Does The Guidance Center pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Guidance Center employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Guidance Center. This rating has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Guidance Center?

46% of The Guidance Center employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Guidance Center 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Guidance Center?

Case Manager (7) , Teacher (3) , Behavioral Health Specialist (2) , Clinician (2) , Family Service Worker (FSW) (2) , Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist (2) , Social Worker/Case Manager (2) , Therapist (2)

What are the pros of working at The Guidance Center according to real employee reviews?

"Company matching 401k and good benefits." ((in 11 reviews)); "Flexible hours." ((in 3 reviews)); "Great people" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Guidance Center according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low!!!" ((in 8 reviews)); "horrible upper management, primarily COO and HR, discriminatory towards minorities" ((in 6 reviews)); "Incompetence is the norm; it is difficult to find someone any management who is a decisive leader." ((in 4 reviews)); "Very very little training for para" ((in 4 reviews)); "For instance a quick Google search will tell you that my salary is literally DOUBLED across the nation from what I am paid." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed The Guidance Center locations?

Southgate , Detroit , Taylor , Lincoln Park , Leavenworth , Millville , Reston , Milwaukee , Flagstaff , River Rouge , Atchison , Somerville

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What I see , hear and know - Anonymous employee The Guidance Center Employee Review

4.0

Oct 29, 2016

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Friendly, organized, great resources for families, innovative, in tune with the needs of the community,

Cons

Headstart employees pay a lot out of pocket for their health insurance, they only get 3 sick days a year. Not enough small tokens of appreciation given through the year for staff to feel appreciated.

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5.0

May 1, 2026

Youth psychosocial group leader assistant

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Pros

Fast paced, work at your own schedule

Cons

if youre not good with time maangemt youre not going to do well.

2.0

Apr 16, 2026

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, access to professional development trainings

Cons

High caseloads, medicaid paperwork, inflexible schedule, no remote work

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Assistant Teacher (10-month, Full-Day)

Site Aide, 12-month, 28 hours per week

Assistant Teacher, Site Sub (10-month, Full-Time) 30 hrs. per wk.

Therapist At Risk Youth

Lincoln Park, MI

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