Do not work here!! - Anonymous employee YWCA Employee Review

1.0
Dec 18, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Gain experience in direct client care with victims of domestic violence.

Cons

I do not ever leave reviews but I need to warn people about this place. This specific location (Nashville and Middle TN) has consistent issues that have not changed with rotating management. This is a social work agency with no social workers in upper management. This causes corruption and EXTREME boundary crossing. There have been several incredulous ethical violations that should have cost people their licenses, jobs, and probably jail time. Training is poor. Management is incompetent. HR is corrupt. You may come in with the attitude of "I want to help make things better". I sure did. So many wonderful people have quit because of how bad it is. I was warned and did not listen. There is retaliation that follows anyone who speaks up about anything. Stay away from this place at all costs. Do not do this to your career or your mental health!! There are so many other opportunities. This is not worth it!!

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