Harlem United Community Aids Center Reviews

Former Employee – worked at Harlem United Community Aids Center part-time for more than a year

Pros – There are a lot of good people working there

Cons – The peers are treated like dirt and there is some racism there.

Advice to Senior Management – Stop treating the peers like dirt. Value your peers, pay them what they're worth, and give them more hours.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Harlem United Community Aids Center full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – The frontline staff is young for the most part. Many people just graduated from college.

Cons – Very very very high turnover rate. Management shows blatant favoritism and has no concern for the frontline staff that are not on that favorite list. This is the main reason that people who are able to leave do leave. No room for growth if you are not in the "clique". Upper management place their friends in supervisory roles so if your supervisor is a complete nutcase (which they most likely are) then you can't do anything. Supervisors feel untouchable as they were placed in those positions based on who they know and not what they know. Most people are only working there to get some experience and then move on. Staff morale is very low. Your starting pay will be your end pay! Remember promotion is based strictly on who you know!

Advice to Senior Management – Stop showing blatant favoritism and placing friends in positions of power. That is why turnover is so high.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Harlem United Community Aids Center

Pros – The clients, the staff and the development as professionals that is given

Cons – The long hours that we work

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Harlem United Community Aids Center

Pros – Its a good place to work if you are just begining your career or are a frontline person.

Cons – Very poor in support from upper management. Senior management is preoccupied with internal changes. Workload for mangers is overwhelming and under appreciated.

Advice to Senior Management – Resolve internal political issues and focus on the mission and program objectives.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Harlem United Community Aids Center

Pros – Great mission and generally cutting-edge work in the HIV/AIDS and homeless health care fields. Entry-level and program positions seem satisfied with the support and feedback from senior management.

Cons – A lot of internal issues at the moment, but senior management has traditionally been less than helpful for middle-level staff and management. A lot of problems and confusion in the administration. Find it a pretty uninspiring work environment with virtually no room for growth and very very little structure and support from above. Beware of office politics here!!

Advice to Senior Management – Please improve your reporting structure and figure out how you can better address the day to day issues that your staff faces. Management trainings do little good if you aren't listening to the needs of those you are managing.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Harlem United Community Aids Center full-time for more than a year

Pros – There are some managers at Harlem United who are very smart, innovative, and effective leaders. Your experience can vary based on who your supervisor is.

Cons – Harlem United relies too heavily on data collection, which hinders front line staff from providing effective interventions. Front line staff are also blamed for outcomes beyond their control. While Harlem United attracts a great staff, its employee retention is very low. This may be due to its poor allocation of resources that promotes ineffective managers while stymies those that effect change. Front line staff and lower management are often expected to shoulder the workload of those who leave. There are no opportunities for salary growth, further training, or learning opportunities.

Advice to Senior Management – Provide more opportunities for staff to grow in abilities, training, and salary. Provide opportunities for front line staff to evaluate and provide feedback regarding managers.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend