Is FirstSteps for Kids a good company to work for?

FirstSteps for Kids has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 197 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at FirstSteps for Kids to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about FirstSteps for Kids have been left by employees working as Lead Instructor , Instructor and RBT - Registered Behavior Technician .

Does FirstSteps for Kids pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, FirstSteps for Kids employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at FirstSteps for Kids. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at FirstSteps for Kids?

78% of FirstSteps for Kids employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated FirstSteps for Kids 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FirstSteps for Kids?

RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (41) , Instructor (18) , Lead Instructor (16) , Behavior Therapist (9) , Program Director (8) , Registered Behavior Technician (7) , Behavior Technician (5) , Behavioral Therapist (4) , Behavior Analyst (3) , Instructor/Lead Instructor (3) , RBT (3) , Behavioral Instructor (2) , Occupational Therapist (2) , People Experience Manager (2) , Teacher (2)

What are the pros of working at FirstSteps for Kids according to real employee reviews?

"They had great training which was very in" ((in 29 reviews)); "Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and wanted to see their employees grow and flourish." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great staff training." ((in 8 reviews)); "FUN work environment, and fun and energetic employees" ((in 7 reviews)); "All supervisors care deeply about their work and care deeply about ensuring that all behavioral therapists are well trained." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at FirstSteps for Kids according to real employee reviews?

"Before, I felt like it was a good work life balance, but now it’s just them changing schedules last minute without consideration of our personal lives." ((in 4 reviews)); "Low pay rate for amount of work and responsibility." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed FirstSteps for Kids locations?

Walnut Creek , Los Angeles , Hermosa Beach , Redondo Beach , Calabasas , Alhambra , East Los Angeles , West Los Angeles , Culver City , Los Alamitos , Westlake Village , Brooklyn , New York , Louisville , Nashville , Kokomo , Sherman Oaks , Walnut , Thousand Oaks , Concord , San Jose , Kingston , Manhattan Beach , Coney Island

FirstSteps for Kids reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(50 total reviews)

Jennifer Harris, PH.D., LMFT, BCBA-D

99% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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2.0

Jul 2, 2024

High turnover, billing first before clients or employees

Rbt - registered behavior technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent clinical staff, Being an RBT can be an incredibly fulfilling and rewarding experience

Cons

Poor pay, limited access to HR. False claims on policies, high turnover rate.

FirstSteps for Kids Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your dedication over the past 3-4 years. We are pleased to hear that you find your work as a FirstSteps RBT rewarding and that you appreciate and value your clinical mentors and leaders. Your acknowledgment of FirstSteps’ clinical excellence means a great deal, as we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in all that we do. We are also sorry to read of your recent concerns. While billing is necessary to sustain our operations, it is certainly not part of our company mission. Our primary focus and heart of our company remains on delivering exceptional ABA care to our clients while always supporting and prioritizing our entire team. We are committed to addressing the issues you shared and encourage you to reach out to the Clinic Director and/or our People & Purpose Team right away so we can address your concerns directly, ensure you feel heard and supported, and remedy any problems occurring. We genuinely appreciate your dedication and want to ensure that your experience here is positive and rewarding. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.

5.0

Apr 24, 2024

Best Place to work at for ABA!

Lead instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at FSFK is the best place to work at for ABA therapy because you first start off with a month of hands on paid training, plus a ton of support to become an RBT. After you passed the training, you are still not alone. You will always have a great team to go to for support. Everyone is approachable for anything even the bosses. Plus you get a mentor to always check in both personal and work related. The work environment is great, and your hours are always filled. If you want to work 40 hour weeks they will provide those 40 hours.

Cons

The only con really is if you get a late cancellation on an appointment you are sometimes not compensated for those hours. Last con is just driving when there is heavy Los Angeles traffic but nobody can control that.

4.0

Apr 2, 2024

Great company

Board certified behavior analyst (bcba)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay well + commute compensation.

Cons

Scheduling can get wonky, so make sure you clearly dictate your scheduling needs.

FirstSteps for Kids Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your employment experience during your time here at FirstSteps. We're thrilled to hear that you value our compensation package! Providing competitive compensation and a meaningful benefits package overall is a priority for us, and we're glad to know that it made a positive impact on your experience. Should your situation change, we would love to welcome you back to your FirstSteps family! Regarding your feedback on scheduling, we understand that maintaining a consistent schedule is important for work-life balance and productivity. Your input is invaluable to us, and we wholeheartedly agree that clear and transparent communication about schedules is essential for our team's success and well-being. If you have further feedback or suggestions for improvement, please feel free to reach out to our People Team. We appreciate your dedication and welcome the opportunity to reconnect.

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Jobs at FirstSteps for Kids

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