Certifynd ABA

The Caring Community of CT Inc.

place Colchester, CT 201-500 employees

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7 Reviews

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All reviews (7)

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Regretted joining

work Community Living Specialist calendar_today Aug 26, 2025 public via Indeed

Reviewer describes poor management and a toxic environment, saying they regretted taking the job.

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  • Direct work with consumers
thumb_down Cons
  • Poor management
  • Toxic environment
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Favoritism and hostility

work Community Living Specialist calendar_today May 16, 2025 public via Indeed

Reviewer describes a hostile work environment with favoritism, saying staff outside the favored group are ignored and undervalued.

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  • Hostile work environment
  • Favoritism
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Manipulative upper management

work CLS Worker calendar_today Jan 24, 2025 public via Indeed

Reviewer calls upper management manipulative and describes a negative culture with staff burnout.

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  • Manipulative upper management
  • Staff burnout
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Rewarding but understaffed

work Community Living Specialist calendar_today Mar 2, 2024 public via Indeed

Reviewer finds the work rewarding with good pay/benefits and bonuses, but cites mandatory overtime and chronic understaffing.

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  • Rewarding work
  • Good benefits and pay
  • Bonuses
  • Paid time off
thumb_down Cons
  • Mandatory overtime
  • Chronic understaffing
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Advancement tied to connections

work Job Coach calendar_today Feb 15, 2024 public via Indeed

Reviewer enjoyed working with clients but says advancement depends on personal connections rather than merit, amid high turnover.

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  • Enjoyed working with individuals served
thumb_down Cons
  • High staff turnover
  • Advancement based on personal connections
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Ten-year perspective

work Community Living Specialist calendar_today Dec 9, 2023 public via Indeed

Long-tenured (10-year) employee describes ups and downs, noting one-on-one work with adults with special needs and above-average regional pay, offset by rising workload.

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  • One-on-one work with adults served
  • Above-average regional pay
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  • Increased workload relative to compensation
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Good team, room to grow

work Direct Support Professional calendar_today Nov 6, 2023 public via Indeed

Reviewer describes supportive coworkers and a team environment, noting it's possible to build a career at multiple locations.

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  • Good coworker support
  • Team environment
  • Career advancement opportunities