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Youth Development Institute (AZ)

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2.0
11 Oct 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You get to work with children who have faced tough times and you get to develop mentorship relationships to where they trust your advice and you might actually make a difference. You get plenty opportunity for overtime and your checks end up being 1.5 times as large as normal!!!

Cons

The work culture was terrible--supervisors play favorites, everyone sleeps with each other, employees sleep on the job! You are expected to work so many hours and to pick up for your slacking coworkers. Working so many hours is exhausting.

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5.0
1 Aug 2025
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Pros

The team environment is genuinely supportive — from coworkers to admin, everyone has your back. Leadership is approachable and open to feedback. The work is incredibly meaningful and gives you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of youth.

Cons

As is often the case in behavioral health, the work can be emotionally intense, which requires a lot of emotional resilience. Burnout is a real risk if you don’t prioritize boundaries and self-care.

1.0
15 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Seeing a few of the kids' progress and move out of this place.

Cons

Unsafe place. Poor Management Style.

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