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Rewarding and tough work, folks with little resilience need not apply - Anonymous Grafton Integrated Health Network Employee Review

5.0
Oct 30, 2019
Anonymous
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Mission driven organization that is trying to do the right thing by their clients- that includes everyone from the direct care staff up to the CEO. I've been with the company for over 15 years and could fill a book with heart warming stories. If you work here, you have the chance to make a difference in the lives of others. I mean a real difference. From offering a safe space for clients who have suffered horrible tragedies to teaching them skills they can use in their daily lives to become independent. Its beautiful. Not only can you go to work feeling like you're contributing to a meaningful mission, but you can form life-long friendships with your coworkers who are with you through the good times and the bad. After all, these are folks that form your supports- both emotionally and physically. You will share deep emotional experiences at work that are hard to find in most other settings. The organization is constantly looking at how to be a better employer. Don't read the sour grapes on some of these reviews. Annual bonuses and salary adjustments happen rather frequently- moreso than what you'll be finding in other nonprofits. It also invests in its employees in the form of tuition reimbursement- which I've taken advantage of in getting my degree. The minimum expectation? Get good grades to qualify for the reimbursement. There are opportunities for advancement, with the tuition reimbursement opening doors, but also for travel and training. All you have to do is show interest. The company even developed an alternative to restraint and seclusion, which was a game changer for me in my work. I've seen it work, and its helped me or my clients get hurt like we used to back when we restrained constantly.

Cons

Working in this field is tough. I've been fortunate to see other agencies that work with similar populations and they all know this to be true. When you're working with folks who have the behaviors we see (i.e. aggression, self harm, acting out), you are exposed to things that you typically don't see in other work settings. Its what you sign up for. From my experience, people are either cut out for this kind of work, or they're not. You have to have a thick skin, and be ready for what will inevitably happen. From the looks of some of these reviews, you can read it- where they've not stayed long and complain about how dangerous it is, or how the alternative strategies the company has developed isn't safe. What a crock. I've seen it work, in their toughest setting, at the residential treatment center, so I know it works. But like anything, the staff member has to give it a chance. I'd also bet the ones who complain about "using pillows" are the same folks who were constantly trying to control their clients through fear or intimidation. If you're into that sort of thing, keep away. Or if you’re here already- get lost. The rest of us don't want you on board. We’re here to help folks.

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Grafton Integrated Health Network Response
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Thank you for the wonderful review! You’re right – it does take commitment to work with our clients, but making a difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs is incredibly rewarding. We are happy to hear that you appreciate our annual bonuses and were able to take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program. We are proud to have you as a member of our team and are grateful for the hard work you put in day in and day out. If you’re interested in sharing your thoughts about Grafton more widely, please reach out to communications@grafton.org.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Supervisor/manager
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This is a rewarding job. My supervisor is supportive and there are opportunities for growth within the company. The individuals served and the team that I work with is what keeps me coming back. The collaboration and care for the individuals can be seen by the staff that work with the individuals.

Cons

Some days can be challenging due to the high level of individual needs for the individuals that are served but if staff remain positive, collaborate, and work as a team this can be turned into a positive.

1.0
Jun 16, 2026
Residential counselor i
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There were always opportunities for overtime & advancement. Helping individuals with disabilities can be very uplifting. There were usually opportunities to work at the school, as well as the group homes. You can make a true difference in someone's life.

Cons

The group homes were constantly understaffed. Unfortunately, in addition to their developmental disabilities, many of the clients at Grafton were aggressive and violent! A very disturbed young man placed his hands around my neck and attempted to strangle me. I was reassigned to another home. Unbeknownst to me, this location housed the most hostile and violent clients. I was routinely bitten, attacked, etc. My termination resulted from an episode where a client attacked me, my co-worker and the other clients. During the struggle, the aggressor was smacked a few times. The incident resulted in me having to go court. The Chesterfield District Attorney made every attempt to have me jailed. I know have a Misdemeanor Assault & Battery charge on my record (my only offense) and cannot work in healthcare or caregiving related fields. I have a background in education and sales, prior to working at Grafton. The Misdemeanor now flags my criminal background checks and has prevented me from receiving employment is fields that have nothing to do with Mental Health, Caregiving etc. This one incident has changed the trajectory of my ability to land a well paying job.

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