Does JVS SoCal pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JVS SoCal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JVS SoCal. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JVS SoCal?

35% of JVS SoCal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JVS SoCal 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JVS SoCal?

Case Manager (10) , Career Coach (5) , Business Service Representative (3) , GAIN Services Worker (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Career Counselor (2) , GSW (2) , Manager (2) , Program Assistant (2)

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

"The people are great and passionate about what they do." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"bad management all around" ((in 8 reviews)); "Low pay!" ((in 8 reviews)); "Bad Leadership from the very top to the office." ((in 3 reviews)); "Health benefits, in particular, aren't great in that while employees are covered at virtually no expense, adding a spouse and children could run into over $1,000 per month meaning ACA is the better choice." ((in 2 reviews))

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JVS SoCal Reviews

2.6

35% would recommend to a friend

(75 total reviews)

Jeff Carr

31% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Diversity and inclusion

2.4

Culture and values

2.4

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Career opportunities

2.2

Senior management

JVS SoCal has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 75 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The JVS SoCal employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

75 reviews

1.0

5 Mar 2026

Worst place to work at

Career coach

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Helping the community gain access to job opportunities and other programs.

Cons

Bad Leadership from the very top to the office. Very little training, A lot of shady ways of getting the grant deliverables turned in. Heavy caseloads, and mistreatment of employees, funds, and clients.

JVS SoCal Response

3mo

We’re glad to hear that you valued the mission of expanding access to job opportunities and community programs. We’re also sorry to hear that your experience with JVS SoCal did not reflect the standards we strive for. Feedback about leadership, training, workload, and internal processes is valued and considered. Please contact us at peopleandculture@jvs-socal.org if you are able and interested in sharing more about your experience.

1.0

26 Jan 2026

Only for Experience

Career coach

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

You get to work in many different functions and specialities as you find employment and career opportunities for the target population(s) served.

Cons

Management needs to refine and better their leadership capabilities.

JVS SoCal Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At JVS SoCal, we continually work to improve our workplace environment, support our team members, and address challenges where possible; please contact us directly at People and Culture (mailto: peopleandculture@jvs-socal.org) if you are able and interested in sharing more about your experience.

3.0

26 Sept 2025

Decent

Sector support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

For me specifically, very supportive environment. Low stress and high morale effort.

Cons

no pay raises, not much 401kbenefit, out dated offices

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Jobs at JVS SoCal

Service Worker (GAIN) - TEMPORARY

Unit Assistant - TEMPORARY

Peer Support Specialist - Temporary

Peer Support Specialist