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      Just an average job, generally unsatisfying work - Independent Living Instructor DABS Employee Review

      2.0
      Oct 20, 2015
      Independent living instructor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      They trust you to do your work. If you are motivated to take on more clients they will give you more clients. Reimbursed for mileage, though not that much. Friendly owner.

      Cons

      A lot of driving around. Some clients are not very compliant or really want to improve their life. The biggest hurdle to client improvement is often the family and family system. Turning in your time cards can be a pain. The pay isn't enough to survive in the Bay Area

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      DABS Response
      9y
      We apologize for any inconveniences we may have caused you in 2015. But, as you know, this job requires a lot of patience since you were assisting adults with developmental disabilities. We really appreciate your time here with us. Since 2015, we have given pay increases across the board. We have also implemented a better system for submitting time sheets. The driving is situational, since we cater to the needs of our clients. But, we generally only allow driving up to 10 miles a day. Also, our Service Coordinators have a supervision schedule where they visit the clients homes regularly to check in and give support. We really appreciate your feedback and your opinion is highly valued. Your perspective makes us aware of what we need to work on and helps us figure out how to better support our employees. Thanks again :)

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      5.0
      Aug 24, 2020
      Personal attendant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The employees and management are so helpful and kind. The hours are perfect for anyone who is also in school .

      Cons

      I have no complaints about this company. It has been a blessing to work here.

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      DABS Response
      11mo
      Thank you! We're so glad you’ve had a positive experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
      1.0
      May 21, 2026
      Direct support professional (dsp)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      We do not get paid weekly, and the schedule is flexible based on availability.

      Cons

      - There is absolutely no real support in this role, and it quickly becomes clear that management provides almost nothing once training is finished. - After training, you are essentially left completely on your own with no guidance or backup. - Expectations are extremely high, yet even a single mistake can cost you your job instantly! - It creates a constant state of pressure and fear where you are always walking on thin ice, with no room for error and no real support system to rely on.

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      DABS Response
      2w
      We are sorry to hear you felt unsupported after your training. Although we hold high standards for safety and compliance, we also give our team the grace to learn from standard mistakes. We will maintain flexible scheduling to support employee success while we look into how we can improve our ongoing training. Please feel free to reach out to our team if you would like to share any additional feedback.
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