licensed practical nurse

direct support professional

residential counselor

career coach

board certified behavior analyst

Allies Inc.

At first, It was difficult for me to wrap my mind around the idea of having nothing to do tomorrow-or the next day- and so forth. 
(At least until I start somewhere new) 
I worked everyday, and every overnight. I gave Allies 18 hours out of my day, nearly every day. If the house manager wanted me to come in early, If she needed me to stay late, if she needed me to help out other group homes- I was there. That is roughly 350 hours a month, every month, for the past year and a half of my life.
I felt so lucky to be apart of a company designed to provide comfort, and support for individuals with disabilities. I came into the lives of these individuals  as staff, but also as a member of their extended family.
I gave up sleep, my sanity, I chose work, over spending time with my boyfriend somedays. 
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Birthdays, family gatherings happened, and I would spend those days- like every other day- with my clients. Unlike most employees, who call out on holidays. 
I moved out here, away from everything, and everyone I love. Coming to New Jersey was the start of my new beginning, I wanted to meet my fathers side. I imagined coming here to a family that I could get to know, and be apart of. 
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, birthdays, Not once was I invited. Seeing everyone together in a picture, posted on Facebook. I couldn't help but wonder, why I wasn't invited. 
I just was glad I spent those days with the individuals I served. 

Some managers at Allies do not care if their CSS fall  asleep at the wheel, while driving clients around. They know about it, everyone knows about it. 
Yet it goes without a reprimand. 
Some managers allow a CSS to sleep and snore loudly in the group home, mid shift, on the clock. 
Yet it goes without a reprimand. 
Some managers take the clients out of the house to run their own personal errands, agendas, and appointments, even give permission to CSS to do the same as well. 
Yet managers won't hold themselves accountable for these policy violations. Nor would they admit to. 
There is an obvious favoritism among some managers and some CSS. Managers will stand up for some CSS, but will not for the next one. 
One CSS will start receiving numerous reprimands that are written impulsively and fitted with lies. Which serves as a paper trail, leading up to the final reprimand. 
After a year and a half of hard work and dedication to Allies would be severed employment. 
It took all but one week to purge them from the company. 
Some managers wont write up CSS unless the consumer reports information of a violation. 
Allies HR department is quick to give reprimands to a CSS regardless if it was true or false.
Some Group home managers have no integrity, 
Some of the best employees end up fired,
and the under achieving staff remain. 
If you decide to work for allies, 
be prepared to work with a team of lazy CSS. 
You will be underpaid, unappreciated, and you'll likely be wrongfully terminated when you report some misconduct in management. 

Lesson learned: Never give your passion and soul to a job that doesn’t value it. 
Don't kill yourself for a job that will replace you in a week. Take care of yourself.

I worked at this company for over a year and managed a very high caseload of approximately 25 clients while regularly working more than 40 hours per week. During my time there, I completed and returned over 25 BSPs within six months and personally wrote around 15 BSPs. Despite the workload and productivity, I haven't seen a pay increase or meaningful recognition for the effort and dedication I've provided. The work environment felt overly focused on productivity, with inadequate appreciation or support for staff. Employees were consistently expected to take on more responsibilities without corresponding compensation or acknowledgment. I also had concerns regarding some workplace practices and overall staff treatment, which made it difficult to feel valued as an employee.
This may be a place for individuals who can manage a very demanding workload, but in my experience, it was not a supportive or sustainable work environment. Management is looking for money, not the quality or employees' welfare. Uneducated people are area supervisors, and VPs don't know anything about the work. Horrible place to work.


Working at Allies Inc. provided meaningful opportunities to support individuals in gaining independence and employment skills. The most rewarding part of the role was building relationships with clients and witnessing their growth, confidence, and success in real-world settings.
However, the organization faced challenges in leadership consistency, communication, and overall support for staff. Expectations were not always clearly outlined, and follow-through on processes—such as scheduling, transitions, and administrative coordination—could be inconsistent at times.
While the mission of the organization is impactful, improvements in management structure, responsiveness, and staff support would greatly enhance the experience for both employees and the individuals served.

