Is 25,000 for a case manager position too low a salary?

yes all non- profits pay low...A school based case manager starts out at 25K in Indiana and you really are not going to get rich in non-profit...but the experience is priceless and a great stepping stone towards a better paying job. It will definitely look better on your resume than a school bus driver!

Take the job and get the experience you will need for a better job!

I checked out the Occupational Information Network, they do research on median wages. It looks like the median wage for a 'Case Manager' is $36,640. Well above what you've been offered. If you want to search again, use the 2nd link below and type 'Case Manager' into the 'Keyword or O*NET-SOC code' field, there were a number of options, the one I chose had 'Case Manager' in it, that's the first link I've given you.

One of the best ways to determine if the salary you've been offered is in the 'ball park' is to do research on local recruitment sites. I say 'local' as a job's vicinity can impact how much you get paid. I'm not sure what the sites in your area would be, but you're no doubt aware.

More good news from the Occupational Information Network is that the projected growth (2006-2016) for this type of position was much faster than average (21% or higher).

What does that mean for you? You're in demand!

I think most people who go for job interviews feel stuck with the initial offer - remember, an interview goes two ways, you've also got to be happy with the salary package. Don't forget you wowed them, so they obviously know that you'd be a great contributor.

As you're not happy with the salary, try negotiating, let them know that the median is $36K+ and ask them how they can make up the difference in either a combination of cash and other benefits such as extended vacation time, paying for training courses etc. You could suggest a trial and if you do a great job, ask for a pay rise on a certain date to be put into your contract.

If they won't budge on the $$, you have to consider what else they can offer to compensate for the low pay eg training that will take you to the next level in your career (with more pay), job experience, working with people who are top in their field.

Should you keep looking elsewhere? Well, I'd negotiate first to see what's really in it for you. Then make the decision. If this new role would be considered a promotion you might want to take it for a year to get the experience and then move on.

Good luck!

Madisen

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That's a really good starting wage for the nonprofit sector. I'm a case manager at a homeless shelter and I started off making $20,000. But its a good position to have to get experience so that you may get a higher paying position in the future.

I'd suggest doing it for a year and then moving on...

Just take it and don't worry. It is low but no too low. YOu will be promoted fast and your salary will go up as you become indispensible..

to to to to to to to to to low you can make at least one mill