Does YSS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, YSS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at YSS. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at YSS?

68% of YSS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated YSS 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at YSS?

Mental Health Therapist (3) , Director (2) , Emergency Services Specialist (2) , Finance (2) , Intern (2) , Marketing Communications Coordinator (2) , Mental Health Counselor (2) , Youth Recovery Specialist (2)

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

"Nice people and Good mission" ((in 8 reviews)); "Most of my coworkers are great friends and really love their jobs." ((in 6 reviews)); "The leadership is thoughtful, smart, approachable, compassionate and mission oriented." ((in 5 reviews)); "the culture is great" ((in 4 reviews)); "Flexible hours (as needed)." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"way low pay makes for high turnover, new grads coming to work at YSS either go back to get masters degree or use positions for stepping stones because they cant afford their student loans on their salaries." ((in 9 reviews)); "Training is poor." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed YSS locations?

Ames , Des Moines , Mason City , Cambridge , Boone , Marshalltown , Salem

YSS reviews

3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(78 total reviews)

Andrew Allen

68% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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YSS has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 78 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The YSS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

78 reviews

3.0

Jan 14, 2026

Lots of work, little pay

Marketing communications coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The mission is one that I loved. Good amount of PTO

Cons

Lots of work and very little pay

4.0

Oct 19, 2025

Stable but stifling atmosphere

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Good work culture -Support from direct management (depending on your department) -Involved in the local community

Cons

-Jobs can be monotonous and boring -Management at the top feels out of touch -Collaborating with donors and politicians whose goals run counter to that of the organization

1.0

Aug 12, 2025

Good for flexibility

Aftercare advocate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good job for flexibility and making a difference. Depending on what insurance plan you get they cover it.

Cons

Team environment has gotten bad over the years Pay is awful- no matter how long you work for the company Management Communication

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