Does Youth Villages pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Youth Villages employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Youth Villages. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Youth Villages?

51% of Youth Villages employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Youth Villages 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Youth Villages?

Family Intervention Specialist (173) , Teacher Counselor (59) , LifeSet Specialist (42) , Clinical Supervisor (28) , Counselor (24) , Behavioral Youth Counselor (19) , Night Monitor (19) , Overnight Teacher Counselor (18) , Family Counselor (16) , Residential Counselor (13) , Foster Care Counselor (11) , Foster Care Specialist (10) , MST Therapist (10) , Supervisor (10) , Crisis Counselor (9)

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

"Benefits are good." ((in 62 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and supportive!" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great people to collaborate and work with." ((in 34 reviews)); "Good salary will be paid" ((in 25 reviews)); ". Staff is friendly" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Stretched thin all the time and no work life balance" ((in 91 reviews)); "Low pay and depending on the team somewhat micromanaged" ((in 86 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 66 reviews)); "can be long hours and driving" ((in 52 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 35 reviews))

What are employees saying about Youth Villages layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Youth Villages layoffs and their outlook for job security at Youth Villages in 2026.

What Youth Villages locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Cookeville , Boone , Clarksville , Manchester

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3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,125 total reviews)

Patrick Lawler

69% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

2.6

Work/Life balance

Youth Villages has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,125 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Youth Villages 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Flexible schedule and fast growth, but lots of driving

Extended foster care success coach

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Open door policy Make your own schedule Growing fast

Cons

A lot of driving everywhere in the state Have to interact with DCS

2.0

May 30, 2026

Flexible and rewarding job, but poor management issues

Family intervention specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, higher paying community based job, great families

Cons

Upper management is horrible, turn around, duties constantly changed / not communicated, boss was rude

4.0

May 28, 2026

Meaningful mission and competitive pay, but room for improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

* Fulfilling mission with meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of children and families. * Competitive pay and benefits compared to many other nonprofit organizations. * Lots of “lifers” and long-tenured employees who are deeply committed to the organization and its mission. * Standard PTO policy that supports work-life balance and encourages employees to take time off. * Strong opportunities for personal and professional growth, especially for employees who take initiative. * Mission-driven culture where people genuinely care about the youth and families served and are committed to doing what’s right. * Great learning environment with experienced colleagues, supportive mentors, and opportunities to develop new skills.

Cons

* Work-life balance can be challenging at times. * Maternity leave and additional benefits lag behind those offered by many peer organizations and employers. * Performance review and compensation structure can make salary growth feel limited without a promotion or role change. * Aging leadership team seems to lack strong succession planning. * Lack of diversity within senior leadership compared to the broader employee base and communities served. * Siloed departments and teams create communication gaps and limit cross-functional collaboration.

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