Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagActive wrongful death lawsuit filed July 2026 (Cook County Circuit Court)
flagIllinois Office of Inspector General investigating prior resident-care complaints
flagEmployee-reported low pay relative to nonprofit sector norms
flagEmployee reports of management communication issues and favoritism
Legal Issues
gavelWrongful death suit (filed July 2026, Levin & Perconti / Ben Crump) alleges a Rolling Meadows group home resident with a diagnosed swallowing disorder died after being left unsupervised while eating, in violation of her care plan; a staff member is also named as a defendant
Ethical Concerns
policyFamily alleges complaints filed over 13 years were never addressed by Clearbrook staff/management
BBB RatingNot found
Employee Sentiment
6.5
out of 10
Management3.0
Flexibility3.0
Compensation3.0
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Mission-driven work that is rewarding and meaningful
- add_circle Strong paid training program to earn/renew certifications
- add_circle Good springboard for building a career in IDD/behavioral services
- add_circle Passionate, supportive coworkers
- add_circle Fair wages and robust administrative support cited by some long-tenured staff
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Pay considered low relative to demanding workload, even for a nonprofit
- remove_circle Communication gaps between management and staff
- remove_circle Reports of cliques and favoritism
- remove_circle Employees who raise constructive criticism describe feeling targeted
- remove_circle No benefits offered for part-time staff