“In both programs, COMPASS helps youth and families build the skills they need to move forward in their lives. COMPASS is a unique place with an amazing group of hard-working, dedicated people. We are all different, but we come together with the same mission of helping and supporting others.”

“I have worked for COMPASS my whole professional career because our priority has always been the students and families we serve. We do great work! I have been lucky to hold many different leadership positions here, which has allowed me to grow both professionally and personally. COMPASS has always managed to attract great employees, making my working environment fantastic.”

“It is so inspiring to see the dedication that all staff have to making sure our students, individuals, and families have the resources to be safe and successful.”

“There are so many reasons that I love working at COMPASS, it is hard to put them into a sentence or two. The first thing is having the opportunity to work with our students. Often working against all odds, they persevere! They are not only our students – they are often our teachers! We have an amazing and dedicated staff that provide consistent encouragement and support to our students and to each other. Our days can be challenging, but our team makes it all work. It is a pleasure and an honor to work at COMPASS.”

“COMPASS is a very supportive setting, that builds strong relationships with students, parents, guardians, and collaterals. We strive to build capacity and help students reach their full potential. Additionally, it is great to use technology to help our staff, students, and clients succeed.”

“COMPASS is important because we accept all students for where they are when they come to us, from the minute they start we build relationships so they will have they ability to recognize their strengths and develop skills to compensate for their weaknesses. I like working at COMPASS because everyday I get to watch students learn they have a voice, they are stronger than they thought they were, and most importantly meet individual goals that will lead them to life long successes.”

“COMPASS is important because of the effort we make to have a positive effect on the children and families we work with.”

“COMPASS is providing hope for and making a difference in the lives of those students who struggle to be successful in mainstream education. COMPASS is designed to address the needs of students who have often experienced significant trauma in their lives. We provide a safe haven where they can learn to trust adults again, as well as believe in their ability to be productive members of society. COMPASS is one of the few schools that embody the philosophy and practices I was taught in my MAT coursework. We make a positive difference in student’s lives.”