Pros
There is so much to do in this area to serve PWUD, the unhoused, and the underserved mentally ill people that come through SOS's doors.
Cons
There is little to no staff support, and gossip is rampant. Professional retaliation is a regular occurrence. There is a large gap between management and regular staff, and that power dynamic is often exploited. They seem unable to empower staff to grow and instead favor a management style that is punitive and often humiliating. This contributes to the severe burnout inevitably suffered by staff, as the actual work is extremely difficult and often a matter of life and death. This is also proven out by the fast turnover rate, something that is often falsely attributed to the status of the staff's recovery, or due to the fact that SOS does not offer a realistic living wage - so if a staff member is truly talented they are forced to go elsewhere. Lastly, the director of this org rules with fear and an iron fist, and loves to micromanage. Beware his ego - it is the biggest and most dangerous hurdle I experienced in my time at SOS.