Pay and management are lacking - Family Intervention Specialist Youth Villages Employee Review

1.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Health benefits. They reimburse mileage. They give you a platform to look for interventions so you don't have to do your own

Cons

You are essentially a babysitter for DCF involved kids and parents. You are cheated out of your overtime and expected to babysit families and children more than doing actual therapy and learning how to be a good social worker or therapist. The pay looks high and attractive until you realize that for the work you do, they pay breadcrumbs. They will have you drive far out of your home territory. Work life balance does not exist. Not worth it. Managers and supervisors have no experience and they micromanage terribly, giving you no value to your time spent. Promotion is not a thing

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5.0
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Cons

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4.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

* Fulfilling mission with meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of children and families. * Competitive pay and benefits compared to many other nonprofit organizations. * Lots of “lifers” and long-tenured employees who are deeply committed to the organization and its mission. * Standard PTO policy that supports work-life balance and encourages employees to take time off. * Strong opportunities for personal and professional growth, especially for employees who take initiative. * Mission-driven culture where people genuinely care about the youth and families served and are committed to doing what’s right. * Great learning environment with experienced colleagues, supportive mentors, and opportunities to develop new skills.

Cons

* Work-life balance can be challenging at times. * Maternity leave and additional benefits lag behind those offered by many peer organizations and employers. * Performance review and compensation structure can make salary growth feel limited without a promotion or role change. * Aging leadership team seems to lack strong succession planning. * Lack of diversity within senior leadership compared to the broader employee base and communities served. * Siloed departments and teams create communication gaps and limit cross-functional collaboration.

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