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Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. Reviews

3.2

43% would recommend to a friend

(121 total reviews)

Stuart Kaplan

56% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 121 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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121 reviews
2.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Benefits are okay, and coworkers are awesome.

Cons

The pay is insanely low for the amount of stress and responsibility involved. Around $50K a year comes out to roughly $3K a month, which is not realistic in New York City when even a small studio can cost around $2K. It is very difficult to survive on this salary. The work environment is also heavily micromanaged, with strict cellphone rules, break restrictions, and rigid policies that often make it hard to actually help clients. Many of the elderly clients are difficult to work with, and the burden often falls on the worker even when the issue is caused by the client forgetting information, not hearing properly, or misunderstanding instructions. There is also a constant fear of being reported to managers or the Department for the Aging over minor things, such as not smiling enough or not speaking softly enough. Some clients can be rude or inappropriate, including making racist or offensive comments or personal remarks about appearance. While there are some kind clients, they are not the norm in my experience. Overall, I would not recommend working here unless you have a very high level of patience, genuinely enjoy working with elderly people, and can tolerate low pay, strict management, and a stressful client-facing environment.

2.0
27 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Benefits are good. Pto is good.

Cons

Pay is low. Your job is not secured.

2.0
2 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

While the schedule is flexible, this is not a good fit for newcomers. As a first job, the pressure from heavy caseloads and difficult clients is extreme—expect to burn out fast. It’s only really suitable as a temporary stopgap.

Cons

There is insane micromanagement with no real support or connection from leadership. It's a major red flag. Terrible benefits, closed culture, and a thankless job. You'll be blamed for everything when your elderly clients (80+) inevitably forget what you told them. A huge red flag. The pay is extremely low considering the high-stress workload and level of responsibility

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