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FirstSteps for Kids

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FirstSteps for Kids reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(50 total reviews)
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Jennifer Harris, PH.D., LMFT, BCBA-D

99% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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4.0
Jan 26, 2024

K

Recommend
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Pros

-good pay -kids were adorable

Cons

- schedule department sucked - that’s it

1.0
Jan 8, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

If you need a job that will give you hands on experience to get through grad school to become a BCBA then this is a good route to take.

Cons

This job is not for those looking to make a career out of it. This job is pretty much in place for those who are on the track to become a Behavior Specialist and pays you as such. They will take a lot of your time and it's only worth it if you need to get hands on experience working with children or other Behavior Specialists to advance your own career.

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FirstSteps for Kids Response
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We are so sorry to read of your concerns. Your experience at FirstSteps is important to us and we take your feedback seriously. At FirstSteps, our instructors play a pivotal role, and we aim to support both their career and financial well-being from day one. We provide ongoing mentorship and opportunities for wage increases, with many seeing a 10% pay increase within their first year. We also strive to nurture your professional development by offering comprehensive training and RBT sponsorship that culminates in earning the nationally recognized Registered Behavior Technician credential. As you know, this credential stays with you when you leave FirstSteps and is highly valued in our field. We're saddened to also hear that advancement opportunities may not have been clearly communicated with you. It's crucial to us that our exceptional Instructors are able to make FirstSteps their long-term career home. We absolutely offer various advancement paths, including Lead Instructor, Center-Based Manager, Training Manager, and administrative roles, that do not require graduate training or the BCBA credential. We would be happy to chat if you are interested and discuss potential career trajectories should you wish to return. Ultimately, your satisfaction and the success of all our employees, past and present, are of utmost importance to us. We truly value your feedback. Please reach out to our People & Purpose Team if you would like to reconnect.
3.0
Nov 14, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing training and support from other staff. The kids are amazing and I’ve had some great supervisors since I started.

Cons

Last minute covers, scheduling doesn’t seem to consider commute time or time between sessions. My pay as a lead was capped. My office has had 4-5 supervisors leave in the last year. There is too much turnover, pay is too low and expectations are too high.

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