7 Reviews
Rating Distribution
Poor supervisory communication
Direct Support Professional described weak communication from supervisors and a general lack of engagement among coworkers around the mission of the work.
thumb_up Pros
- Meaningful work
thumb_down Cons
- Weak supervisor communication
- Disengaged coworkers
Rewarding but tough
Direct Care Staff called it a great experience overall but cautioned that new hires need thick skin to handle the day-to-day demands of the role.
thumb_up Pros
- Great overall experience
thumb_down Cons
- Emotionally demanding, need thick skin
Advancement available, but underpaid
Program Manager/Lead Direct Care Professional noted quick advancement opportunities and abundant overtime, but flagged poor work-life balance, low salaried pay, and thin mental health support for staff.
thumb_up Pros
- Quick advancement
- Abundant overtime
- Meaningful work
thumb_down Cons
- Poor work-life balance
- Underpaid when salaried
- Limited staff mental health support
Horrible treatment of staff
Direct Support Professional described employee treatment as horrible, citing inadequate support from the organization and unreasonable expectations placed on frontline staff.
thumb_down Cons
- Inadequate support
- Unreasonable expectations
Management doesn't care about workers
Direct Care Professional said management does not care about workers despite understaffing and ongoing safety concerns on the floor.
thumb_down Cons
- Understaffing
- Safety concerns
- Unsupportive management
Wonderful place to work
Executive Assistant called Devereux a wonderful place to work, describing the mission as rewarding and impactful.
thumb_up Pros
- Rewarding mission
- Meaningful impact
Overworked and underpaid
Direct Support Professional summarized the role as overworked, unappreciated, and underpaid relative to the demands of working with a challenging client population.
thumb_down Cons
- Overworked
- Underappreciated
- Underpaid