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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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

Mar 12, 2015

This is a wonderful top-notch ABA company !!

Program director

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The vibe across offices is fun, forward thinking, and inspiring! Upper management encourages and supports individual professional growth. FirstSteps operates under the highest clinical and ethical standards. Staff exudes passion and dedication to the children and families we work with. This is a professional and drama free work environment that models, teaches and expects excellence. Team members are supportive and encouraging of one another while also creating a professional and fun work environment.

Cons

Schedule and commute flexibility is often necessary. Due to the training intensity and dedication to our families it is best to offer at least a year commitment to this type of job.

5.0

Mar 11, 2015

The best in the industry

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is incredibly invested in the success of the kiddos Collaborative team members; supervisors respect opinions of ALL team members FUN work environment, and fun and energetic employees Thorough and rigorous classroom and field training All of the Program Directors have their BCBAs and DIRECTLY supervise the instructors! So important.

Cons

Driving, but it's actually much less than other companies. And the addition of center-based services decreases drive time!

5.0

Mar 10, 2015

Amazing place to work, grow and learn

Instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture, lots of growth opportunities in all departments, clinical expertise, beautiful office.

Cons

Always lots to do, high standards of directors can be intimidating.

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