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  1. 3.0
    Former Employee, less than 1 year

    Mixed bag

    Apr 3, 2022 - Mental Health Clinician 
    Recommend
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    Pros

    The overall purpose of the organization, and it’s ethos is commendable Work worth doing Upper leadership staff are great

    Cons

    Low pay for hours and effort Managers don’t stay long overall, and the one I had was vindictive and shady

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    Alternative Family Services Response

    Human Resources Generalist

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I really appreciate the fact that you found our mission and work aligned with your values, and that you felt that upper leadership provided strong guidance to the agency. Thank you for your candor regarding the compensation and your immediate managers. Please note that we are taking your feedback seriously, and we are looking into how we can rectify this situation for current and future staff. If you'd ever like to reach out to chat, please feel free to email me anytime at tleverenz@afs4kids.org. All the best, Tricca Leverenz Mental Health Director, AFS Oakland

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  1. 5.0
    Current Employee, more than 1 year

    Outstanding place to work!

    Oct 1, 2021 - Anonymous Employee in San Francisco, CA
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
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    Pros

    At AFS I work with people who really care- about the children and families, and about employees. The environment is flexible and supportive, which makes it possible to do this hard work every day!

    Cons

    Working with children and trauma will never be easy, but everything about AFS makes it easier.

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  2. 2.0
    Current Employee, more than 1 year

    Low Pay No Work-life Balance

    Mar 21, 2023 - Anonymous Employee 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
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    Pros

    working with the youth and resources homes

    Cons

    lowest that they can pay their staff that is what you will be paid no exceptions, no advancement, overworked and undervalued. Retaliation when concerns do not meet leadership's expectation of themselves.

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Alternative Family Services photo of: Bringing hope and healing to Northern California families since, 1978
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Alternative Family Services photo of: CEO/Founder, Jay Berlin receives lifetime dedication award at AFS 40th Anniversary Gala
Alternative Family Services photo of: Foster families check-in at a regional holiday event
Alternative Family Services photo of: Volunteers pose after preparing the North Pole for foster youth
Alternative Family Services photo of: AFS Mental Health Director and CEO celebrate the holiday season with foster youth and families
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