Would not recommend - Family Intervention Specialist Youth Villages Employee Review

1.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible scheduling, kids and families are great.

Cons

Poor management, more worried about numbers than the families. They promote people to supervisors who have no idea what they are doing. I asked my supervisor for resources once and she told me to google it. High turnover, not enough money, you feel like a cop to the families.

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Cons

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4.0
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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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