Does Sweetser pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sweetser employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sweetser. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sweetser?

48% of Sweetser employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sweetser 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sweetser?

Youth and Family Counselor (13) , Ed Tech III (4) , Yfc (4) , Manager (3) , School Based Clinician (3) , Supervisor (3) , Administrative (2) , Anonymous (2) , Case Manager (2) , Clinician (2) , Direct Support Professional (DSP) (2) , Director (2) , Medical Director (2) , Residential Counselor (2) , Residential Supervisor (2)

What are the pros of working at Sweetser according to real employee reviews?

"Supervisors and administrative people are super supportive and hard working as well." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great people and the work is rewarding" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great staff" ((in 3 reviews)); "Dedicated coworkers passionate about work" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sweetser according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and hours that aren't conducive to work" ((in 11 reviews)); "Management is certainly lacking in many capacities." ((in 7 reviews)); "Expensive benefits if covering your whole family" ((in 6 reviews)); "Clinical leadership is abysmal." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Sweetser locations?

Saco , Belfast , Brunswick , Portland , Bangor , Sanford , Athens , York , Rockland , Boston

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4.0

Jul 11, 2017

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Rewarding experience helping children in a school environment. Difficult to manage students at times---a test of patience, perseverance, and adaptability

Cons

Difficult to manage students at times---a test of patience, perseverance, and adaptability

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5.0

Jun 28, 2026

Child and youth worker

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Pros

Co-workers, team, access to support

Cons

Pay is based on state insurance coverage for clients so the work doesn’t match what the pay should be

1.0

Mar 11, 2026

Residential counselor

Recommend

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Pros

Coworkers have a positive attitude and do the best they can in the given circumstances

Cons

Clinical leadership is abysmal. Ethical concerns across the board. Safety concerns due to inappropriate resident placements. Under-resourced staff.

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