Does DESC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DESC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DESC. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DESC?

45% of DESC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DESC 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DESC?

Case Manager (21) , Residential Counselor (21) , Clinical Support Specialist (9) , Clinical Case Manager (6) , Mental Health Case Manager (6) , Shelter Counselor (5) , Behavioral Health Case Manager (4) , Counselor (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Peer Support Specialist (3) , Recruiter (3) , CSS (2) , Client Engagement Specialist (2) , On-call Residential Counselor (2) , Peer Specialist (2)

What are the pros of working at DESC according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is pretty good as well & benefits are great & paid for the company if it's only the employee being covered." ((in 16 reviews)); "Great coworkers for the most part and looks great on resume." ((in 13 reviews)); "The PTO is great." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good People and friendly at times" ((in 8 reviews)); "The only reason why I gave DESC two stars instead of one star is because its a great place to get your foot in the door to start a career in the mental health field and the Paid Time Off (PTO) is AWESOME." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DESC according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay!!" ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 10 reviews)); "Consequently, upper management is detached from both their clients and their employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "Low wages" ((in 4 reviews)); "High stress" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed DESC locations?

Seattle , Sacramento , Port Saint Lucie , Shoreline , West Seattle , Seattle Heights

DESC reviews

2.9

45% would recommend to a friend

(169 total reviews)

Daniel Malone

52% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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DESC has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 169 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The DESC employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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169 reviews

3.0

Feb 26, 2020

Working for a large non-profit

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best coworkers and clientele

Cons

Administration takes minimal feedback from employees and does not prioritize supporting on-the-ground staff

2.0

Jan 26, 2020

Work anywhere but here

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Health insurance is covered 100%, paid time off is generous

Cons

Staff safety is a low priority. Alone time with unstable clients is the norm, and even when a safety incident occurs (which is fairly often), they don't change a thing. Turnover is high and understaffing is the norm.

5.0

Jan 16, 2020

Great experience with a supportive team

Clinical case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great, supportive, passionate co-workers. Lots of opportunities for professional development.

Cons

Work is inherently stressful, lots of turnover.

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Jobs at DESC

Lead Clinical Supervisor - Night Shift, CDF

Crisis Outreach Clinical Shift Supervisor - Night Shift, MRRCT

Mental Health Professional (MHP) - Day Shift, CDF

Workplace Giving Coordinator

Peer Specialist - Night Shift, CDIS

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