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)); "Flexible schedule, competitive salary, supervisors are supportive" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great people who cared about me while I was working and even when I was in the hospital…both times!" ((in 3 reviews)); "They are very flexible and a lot of time off." ((in 3 reviews)); "Great people and the work is rewarding" ((in 3 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 13 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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Sweetser reviews

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(109 total reviews)

Jayne Van Bramer, Debora Taylor

49% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

2.6

Compensation and benefits

Sweetser has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 109 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sweetser employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Parent or family caregiver

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Reviews by job title

109 reviews

2.0

Mar 8, 2025

enter at your own risk

Options counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

satisfying work, friendly fellow employees.

Cons

pay scale and the lack of compassion for the population you serve.

1.0

Mar 2, 2025

Not to be trusted

Ed tech iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers are fun, but it's not a family

Cons

Dishonest leadership who lie constantly

4.0

Feb 21, 2025

Positive work environment

Crisis stabilization supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy being part of a team where I feel valued and supported every day. My manager fosters a positive work environment, encouraging professional growth and open communication. The collaboration within my team makes even the most challenging days manageable, and I appreciate the sense of purpose that comes with the work we do.

Cons

like many roles in the nonprofit and mental health fields, the compensation doesn’t always reflect the effort and dedication the work requires. However, if you’re passionate about making a difference and value a strong team dynamic, Sweetser is a great place to be.

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