Does Central City Concern pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Central City Concern employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Central City Concern. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Central City Concern?

64% of Central City Concern employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Central City Concern 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Central City Concern?

Case Manager (12) , Employment Specialist (5) , Director (3) , Manager (3) , Community Associate (2) , Community Manager (2) , Fleet Supervisor (2) , Health Assistant (2) , Intern (2) , Licensed Acupuncturist (2) , Mental Health Counselor (2) , Program Manager (2) , Resident Services Coordinator (2) , Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC) (2) , Supervisor (2)

What are the pros of working at Central City Concern according to real employee reviews?

"Good people doing good things to bring inclusivity to those less fortunate." ((in 15 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 13 reviews)); "Excellent team environment and culture of compassion for the populations we serve." ((in 5 reviews)); "Very diverse and dedicated team." ((in 5 reviews)); "Absolutely amazing mission, and dedication towards their cause." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Central City Concern according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and huge staff turnover" ((in 7 reviews)); "based training difficult." ((in 5 reviews)); "varies greatly depending on what building you work at, some supervisors are great, some are terrible." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Central City Concern layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Central City Concern layoffs and their outlook for job security at Central City Concern in 2026.

Central City Concern reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(142 total reviews)

Andy Mendenhall, M.D.

79% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (142 reviews)

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Central City Concern has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 142 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Central City Concern employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

142 reviews

3.0

May 14, 2025

Rewarding Work, but Financially Challenging

Employment specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Making a direct impact in clients' lives. Gaining experience working with diverse populations. Building meaningful connections with clients. Opportunities for professional development.

Cons

Pay does not match the cost of living. High workload with minimal administrative support. Emotional and mental strain from client crises. Limited opportunities for substantial raises. Safety concerns in certain locations.

3.0

May 8, 2025

Over worked ok pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

4 weeks pto a year starting, cheap insurance through kaiser, working for a purpose.

Cons

You will be worked like a dog with very little- if any thanks. HR does not care about you and neither do the managers.

3.0

Mar 27, 2025

Emotionally and mentally draining work. Not a lot of followthrough on training or supervision from management

Housing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rewarding work. Self-paced and pretty much make your own schedule

Cons

Very large company with high turnover. Mentally and emotionally draining. Prone to burnout.

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Jobs at Central City Concern

Resident Advocate - Golden West

On-Call Treatment Assistant

Community Building Assistant

Case Manager - Starlight