To: SSLP, JJ GOLD, PAVYRACER BETPLOM, COUGAR BAIT & Bid Bad Wal!!

[flyingillini]

Generally speaking someone running a group home could get away with an MA in rehab psych or counseling psychology or an MSW

Do you know the laws and Regs in California? It is much much more than Group Homes. I have ILS, SLS , CT, AND AlS in place as well.

[1st and Ten]

Close, must have LPC, Masters and other qualifications. He makes decent money then the rest get low wages, the on-line staff only get 15 per hour. Sounds like you know a little about the field.

I don't know the housing prices in California...they are probably outrageous but that is about the rate for someone with a BA in psychology, social work or related field here on the East Coast. You really don't need anyone in your homes with higher than a BA as the inventions you will be using will be mostly behavior/supportive (daily living skills, etc). A licensed professional would be warranted for the supervisory aspect of the home as well as clinical management of the staff as well as billing. The regulatory aspect of your company must be a nightmare in California.

[1st and Ten]

Do you know the laws and Regs in California? It is much much more than Group Homes. I have ILS, SLS , CT, AND AlS in place as well.

You'll have to help me with the acronyms but I surmised these are liaison type programs between your institution and the State Government. A lot of cash if your willing to put your neck out and help with transition housing for those being release from county and state mental hospitals.

[flyingillini]

I don't know the housing prices in California...they are probably outrageous but that is about the rate for someone with a BA in psychology, social work or related field here on the East Coast. You really don't need anyone in your homes with higher than a BA as the inventions you will be using will be mostly behavior/supportive (daily living skills, etc). A licensed professional would be warranted for the supervisory aspect of the home as well as clinical management of the staff as well as billing. The regulatory aspect of your company must be a nightmare in California.

It is a nightmare, things change very often and not for the good. I have trouble finding good staff but I treat them well and always take care of them. That is why I have my hand in all programs. In order to run programs the State wants someone that is highly educated and qualified. The prices in Santa Barbara for a nice home is unlike anywhere. One of the problems is, I have to own the homes in order to run the group homes. If I could rent, I would own 100s of them. I am about to open a new one within 6 months that is going to be a level 2 for women. More of a SLS program with in-house staffing. What I deal with on a daily basis I don't wish upon anyone. It has given me a good life plus I enjoy what I do.

[pavyracer]

You'll have to help me with the acronyms but I surmised these are liaison type programs between your institution and the State Government. A lot of cash if your willing to put your neck out and help with transition housing for those being release from county and state mental hospitals.

I think we can explain the yayo use and spanish slang on these factors alone.

[flyingillini]

You'll have to help me with the acronyms but I surmised these are liaison type programs between your institution and the State Government. A lot of cash if your willing to put your neck out and help with transition housing for those being release from county and state mental hospitals.

Don't really deal with anyone coming from the Hospitals or Mental Institutions. I deal with adults with disabilities, Aspergers, Autisim, Mental Retardation, etc etc.. My new place is in that direction though, that is why it is taking me much longer and more of a lengthy process.

[1st and Ten]

It is a nightmare, things change very often and not for the good. I have trouble finding good staff but I treat them well and always take care of them. That is why I have my hand in all programs. In order to run programs the State wants someone that is highly educated and qualified. The prices in Santa Barbara for a nice home is unlike anywhere. One of the problems is, I have to own the homes in order to run the group homes. If I could rent, I would own 100s of them. I am about to open a new one within 6 months that is going to be a level 2 for women. More of a SLS program with in-house staffing. What I deal with on a daily basis I don't wish upon anyone. It has given me a good life plus I enjoy what I do.

I think the fact that you enjoy doing it is very important. It sounds like a job very close to your heart.

[flyingillini]

I think the fact that you enjoy doing it is very important. It sounds like a job very close to your heart.

I am doing exactly what I want to do with my life. On a daily basis, I still work on-line and deal with day to day clients. That is the one part I really enjoy. I wanted to make a good living and be on the business side of it as well. I wouldn't change what I do for a living for anything in the World.

[1st and Ten]

I am doing exactly what I want to do with my life. On a daily basis, I still work on-line and deal with day to day clients. That is the one part I really enjoy. I wanted to make a good living and be on the business side of it as well. I wouldn't change what I do for a living for anything in the World.

Excellent...you'll attract and keep more higher quality staff as you're able to convey that passion to your employees. I have held many low paying jobs, jobs where I could have commanded perhaps 15-20k more per year somewhere else, solely because of who was in charge. Intrinsic job satisfaction is very important in the Human Services field.