May Institute reviews

Really busy/fast paced with a lot of multi-tasking High turnover for direct care staff Physically demanding Some behaviors from students can be dangerous and scary

This workplace presents a highly unsafe and exploitative environment. Employees are subjected to frequent physical aggression, with little to no support, and in some cases, staff will be touched inappropriately and put in deeply uncomfortable situations involving the children. Instead of addressing these issues, management dismisses them, often placing blame on staff for not preventing harm. The approach to behavior management is deeply flawed, setting both employees and children up for failure. Some children are subjected to unrealistic and ineffective intervention strategies, ultimately doing more harm than good. Additionally, the working conditions are unacceptable. Employee injuries are minimized, workers' compensation is inadequate, and PTO is difficult to use. The healthcare benefits are subpar, and the turnover rate is alarmingly high-many new hires leave within their first day. While breaks are technically allowed, staff are often unable to take them due to severe understaffing. Employees are regularly expected to handle the workload of multiple people, creating an unsustainable and overwhelming environment.