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

2.0

Feb 27, 2025

Staff is Great

Anonymous- salaried staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They do amazing work with the children who attend the school

Cons

Human Services jobs do not pay enough

Melmark Response

1y

Thank you for voicing your experience at Melmark. With a workforce retention rate of over 80%, Melmark is proud to offer competitive salary and benefits packages and is consistently the highest paying human services organization when compared to similar direct service providers. We often offer sign-on and retention bonuses and look for opportunities to enhance our benefits packages regularly to address employee feedback and requests. If you would like to discuss a specific concern relating to your salary or benefits, please email HRFeedback@melmark.org.

3.0

Feb 5, 2025

Its ok

Aba counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Other ABA Counselors Kids

Cons

Behaviors Micro management/aggression Fake people

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.

2.0

Jan 29, 2025

Ok place

Aba counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kids are amazing and the job is interesting and rewarding

Cons

Good luck getting a day off. Some staff don’t care about the kids.

Melmark Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback and understand your concerns about maintaining a work-life balance. As a direct service provider, we provide compassionate care to the vulnerable individuals we serve 24/7/365. We promote the use of paid time off (PTO) to ensure that employees can effectively manage their personal lives alongside their work commitments and offer resources to provide additional support for employees who may experience personal or work-related challenges. Additionally, our management team is committed to regularly reviewing workload expectations to identify areas for improvement. If you would like to discuss specific concerns, please email HRFeedback@melmark.org.

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