Certifynd ABA

Youth Advocate Programs Inc.

place Harrisburg, PA 500+ employees

3.6
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8 Reviews

Rating Distribution

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1 (13%)
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All reviews (8)

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Great team despite unpredictability

work PMHNP-BC calendar_today Jul 2, 2026 public via Indeed

Long-tenured employee (6+ years) says the team is highly collaborative and management is flexible even when circumstances are unpredictable.

thumb_up Pros
  • Strong team collaboration
  • Flexible, understanding management
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Good client work, workplace culture concerns

work Behavioral Health Technician calendar_today May 18, 2026 public via Indeed

Former employee valued the client experience and professional growth opportunities but described inconsistent professionalism in the workplace.

thumb_up Pros
  • Valuable client experience
  • Professional development opportunities
thumb_down Cons
  • Inconsistent workplace professionalism
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Declined under newer leadership

work Behavioral Health Technician calendar_today May 10, 2026 public via Indeed

Former employee says the organization used to be a good place to work but conditions worsened under new leadership, citing high turnover and mandatory after-hours training with low pay and no benefits.

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  • High turnover
  • Mandatory after-hours trainings/meetings
  • Low pay, no benefits
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Team-oriented, mission-driven

work Youth Advocate calendar_today Apr 28, 2026 public via Indeed

Current employee describes a supportive, team-oriented culture centered on helping at-risk youth.

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  • Team-oriented culture
  • Clear shared mission
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Grant-funded instability

calendar_today Apr 9, 2026 public via Indeed

Reviewer notes that reliance on grant funding creates an inconsistent culture and shifting organizational priorities.

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  • Grant-dependent, unstable funding
  • Inconsistent organizational direction
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Would not recommend

calendar_today Mar 27, 2026 public via Indeed

Reviewer criticizes minimal safety training given the safety-sensitive nature of work with at-risk youth.

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  • Lack of safety protocols
  • Minimal training before fieldwork
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Decent but disorganized

work Family Based Therapist calendar_today Feb 15, 2026 public via Indeed

Former therapist enjoyed working with families but found the program disorganized with inadequate initial training.

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  • Positive relationships with families
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  • Disorganized program structure
  • Inadequate pre-assignment training
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Healthy environment, heavy driving

work Lead Family-Based Therapist calendar_today Feb 9, 2026 public via Indeed

Current employee praises helpful trainings and a positive work environment, with extensive required driving as the main stressor.

thumb_up Pros
  • Helpful trainings
  • Positive work environment
thumb_down Cons
  • Extensive driving requirements