- no guarantee for shifts