Certifynd ABA

Youth Advocate Programs Inc.

place Harrisburg, PA 500+ employees

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk
flagRecurring employee reports of insufficient safety training for staff working directly with at-risk youth
flagHigh employee turnover reported in reviews, especially under recent leadership changes
flagGrant-dependent funding model creates program and staffing instability
policyMultiple reviews cite minimal/inadequate safety training relative to the safety-sensitive nature of youth justice/child welfare fieldwork

psychology Employee Sentiment

6.2

out of 10

Management7.0
Culture7.0
Flexibility7.0
Compensation7.0
Career Development7.0

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Meaningful, mission-driven work with visible client impact
  • add_circle Flexible schedules and locations for field-based roles
  • add_circle Supportive, team-oriented colleagues
  • add_circle Good work-life balance for some positions

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Low pay and limited benefits
  • remove_circle Burnout from after-hours trainings, supervisions, and meetings
  • remove_circle Inconsistent/poor management with high turnover
  • remove_circle Insufficient safety training for work with at-risk youth
  • remove_circle Grant-dependent funding creates job instability