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Helping Hands Family

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Was not a great experience - Anonymous employee Helping Hands Family Employee Review

2.0
Nov 13, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There were free snacks. Pay was ok for the position.

Cons

I’ve worked in human services for nearly 12 years, and this was by far my worst experience. There was little to no training. When I needed guidance I was told to “figure it out”. While hospitalized, I was harassed to get my doctor’s notes in and put my time off request into their system. I was ultimately let go for misuse of time off and for “not meeting expectations”, which was basically that they did not feel that I was being friendly enough in the office. This agency is for profit, and it was frustrating to see families sit on the waitlists forever because of what insurance coverage the child had. I also overheard the marketing team talking about having to find a stock photo of someone “looking autistic enough” for the agency’s brochures. It was really difficult for me to work here as I am very passionate about helping families get the services and resources their children deserve. In addition, PTO was HORRIBLE. 10 days total for vacation and sick, as well as only maybe 7 paid holidays.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

*Supportive and Invested fellow team of Supervisors/BCBAs *Individualized programming across clinic/home/school

Cons

*Barriers with insurance/payor requirements *RBT turnover/call outs/scheduling

1.0
Apr 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strong collaboration and a supportive team environment, as RBTs have frequent opportunities to work together, share ideas, and problem solve. There are also opportunities to participate in clinic activities, such as decorating for different seasons, creating craft activities, and making DTT materials, which can make the work environment more engaging and creative. Offers somewhat consistent and predictable hours.

Cons

Noticeable high school-like, cliquey atmosphere, which can make the work environment feel exclusionary and uncomfortable at times. The company has also shifted toward a more corporate focus, where leadership decisions often do not prioritize the well-being of RBTs, BCBAs, or clients. This is reflected in practices that may feel unethical, such as keeping the clinic open during unsafe conditions in order to maintain productivity. There are also operational concerns, including reduced administrative time due to notes being replaced by AI, which can impact the quality of documentation and clinical reflection. Staff are often scheduled for back-to-back sessions without adequate breaks, and there have been instances where RBTs are not provided with a lunch break. Additionally, turnover is extremely high, leading to a lack of continuity of care, as clients frequently have to adjust to new therapists. The work culture can also feel tense, with a catty or unsupportive tone from upper management, and HR is often unresponsive when concerns are raised.

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