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 culture is great" ((in 4 reviews)); "YSS has great Leadership that truly listens to employees and strives to make it the best workplace possible." ((in 3 reviews)); "Work/life balance is great!" ((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 8 reviews)); "Training is poor." ((in 3 reviews))

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3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(78 total reviews)

Andrew Allen

68% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity and inclusion

4.1

Culture and values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

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 Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

78 reviews

5.0

31 Jul 2025

Great environment

Care team manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great leadership. Amazing people. Great pay.

Cons

It is located in Cambridge, IA

5.0

18 Apr 2024

A place to do my life’s best work!

President &ceo

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

YSS has given me an opportunity to do my life’s best work. Grateful daily for purpose driven work, getting paid to create hope and opportunity, surrounded by compassionate professionals who care deeply about creating impact in the lives of youth and young adults.

Cons

Many of the stories of the youth, we serve are tragic and riddled with trauma.

5.0

11 Jan 2024

Great culture for purpose driven work.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great culture. Purpose driven work. Lots of opportunities for growth and development.

Cons

Unfortunately the demand for services is high.

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