Is The Stepping Stones Group a good company to work for?

The Stepping Stones Group has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 984 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at The Stepping Stones Group to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Stepping Stones Group have been left by employees working as Special Education Teacher , Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist .

Does The Stepping Stones Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Stepping Stones Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Stepping Stones Group. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Stepping Stones Group?

64% of The Stepping Stones Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Stepping Stones Group 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Stepping Stones Group?

Speech Language Pathologist (135) , Occupational Therapist (60) , SLP (55) , Paraprofessional (53) , Speech-Language Pathologist (40) , RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (36) , Behavior Technician (32) , School Psychologist (29) , Special Education Teacher (25) , Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) (25) , Special Education Paraprofessional (21) , Career Services Manager (13) , Speech Pathologist (12) , Recruiter (10) , Paraeducator (9)

What are the pros of working at The Stepping Stones Group according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and do not have to interact with the school to negotiate/set up interviews." ((in 81 reviews)); "Good benefits for a staffing agency as well." ((in 43 reviews)); "Good communication, allowance for supplies and licensing, CF support" ((in 32 reviews)); "A lot of support and great staff on clinical side of things" ((in 27 reviews)); "clinical manager and recruiter." ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Stepping Stones Group according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 17 reviews)); "No PTO" ((in 15 reviews)); "Unpaid for time off" ((in 10 reviews)); "No paid holidays" ((in 8 reviews)); "Leadership seems dependent on who you get." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the top reviewed The Stepping Stones Group locations?

Los Angeles , Chicago , Atlanta , San Diego , San Jose , Jacksonville , Sacramento , Denver , Philadelphia , Boston , Dallas , Long Beach , Santa Clarita , San Francisco , Birmingham , Detroit , Austin , Houston , Orange , Pasadena , Baltimore , Fort Lauderdale , Fresno , Bellflower , Mission Viejo , Palmdale , West Chester , Miami , Wilmington , Jersey City

The Stepping Stones Group reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(813 total reviews)

Tim Murphy

63% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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The Stepping Stones Group has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 813 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Stepping Stones Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

813 reviews

3.0

Aug 12, 2020

Hands off but good for Travelers

Slp

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly coworkers, stipend for materials ($875)

Cons

Hourly pay, inconsistent support, pay based on arbitrary things

The Stepping Stones Group Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. If you have additional feedback or any questions or concerns, please call Human Resources at 866-600-7598.

3.0

Jul 21, 2020

Good starting job

Occupational therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Attentive team - Quick response - Bridge Academy allows for free CEUs - Contract job

Cons

- As a newer grad I was looking forward to having a mentor, my assigned mentor lives in another state and time zone so it is hard to get specific assistance - Contract job

The Stepping Stones Group Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback! We are happy to hear that our team has been attentive and that you are utilizing our professional development platform, Bridge Academy, for free CEUs! We strive for quality clinical support so I am sorry to hear that it has been hard to get specific assistance. We would love to hear more about your experience so we can continue to improve. Please reach out to our Human Resources team at 866-600-7598 so we can learn more.

5.0

Jul 17, 2020

Wish I Could Stay Longer with SSG

Speech-language pathology clinical fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people in the Midwest office of Stepping Stones Group will advocate for you and make sure you have the tools for success. This is the employer you want especially during the uncertain times with COVID-19. (I have also interacted with other staff members from other administrative SSG offices, and they are incredibly positive and encouraging.) Even as a part-time employee, I got benefits such as a wellness stipend and professional development funds. I only left SSG for a postdoctoral research opportunity, and the professional development support I was offered for postdocs was either equal or less than the support I received from SSG. SSG is a W-2 employer. Many contract companies use 1099's, which make your paycheck look great initially and then you have an income tax headache when filing taxes. As a contract speech pathologist, you can focus on service delivery and the associated paperwork. In my district, if you're hired directed by the board of education, you will have to fit in extra duties (e.g. lunchroom monitor, dismissal service). I am confident that SSG did everything they possibly could to make sure I was content as their employee. Another benefit of contracting, is that if you move, they can help you find a new placement. You could stay with SSG and explore a new geographic region.

Cons

The one con I can think of is barely a con because of all the benefits that come with being a SSG employee. The hourly rate tends to be in the mid to high-mid range when comparing to other companies. However, SSG did a lot of legwork to make sure I was still getting some pay while my district shut down. I would prefer to have an employer that pays me a slightly above average SLP wage even when times are tough than to have a high SLP wage only when times are great. A consistent paycheck that is a fair wage is much better in my opinion.

The Stepping Stones Group Response

5y

Hearing that you had a good CF experience with us is the best thing we could hope for and that your interactions with Katelyn, Jackie, and Jamie made you think that you had won the CF lottery - wow - what a compliment! We would love for you to work with us again so please reach out when you are ready for another opportunity! Best of luck to you!

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