Certifynd ABA

Barber National Institute

place Erie, PA 500+ employees

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk
flagRecurring employee reports of understaffing and unsafe staffing ratios in residential programs
flagNot BBB accredited (insufficient information for a BBB rating)
policyMultiple reviews citing unsafe staffing ratios in group homes
BBB RatingNR (Not Rated)

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.0

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism
  • add_circle Strong bonds with clients and coworkers
  • add_circle Comprehensive benefits (tuition reimbursement, 401k match, insurance)
  • add_circle Long-tenured, family-founded organization with strong community reputation
  • add_circle Opportunities for career growth into program specialist and supervisory roles

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Chronic understaffing leading to unsafe staffing ratios in residential homes
  • remove_circle Being called on days off to cover shifts
  • remove_circle Direct support pay considered too low for cost of living
  • remove_circle Unprofessional or unapproachable management at some sites
  • remove_circle Workplace culture concerns raised with limited management responsiveness