Does Beacon Specialized Living pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Beacon Specialized Living employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Beacon Specialized Living. This rating has improved by 18% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Beacon Specialized Living?

82% of Beacon Specialized Living employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Beacon Specialized Living 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Beacon Specialized Living?

Direct Support Professional (DSP) (37) , Program Director (11) , Home Manager (10) , Direct Care Staff (6) , Care Team Manager (5) , Program Manager (5) , Assistant Manager (4) , Day Program Professional (3) , Direct Service Professional (3) , District Director (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Art Instructor (2) , Assistant Home Manager (2) , Behavior Specialist (2) , Care Giver (2)

What are the pros of working at Beacon Specialized Living according to real employee reviews?

"All staff have been informative and helpful in regards to the rules and expectations along with each individual client." ((in 7 reviews)); "Supportive leadership that encourages growth and open communication" ((in 7 reviews)); "Helping people is a pro" ((in 6 reviews)); "Benefits are decent/average." ((in 6 reviews)); "Amazing coworkers and managment." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Beacon Specialized Living according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is very low for certain positions but overtime is available to some." ((in 11 reviews)); "Very little training and support from managers." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some upper management were outright liars and fraudulent" ((in 4 reviews)); "I understand that we get over 20 days of PTO, but that includes any sick days we may have to take, 8 holidays we" ((in 3 reviews)); "Some favoritism was shown for people who clearly could not do their job" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Beacon Specialized Living locations?

Kalamazoo , Scranton , Princeton , Bangor , Minneapolis , Lansing , Middlesex , Willingboro , Woodbridge , Lawrence , Mendota Heights , Columbia , Madison , Adell , Plainwell , Battle Creek , Lapeer , Eau Claire , Columbus , Fairborn , Clarks Summit , Traverse , Jackson , Jersey City , Toms River , Richmond , Dumfries , Jefferson City , Cedarburg , Kewaskum

Beacon Specialized Living reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(195 total reviews)

Darren W. Hodgdon

85% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Culture & values

4.0

Senior management

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

Beacon Specialized Living has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 195 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Beacon Specialized Living employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

195 reviews

1.0

Sep 24, 2016

Adult preschool prison

Direct care staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The rewards of being the clients achieve their goals and work their way to semi or Independent Living

Cons

Management needs to communicate better with staff and staff needs to communicate better with other staff

Beacon Specialized Living Response

7y

Hi - Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry to hear you did not have the best experience. Beacon is proud to provide a positive work environment, where employees are treated with respect, are given opportunities for advancement and receive an attractive wage and benefit package. We are always striving to treat our staff and residents with care and respect.

4.0

May 24, 2016

Medical Department Manager

Office manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Taking care of those less fortunate. Allows Freedom to do many things in function of job

Cons

Mandates Flexibility - must be thinking on your feet at all times. Many changes and interruptions without advance or prior notice. Many people telling you what to do, not just direction from manager.

Beacon Specialized Living Response

7y

Hello - Thank you for your positive, four-star review. Beacon is proud to provide a positive work environment, where employees are treated with respect, are given opportunities for advancement and receive an attractive wage and benefit package. We are always striving to treat our staff and residents with care and respect.

2.0

Oct 28, 2014

Multiple problems with administration - very good at keeping significant issues just below the radar

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The business of helping people diagnosed with a mental illness or developmental disability is needed Wages and benefits can be good Some upper management personnel are honest

Cons

Upper management have honesty and Integrity issues- lying is not uncommon Very poor administrative communication Administration will find a scapegoat when licensing issues or fiscal problems arise Do not think your job is secure

Beacon Specialized Living Response

7y

Hi - Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry to hear you did not have the best experience. Beacon is proud to provide a positive work environment, where employees are treated with respect, are given opportunities for advancement and receive an attractive wage and benefit package. We are always striving to treat our staff and residents with care and respect.

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