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

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

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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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109 reviews

1.0

May 8, 2021

The worst management!

Residential supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The residents are wonderful people.

Cons

The management at the Bangor location is the worst! She doesn’t know what she is doing and it shows. I took a pay cut just to get out of there and go somewhere where the Senior Director knows how to run a proper residential program for people with developmental disabilities.

1.0

Mar 17, 2021

It is not worth it: danger danger danger

Youth and family counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A few good men (and woman supervisor and assistant supervisor); most meals with clients (food provided).

Cons

Co-workers clique together and will collectively make false reports, these are "investigated" with the most popular winning. Kids are very dangerous at times and being understaffed or WAY under-trained jeopardizes both the clients AND the staff. Broken noses, concussions, bites are common - and while you will get to have some sort of medical treatment you essentially sign away your right to prosecute when it is completely intentional. You risk your own safety (and vehicles) any time you are on hill (grounds). In the end - be it quit or fired - HR will not honor any agreements or will short you weeks of ET. Benefits are very high cost (for a decent plan). My best advise - go work anywhere else.

1.0

Feb 28, 2021

Awful

Youth counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

loss of serotonin, loss of sanity, loss of blood, loss of teeth

Cons

It smells horrible in the cottages, Supervisors didn't graduate elementary school, no concern for staff safety

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