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Helping Hands Family

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Don't pay RBTs enough to retain employees - RBT Helping Hands Family Employee Review

2.0
Sep 14, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

you can get a certification to make more money somewhere else. My coworkers are loving. I have amazing mentors who teach me how to help kids.

Cons

People are constantly leaving to get paid more somewhere else. This affects the kids because there's so much instability and inconsistency with their therapy and people keep having to get to know them all over again. The rules around getting paid for hours you work are very confusing and not well communicated on purpose and it's a lot of work to try to not experience wage theft. You can get paid 10 dollars more per hour at other places and this company does not care. They make more profit and pay people less than every similar company in the area. it's sad. Breaks are not guaranteed and you're not paid for sick days.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Business Outlook

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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