Does Tanager Place pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Tanager Place employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Tanager Place. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tanager Place?

45% of Tanager Place employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Tanager Place 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tanager Place?

BHIS Caseworker (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Shift Leader (2) , Youth Service Worker I (YSW1) (2) , Youth Services Worker (2)

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

"Coworkers are amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed working with everybody that I worked with." ((in 3 reviews)); "Direct supervisors were great" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Pay could be better, interdepartmental communication is sometimes lacking" ((in 4 reviews)); "While it's admirable to want to use the least restrictive means necessary, management got rid of seclusion rooms without doing anything else besides raise the time limit that physical restraints can be used" ((in 3 reviews)); "Upper management does not do a great job at supporting you" ((in 2 reviews))

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Tanager Place Reviews

3.3

45% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)

Okpara Rice

53% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

3.3

Culture and values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.7

Senior management

Tanager Place has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tanager Place 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

33 reviews

4.0

26 Nov 2025

Interesting Job

Caseworker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very independent job! You control your schedule for the day.

Cons

Even though it’s “make your own schedule” you end up having to work around clients time which is hard. Can make for long days.

5.0

10 June 2025

If you're passionate about the job and the kids, it will be worth it.

Youth service worker iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I worked at Tanager for two years in multiple roles, beginning as a Youth Service Worker and later transitioning into a clinical position. This job requires genuine passion and commitment—especially to the kids we serve. The youth at Tanager have experienced significant trauma, and they need consistent, compassionate support. If someone is only in it for the paycheck, this isn't the right place for them—the impact on both themselves and the kids can be harmful. My time at Tanager helped me grow tremendously, both personally and professionally, and deepened my love for this kind of meaningful work. - Working with the youth - Skill building - Team work

Cons

One of the more challenging aspects of working at Tanager is the high stress and high turnover, which can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Because of this, it's crucial to truly care about the work and to support one another as a team while on shift. The kids at Tanager have experienced significant trauma and often struggle with mental health challenges. As a result, they may express their emotions in difficult ways. A key part of the job is helping them work through those moments and build the coping skills they'll need after they leave the program. - High chance of experiencing burn out

2.0

24 Apr 2025

Weird Job

Youth service worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Love the kids, love the feeling of doing something with my life when I go home

Cons

Undermined by management, no support, and get shafted almost every shift.

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