Advice to Management: Strengthening communication, improving response times, and providing clearer guidance during transitions would significantly improve staff experience and client continuity of care.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with Allies made me grow so much in the field of disability, they have helped me in diverse ways to improve on my personal goals and achievements. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I have encountered one or two difficulties while on the job, but overall I have had my best experience working at this field with Allies. The only stressful part that I have faced working with the company was when I was punch on the eye by one of the individuals that we serve, other than that everything has been good.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment and culture has been positive so far in my experience, I have never encountered a situation wherein I feel left out culturally ridiculed. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
In a typical day, I feel full filled that the individuals that we serve are well taken care of and they have succeeded in accomplishing their basic routine goals.

As an Assistant Manager I discovered that the Manager was stealing from the company and the consumers by using the money assigned to the house expenses like food, cleaning supplies etc. for her own benefit, depriving the consumers of the benefits from that money. After an investigation she was fired but no charges or reports of her actions to the authorities was conducted, so she can do it again in a different company.
The worst part was the NEPOTISM within the company which allows corruption and if you stand up and report the wrong-doing that you witnessed you will get in trouble because they don't like to know or deal with those problems.
The co-workers where exceptional, hard workers and always helping the consumers.
The most enjoyable part was the fact that I made a difference in the lives of the consumers.

I've worked with this company on and off for about 6 years.  At the start wich was in 2002, they were very unorganized with no structure.   I left shortly after and returned in 2004.  They had gotten a bit better but still a mess.  I left again in 2006 then returned in 2012 and it seemed they had it together but they had a problem with staff retention the problem it seemed was attributed to one person in management who seemed  to have her own agenda.  Eventually said person got let go plus another.  We then got another PD and he seemed to have gotten the place under control.  It's a great environment to work.  The benefits were not bad.  It's a hugh company.  The problem sometimes is that they had a staff shortage and most time you ended up working a lot of hours and you cannot flex your time.  My time at Allies taught me a lot regarding policies and procedures and DDD standards it has open my eyes and made me very aware of what to look out for in my current position.

You have to have an great heart and a lot of common sense , You must be reliable and full of energy. I loved working with People with Disabilities because in my household they were never known as different. My brother was born with Cerebral Palsy so since birth people with any type of Disability were very normal to me. Each Individual as a person has to be treated different which I'm always up for the challenge. The biggest mistake you could ever make is not accepting or be wiling to work with individuals that love you so much for helping them with the simply things we take for granted everyday. Co workers were great to know , I worked with so many so it was always nice meeting someone new. The hardest part of the job was waiting for a release or getting stuck in a snow storm trying to get home or to work. I enjoy every asset of the job.

Networking with various business, chambers of commerce and government officials to generate more awareness for the company.

I learned to have a much better understanding of the importance of suuporting those with developmental disabilities.

There were two forms of management. I was disapointed with one individual who was more focused on being the center of attention rather than focusing on enriching the lives of those in need.

My co-workers were very hard-working and focused acheiving the mission of the organization.

The hardest part of the job was expanding marketing efforts with little to no budget.

The most enjoyable part of the job was knowing that I made a difference in the lives of others.

I have been working for this company for almost three years and love the clients but the agency is not that great. The lower level employers like myself are treat badly. There is no room for growth at least from what I have noticed in my experience with this company. I have a bachelor in social work and I am still working as a CSS. Company is always short staff, the pay is terrible with the amount of work you have to do. 

Support managers are inexperience and are not supportive in anyway. Most of the time, I am left alone trying to figure things out on my own while at work. I would say stay away from this comany. Whenever you need a day off or coverage, there is no one to cover you so therefore you must call out. The turn over rate is terrible as well. Every couple of months there is a new set of workers who leave allies a couple of months later.



A typical day at work was comprised of greeting the consumer, reviewing documentation noted by the previous shift, and assisting them with their daily needs. I learned plenty about to care for consumers with special needs on a daily basis as well as protocol for social services. Management was pretty laid back, almost to the point that she didn't seem like a manager. There were times when I felt like I had to fend for myself. There were days when my co-workers didn't show up and I was left by myself. This flustered me. The hardest part of the job was not having a balance between work and social life. There were times when I felt like I lived there. This was draining. The best part of the job was being able to serve and build a relationship with clients.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Licensed practical nurse 9 salaries reported	$31.21 per hour
Direct support professional 6 salaries reported	$17.77 per hour
Residential counselor 4 salaries reported	$19.30 per hour
Career coach 5 salaries reported	$21.40 per hour
Board certified behavior analyst 7 salaries reported	$86,000 per year

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