Apr 22, 2019
FirstSteps for Kids reviews
4.0
78% would recommend to a friend
Jennifer Harris, PH.D., LMFT, BCBA-D
99% approve of CEO
68% positive business outlook
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5.0
Dec 12, 2018
Recommend
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Pros
- supportive coworkers and supervisors who want you to grow and learn - training is the best in the biz. I have been through various trainings in ABA and FSFK is the best training I have received. - raise every year based on your competency - this job is so rewarding. you make a difference in these families lives. - a lot of opportunity of growth - supervisors are very open to communication. I was able to get my voice heard in things I needed. They are all amazing. The most wonderful people I have met.
Cons
- it is physically and emotionally demanding but very rewarding. Be prepared. Make sure you have a solid after work life and hobbies. - low pay to start but plenty of opportunities of growth - commute from client to client using personal car
3.0
Aug 22, 2018
Recommend
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Business Outlook
Pros
Everyone in the office is super open and helpful/easy to talk to. Training was great and I felt supported throughout my first few months. Company has fun squad events so you can get to know your coworkers. The best part about the job are the kids and families you get to know. Scheduling is really understanding and flexible!
Cons
The pay is very low for all of the work you do. Sometimes most hours can be spent during drive time which is way less than your direct rate. You dont get a full time schedule right away. It takes at least 6 months to get a full schedule if you keep asking them. When you're hired they tell you that your sessions will be around your home, however a lot of people are sent to do covers or sessions way out of their region. Some PD's are overly critical and don't give you enough positive feedback. At times you may feel like you are being used. There is no HR in the office which is odd to me because there is lack of support. Evaluations really are not taken seriously and if you get a raise its like a 50 cent raise. 30 hours is considered full time and its a struggle to even get 30 hours due to scheduling and not having enough clients. When sessions are canceled or when you have big gaps in your days, you have to ask to do office time. Once they approve it they sometimes wont even let you do more than 1 hour of office time. Not to mention Office time is $4 less than your direct rate. Mentors can act cliquey and talk bad about instructors backs, honestly just reminded me of mean girls at times. When you put in your 2 weeks, the PDs are very unprofessional and all different levels.
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