Certifynd ABA

Glade Run Lutheran Services

place Zelienople, PA 500+ employees

shield Overall Risk Level

error High Risk
flagMultiple sexual-abuse negligence lawsuits settled 2024-2025 tied to a former residential treatment facility in Zelienople
flagState regulatory citations for inadequate staffing/supervision preceded some incidents
flagInvolved facility closed years before the settlements became public
gavelSeveral lawsuits alleging negligence enabled child sexual abuse of residents (including a 9-year-old) at Glade Run's former Zelienople residential facility settled between late 2024 and September 2025 for undisclosed amounts
gavelCEO Steven Green has stated the allegations were never proven in court and cites new leadership and organizational changes since the incidents
policyReports of inadequate overnight supervision and unreported incidents at the former residential program
BBB RatingNot rated (no BBB profile found for this entity)

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.9

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Supportive coworkers and BCBAs
  • add_circle Meaningful, purpose-driven client work
  • add_circle Management involvement in some programs (e.g., psych rehab)
  • add_circle Sense of accomplishing personal/organizational goals

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Pay is low relative to the demands of the field
  • remove_circle Limited advancement opportunities
  • remove_circle High caseloads and paperwork burden
  • remove_circle Difficult to move from part-time to full-time
  • remove_circle Some supervisors described as unprofessional (school-based roles)