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Updated Nov 8, 2023
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Found 272 of over 293 reviews
70% Recommend to a Friend
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Pros
- "Coworkers are great and the organization as a whole is well respected so it looks great on your resume." (in 7 reviews)
Cons
- "worked at CAS for well over 5 years in that time I received a masters degree they pay really really low salary." (in 13 reviews)
- "Supervisors have a condescending tone and way with words at times which is very off" (in 7 reviews)
Ratings by Demographics
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- 5.0Sep 19, 2023Social Work SupervisorFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsBronx, NY
Pros
Supportive management, upward mobility, rewarding and exciting work
Cons
Long hours, lots of pressure, emotionally taxing
- 3.0Nov 8, 2023Case PlannerCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearStaten Island, NY
Pros
Flexibility is the main pro for this job as long as you do your work.
Cons
Supervisors have a condescending tone and way with words at times which is very off-putting. There is also a huge learning curve from training to actual work which someone without experience may find jarring. There is also a lack of organization in some aspects.
- 4.0Nov 7, 2023Executive AssistantCurrent EmployeeNew York, NY
Pros
Excellent colleagues who work together on any or all events!
Cons
Communication between staff and management is key.
- 4.0Oct 12, 2023Child and Family TherapistCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsNew York, NY
Pros
- flexible. Work from home or in the office - some training opportunities
Cons
-low pay -little professional growth
- 4.0Oct 19, 2023Care CoordinatorCurrent EmployeeNew York, NY
Pros
You work with underserved populations
Cons
I am not sure just yet
- 2.0Aug 30, 2023Care CoordinatorFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsNew York, NY
Pros
Important mission, good people, helping children and families.
Cons
Program was not being effectively executed or managed. Emphasis on quantity over quality. The caseloads were very large and no training on how to actually do the job or locate resources. Very low pay.
- 4.0Sep 27, 2023Social Work InternCurrent Employee
Pros
Supportive management, reasonable expectations, very good clinical experience
Cons
Could've given me at least a metrocard given I was already an unpaid laborer...unpaid internships should cease to exist, they are essentially exploitative.
- 2.0Aug 24, 2023Case PlannerFormer Employee, less than 1 yearBronx, NY
Pros
Helping Children in the process
Cons
Low Pay High Demand of Work Poor Management and Support HIGH turnover rate
- 4.0Aug 31, 2023SpecialistFormer Employee, more than 5 yearsNew York, NY
Pros
Allowed for growth opportunities to better my skills.
Cons
It was too relaxed for work culture.
- 3.0Aug 24, 2023Social WorkerCurrent Employee, more than 5 yearsBronx, NY
Pros
Flexible schedule and hours and ability to grow within the organization
Cons
lack of supervision depending on supervisor, low pay
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Children's Aid has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 293 reviews left anonymously by employees. 70% of employees would recommend working at Children's Aid to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.
70% of Children's Aid employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Children's Aid 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Children's Aid to be management, career development, benefits and the cons to be senior leadership, compensation.
