Youth Work - Employment Coordinator Alternatives Employee Review

5.0
Apr 12, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Before working at Alternatives I was unsure where my career was headed, and I almost gave up hope. However, as I continued to learn about the organization during my onboarding, I saw that Alternatives was genuinely invested in servicing the needs of the youth they worked with. They were not treating the youth as a data point to meet grant obligations but valued them and saw them as thought partners to inform the work they were doing. As for professional development Alternatives, will definitely make sure you have the tools you need to excel in your role.

Cons

Brand Visibility - Not a lot people were aware of the work Alternatives was doing in the community.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It was a great learning experience, and my mentor was very supportive. I had other students from my class, which made the experience smooth. I learned to use software that I had never been exposed to as a student and gained the opportunity to apply the skills I was learning in university.

Cons

I don't have any cons to mention at the moment.

1.0
Feb 25, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

HR staff is very friendly.

Cons

There is an active culture of toxicity, disrespect, neglect, and racial harassment. The organization is extremely disorganized and actively contradicts best practices in the industry. The organization had zero interest in professional development. It seems to be held together by scotch tape. "We can't retain staff" was a common refrain; it's no wonder why. Despite the admirable mission, avoid this organization at all costs.

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