Certifynd ABA

Alternative Services Connecticut

place Colchester, CT 51-200 employees

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk
flagVery low employee satisfaction scores (Glassdoor 2.5/5, Indeed 2.3-2.4/5)
flagOnly 30% of Glassdoor employees would recommend working there
flagWork-life balance rated 2.0/5 on Glassdoor — among the lowest possible
flagChronic understaffing reported across residential programs
flagCompensation described as extremely low for behavior specialist roles
flagNot ABA-primary — behavioral services are a component of broader IDD services
BBB RatingA+

psychology Employee Sentiment

4.7

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Meaningful work supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
  • add_circle Good people to work with — coworkers and clients are positive
  • add_circle Feeling of doing something important and making a difference
  • add_circle Some support from upper management and administration
  • add_circle Creative autonomy if you can solve your own problems

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Extremely low pay for behavior specialists and direct support staff
  • remove_circle Huge lack of communication from upper management; messages not responded to timely
  • remove_circle Chronic understaffing in residential homes causing stress and forced overtime
  • remove_circle Outdated documentation processes requiring unpaid overtime to complete
  • remove_circle Medical/dental benefits described as too expensive relative to low pay
  • remove_circle Nepotism in management hiring — always promoting from within without merit
  • remove_circle Forced overtime and difficulty getting time off for appointments or personal reasons
  • remove_circle Vacation time accumulates very slowly; minimal sick time
  • remove_circle Company cares about individuals served but not about employee well-being