Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagFederal class action lawsuit (filed 2021, amended 2022) alleging failure to protect children from staff abuse across multiple states
flag2020 Philadelphia Inquirer investigation documented staff sexually abused at least 41 minors over 25 years
flagJudge denied motions to dismiss the class action in January 2023, allowing litigation to proceed
flagEmployee criminal conviction (2024) for abusing a nonverbal autistic resident at a New York facility
flagEmployee reviews describe retaliation against staff who raised safety/whistleblower concerns
Legal Issues
gavelClass action sexual abuse lawsuit (Sauder Schelkopf, Lieff Cabraser, Kairys Rudovsky) filed against The Devereux Foundation and Quality Health Staffing, ongoing as of 2023
gavel13+ individual plaintiffs suing over alleged child sexual abuse across multiple campuses
gavel2024 criminal conviction of a Devereux Red Hook, NY employee for abuse of a resident
Ethical Concerns
policyReported non-reporting/suppression of abuse allegations by staff and management historically
policyChronic understaffing linked by employees to reduced client safety and care quality
BBB RatingNot Rated
Employee Sentiment
4.0
out of 10
Management3.0
Flexibility3.0
Compensation3.0
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Strong coworker camaraderie
- add_circle Meaningful hands-on clinical experience
- add_circle Fair starting pay and benefits for entry-level roles
- add_circle Career growth and advancement opportunities
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Chronic understaffing and high turnover
- remove_circle Burnout from excessive overtime
- remove_circle Favoritism and inconsistent management
- remove_circle Shift toward billing/production over client care
- remove_circle Inadequate training for new staff