Does Melmark pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Melmark employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Melmark. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Melmark?

53% of Melmark employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Melmark 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Melmark?

ABA Counselor (57) , ABA Therapist (17) , Special Education Teacher (6) , Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (5) , Director (5) , Program Manager (5) , ABA Residential Counselor (4) , Education Coordinator (3) , Residential Counselor (3) , ABA Classroom Counselor (2) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant Program Manager (2) , BCBA (2) , Behavior Support Specialist (2) , Direct Support Staff (2)

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

"Great training" ((in 15 reviews)); "The benefits are great" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great pay and rewarding experience" ((in 9 reviews)); "Lots of support from supervisor and supportive work environment" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great staff to work with" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Management does not care about the kids or it’s employees." ((in 26 reviews)); "Upper management is awful and condescending." ((in 10 reviews)); "There is no such thing as time off." ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours and being moved to other houses frequently" ((in 5 reviews)); "Work/life balance is difficult." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Melmark locations?

Andover , Berwyn , Stoughton , Philadelphia , North Andover , Charlotte , Boston , Dracut , Brookhaven , Bryn Mawr , Media , Newtown , Newtown Square , Methuen , Phila , Devon-Berwyn

Melmark reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(243 total reviews)

Rita M. Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA

65% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

Melmark has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 243 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Melmark employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

243 reviews

1.0

Apr 23, 2025

Don’t work here

Behavior specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kids are great to get to know

Cons

You will get injured and the higher ups with act like it’s your fault.

Melmark Response

1y

Thank you for taking time to voice your experience. We are disappointed that you feel your experience has not been positive over the past 6 years as we value trying to improve our culture and would appreciate an opportunity to learn more from your specific input. The safety and well-being of our employees and the individuals we serve is our number one priority. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and our facilities are intentionally designed and constructed to safely serve our individuals. We dedicate significant resources to supporting our highly skilled workforce, including a rigorous onboarding process, comprehensive training and retraining programs, and professional development opportunities. To report a specific concern, please email HRFeedback@melmark.org so that we can immediately address any safety issues or concerns regarding management.

2.0

Apr 19, 2025

Apply elsewhere

Aba counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-The kids are great -Easy enough schedule

Cons

Where do I begin: -YOU WILL GET INJURED. Management does not care. -Lack of support from management -UNDERSTAFFED -You will be punched, clawed, spat at, thrown feces and urine at you -Everyone is burnt out -Extremely high turnover rate -You ARE replaceable -Ultimately admin does not care for you even if they say it -Be prepared for permanent scars on your body, especially hands and face ALSO: most of their new hires are straight out of college and naive

Melmark Response

1y

Thank you for sharing feedback about your experience at Melmark. The safety and well-being of our employees and the individuals we serve is our number one priority. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and our facilities are intentionally designed and constructed to safely serve our individuals. We dedicate significant resources to supporting our highly skilled workforce, including a rigorous onboarding process, comprehensive training and retraining programs, and professional development opportunities. To report a specific concern, please email HRFeedback@melmark.org so that we can immediately address any safety issues.

2.0

Apr 1, 2025

Stressful

Aba counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits Teamwork Sign on bonus and holiday bonus

Cons

Stressful Micromanagement Lack of support Understaffed

Melmark Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback and take your concerns regarding management practices very seriously. We regularly review our leadership approach and implement training programs to ensure a positive and supportive work environment. We are committed to fostering open communication and encourage you to email HRFeedback@melmark.org if you would like to further discuss specific concerns.

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