Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagEmployee criminally convicted of abusing a resident at the Red Hook, NY facility (Oscar Sosa-Amaya, convicted August 2024 for a 2022 incident)
flagNYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs substantiated and prosecuted an abuse case at this facility
flagAdditional state police charges filed in 2024/2025 against another Red Hook staff member over a resident-abuse incident
flagNational pattern of sexual/physical abuse lawsuits against Devereux facilities spanning ~25 years and multiple states, including New York
flagPrior sexual abuse case against Devereux resulted in a $60 million jury verdict
Legal Issues
gavel2021 federal class action sexual abuse lawsuit filed in Philadelphia against Devereux (multi-state, including NJ, PA, AZ, FL, TX)
gavel2022 lawsuits and renewed scrutiny following the death of a teen resident at a Devereux facility
gavelNew York abuse lawsuits filed under the Child Victims Act naming Devereux New York / Red Hook
gavelPrior sexual abuse civil case against Devereux resulted in a $60 million jury verdict
Ethical Concerns
policyMultiple reports and lawsuits allege a pattern of physical and sexual abuse of vulnerable residents (including minors with disabilities) at Devereux facilities nationally, with specific incidents documented at the New York/Red Hook campus
Employee Sentiment
4.5
out of 10
Management3.0
Flexibility3.0
Compensation3.0
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Strong benefits (health insurance, PTO) relative to peer agencies
- add_circle Coworker camaraderie and teamwork
- add_circle Career growth opportunities and free training/certifications
- add_circle Mission-driven, meaningful work with vulnerable populations
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Pay not competitive for the physical/emotional demands of direct-care roles
- remove_circle Frequently mandated to work extra shifts
- remove_circle High stress and burnout in residential/direct support positions
- remove_circle Inconsistent management support
- remove_circle Heavy documentation/paperwork burden