Youth Villages Employer Reviews

I had a caseload of 8-10 youths who I had to meet with at least once a week. I had to provide 16-18 hours of direct care services a week. I had to provide crisis intervention and was on call 24/7 during the week and rotated on call with coworkers for the weekends. The hardest part of the job was the unusual schedule and the on call. The most enjoyable – more...  part of the job was working with youth who wanted to change and improve their lives. I was also responsible for writing notes within 24 hours and completing monthly treatment plans. The treatment model at Youth Villages is very detailed and prepared me for any other job and taught me how to write appropriate treatment plans. – less

Working with behaviorally challenged youth does not allow for a typical day, other than you know you will have some challenges to face. I learned a lot about having patience and the need for this characteristic in the workplace. As part of the management team, I was able to develop my leadership skills in various areas, such as staff trainings, developmental – more...  plans, and various grids for compliance with several agencies. The hardest part of the job had to be the work with the youth, for they are aggressive at times, both verbally and physically. It was a challenge to be physically and verbally attacked while remaining calm and therapeutic, but that's what it takes to work with children with severe issues. At the same time, the work with the children was the most rewarding aspect as well, for when you see a child grow and become a responsible member of society, you can raise your head high knowing you helped shaped that youth in to the person they are today! – less

This job is great. It is a wonderful foot in the door to the counseling and social science field. They have great recruiting techniques, as far as great training to provide you with what you will need to be successful.

I worked here for 3 years. The overall INTENTION of the company sounds good, but they are not carried out. I started out in Intercept-community counseling and was promoted to Residential Masters level counselor. You are not paid well enough for what you do..being on call, loads and load of paperwork, being attacked my kids, hassling with DCS,stalkling – more...  parents down to get in family sessions..its overwhelming, exhausting and you will be lucky to get a supportive supervisor, but its not a guarantee. My first year I had 3 supervisors because many quit or stepped down. After being transferred and promoted, they did not want to increase my pay, even though I was promoted. After 3 years and a Masters degree my salary was only 39k. You will start at 23-26k if you have a Bachelors. I resigned after being sexually assaulted by a kid in October 2011 and YV attempted to cover this up, did not call police or file a report. Everything was left up to me. I – less

Difficult to balance work/life. Many directives but no support from superiors. Many unrealistic deadlines, STRESSFUL!

wonderful and fun place to work with an outstanding crew that always makes you feel welcome. i really enjoyed working working with this company.

Youth Villages is a very great organization committed to serving troubled adolescent and juvenile youth. The issue is that the work hours are very long and it is nearly impossible to request off due to the staff over turn rates. It is also very difficult to treat the youth if not all of the staff our one one accord and share the same vision and obey – more...  the program objectives and treatment plans. Great pay and great benefits, but could use direction from supervisors. – less

This was by far the worst place I have worked but after working here I was great at my next job. They will offer you advancement if you deserve it but if your good and want to leave they will do anything to keep you. They work you on what is suppose to be your off time and expect you to go above and beyond but you only get recognized if you mess up. – more...  When you mess up it may be because the rules depend on the person and the day they told you. – less

The company provides significant help to children, adolescents and youth who are troubled. The evidence-based treatment therapies are successful in helping children and families to empower their lives. Everyone works as a team and makes sacrifices to assure that the needs of the children are met.

I review them as job trafficking system, due to the high demand without compensation all day and night. Also requires one to work in inner cities locations that are very unsafe without support.