Certifynd ABA

Friends of Cyrus

place Saddle River, NJ 201-500 employees

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk
flagSettled federal employment discrimination lawsuit (Fowlkes v. Friends of Cyrus, 2:20-cv-17471, D.N.J., 2020-2021)
flagGlassdoor sentiment notably negative (2.7/5, 29% positive outlook)
flagRepeat employee complaints about pay, staffing ratios, and benefits accuracy
gavelFowlkes v. Friends of Cyrus, Inc. (D.N.J. 2020) - civil rights employment discrimination case, administratively terminated April 2021 pending settlement
policyMultiple Glassdoor/Indeed reviews allege management unresponsiveness and pay/benefits misrepresentation
BBB RatingNot Rated (file opened 8/25/2022; not BBB-accredited)

psychology Employee Sentiment

4.5

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Behavior analysts in the ABA clinic praised by some former technicians
  • add_circle Reasonable part-time hours and convenient locations
  • add_circle Mission-driven work serving adults with IDD

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Low pay relative to peer agencies (managers with BAs reportedly around $30k)
  • remove_circle High-acuity caseloads with thinner staffing ratios than competing agencies
  • remove_circle Reports of disorganization and unresponsive management
  • remove_circle Health insurance not accepted at some urgent care facilities
  • remove_circle Concerns about leadership/CEO accountability surfaced in multiple reviews