News Jan 15, 2009 at 4:00 am

Homeless Shelter Worker on "Work Plan"

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I think it's been clear for a long time that homeless shelter workers are over paid as it is. When I see them feeding their families with NAME BRAND mac n' cheese or hamburger helper it makes me sick! I know one shelter worker who actually drives a 1989 Honda Civic! This flaunting of funds is obsene, and this is just further proof that they're all in it for the money and in not concerned about the client's mental health needs being met or the client's general success.
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Average starting wage for a AFSCME Union Organizer according to their website: $39,956 (include free family health coverage, car allowance, 13 paid holidays, 401k, pension plan and more).
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I am a honorably discharged veteran and I was case managed by Rachel Hansen during my time spent at TPI. At no time did I feel Miss Hansen was doing anything less than what she was able to do for me. To suggest that Rachel Hansen might not be concerned about a client's mental health, or that she fails to do all she can to assist her client's in their attempts to obtain some type of permanent housing to me is a less than fair statement. I believe Rachel Hansen is always concerned with each of her client's overall success. However, I sometimes sensed that perhaps her options for me were somewhat limited. Hence Rachel's frustrations with the system. Moreover, I imagine that each client's case is unique and therefore presents a unique set of obsticle for her to overcome. Surely Rachel's job cannot be an easy one. Yet I never felt she was lacking in mine or any other client's general overall success. Furthermore Rachel, you have every right to advocate for yourself and for others in your kind of work without any fear of retribution.

Best Wishes,

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