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 have great training !" ((in 28 reviews)); "Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and wanted to see their employees grow and flourish." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great staff training." ((in 8 reviews)); "I always felt like I had a team to turn to and consult with." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great supervisors and scheduling team" ((in 8 reviews))

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

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FirstSteps for Kids reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(191 total reviews)

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

99% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Culture & values

4.2

Senior management

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

FirstSteps for Kids has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 191 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FirstSteps for Kids employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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191 reviews

5.0

Nov 17, 2015

Instructor/Lead Instructor

Anonymous employee

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Pros

I worked at the company for almost a year as both an Instructor and Lead Instructor. Overall FirstSteps for Kids is a great company and I only have good things to say. I had little experience in the field and so it was great to receive the amazing training I did. Not only do they focus on theoretical training, but they also do overlaps and ease you into running sessions independently. The staff with more experience, especially the Program Directors, are incredible and are always willing to help. Communication within the staff is also a positive of this company. They are also great with working with you in terms of hours and location. Support in terms of wanting to advance in the field is always there as well. This company is truly amazing and I would definitely recommend it and come back in the future.

Cons

Other than the complications that come with scheduling, there are no cons.

5.0

Sep 23, 2015

Great place to work, awesome support from clinical staff

Instructor

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Pros

FirstSteps was a great place to work, right from the very beginning. The training program is outstanding--they make sure to cover everything you need to know, and then provide training in the field. There is also ongoing PD supervision and feedback, which is so helpful for knowing what's working well and what could be adjusted. Everyone on staff was always super helpful and I loved the office environment. And of course, the kids are awesome. I loved getting to see my kiddos' progress during the time I was there. Also, if you're interested in staying in the field long-term, the clinical team is more than happy to provide support and supervision along the way.

Cons

Schedule could be a bit inconsistent when families cancel last minute. Instructors are paid at their direct rate for office time when this happens, but it would be preferable to have an actual session. Sometimes the driving got to be a bit much, but the scheduling team was good about working with me on that.

4.0

Aug 12, 2015

Great Company, Clinical Staff is Amazing

Lead instructor

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Pros

Open door policy! Even if supervisors are busy, they will always try to make time to listen to any issues you are having and help figure out a professional solution to the problem. Training is amazing! This company does not slack off when it comes to training employees! The clinical staff really does care about the staff and tries to address any issues and resolve them so that the employees stay happy

Cons

Scheduling is sometimes frustrating to deal with, because time-off requests are not always communicated well, and schedules are given out late and often times a 'full-time' employee will only be scheduled for 12 hours. Instructors have no say in the schedule, we just have to go where we are asked.

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