Overworked, overstressed, don’t work here - Lead Direct Care Professional Devereux Employee Review

1.0
Apr 8, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Many staff were great to work with. Some kids were awesome to be with

Cons

Too many to list -upper management. They don’t care about you. They “listen” to you but talk about you behind your back -staff talk badly about other staff and kids all the time -always short staffed no matter how many people are “hired” -lots of staff got injured during crises (some hospitalized) -no breaks ever

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits and many opportunities to learn from those with more knowledge. Very welcoming team and everyone is their with the same goal of serving our clients!

Cons

None to list at this moment.

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Devereux Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your thoughtful feedback! We’re grateful to have you as part of the Devereux team and wish you continued growth and success in your role.
4.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working with kids and families is rewarding. Freedom to build your own approach and interventions for your sessions. Fair pay with mileage reimbursement. Not every day will look the same. Other direct support staff are great to work with. Time off is accrued generously.

Cons

Lots of travel. Inconsistent scheduling. Some days can be long. PM shift for the most part, so take advantage of your free time in the morning since you will likely be documenting late into the night. High emphasis on quantity over quality,

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