"[The best part of being an employee at Central Rivers AEA is] being involved in an innovative organization that offers opportunities to learn new skills that are needed to help me be productive in my career." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"I love the environment and services we provide. I feel like we make a difference and are allowed the flexibility to be able to independently work and create outside the box ideas. I would recommend working for Central Rivers AEA and have recruited quite a few employees." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"I'm motivated to work at Central Rivers AEA because of the students I work with and the understanding of administration. I know that if something comes up in my home life, I will have the flexibility to deal with it." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"The benefits and pay are really good, there are a lot of people to support a variety of needs. Working with children is a really important job, and I enjoy what I do..." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"What motivates me about Central Rivers AEA is the encouragement to utilize skills I have in the work I do. It is also the trust that I am doing my job..." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"CRAEA has made efforts in establishing collaboration and connections among staff in recent years. They have gone to great lengths to show employees that our mental health is important to them." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey

Onboarding

Welcome aboard! We’re excited to have you join our team. Some information you may be interested in

What to expect in your first 90-days…

First day wins:
- Meet my team
- Tour the office, create my own workspace
30-day milestones:
- My short-term goals are set
- My general training tasks are up-to-date
60-day milestones:
- I know who to contact to assist me with my questions/concerns
- I have developed a routine that will support my goals
90-day milestones:
- I understand the agency’s strategic plan
- I understand my role within the agency
- I have built stronger relationships with my team