Means to an End - RBT - Registered Behavior Technician FirstSteps for Kids Employee Review

1.0
8 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you need a job that will give you hands on experience to get through grad school to become a BCBA then this is a good route to take.

Cons

This job is not for those looking to make a career out of it. This job is pretty much in place for those who are on the track to become a Behavior Specialist and pays you as such. They will take a lot of your time and it's only worth it if you need to get hands on experience working with children or other Behavior Specialists to advance your own career.

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FirstSteps for Kids Response
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We are so sorry to read of your concerns. Your experience at FirstSteps is important to us and we take your feedback seriously. At FirstSteps, our instructors play a pivotal role, and we aim to support both their career and financial well-being from day one. We provide ongoing mentorship and opportunities for wage increases, with many seeing a 10% pay increase within their first year. We also strive to nurture your professional development by offering comprehensive training and RBT sponsorship that culminates in earning the nationally recognized Registered Behavior Technician credential. As you know, this credential stays with you when you leave FirstSteps and is highly valued in our field. We're saddened to also hear that advancement opportunities may not have been clearly communicated with you. It's crucial to us that our exceptional Instructors are able to make FirstSteps their long-term career home. We absolutely offer various advancement paths, including Lead Instructor, Center-Based Manager, Training Manager, and administrative roles, that do not require graduate training or the BCBA credential. We would be happy to chat if you are interested and discuss potential career trajectories should you wish to return. Ultimately, your satisfaction and the success of all our employees, past and present, are of utmost importance to us. We truly value your feedback. Please reach out to our People & Purpose Team if you would like to reconnect.

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5.0
15 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Wonderful clinical support from industry leaders. Fellow BCBAs and mid levels are collaborative and supportive

Cons

Lower end of pay scale

3.0
15 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1 dollar bonus after completing ~300 clinical hours

Cons

Not much support for new RBTs; de-escalation techniques learned on the job after earning certification, rather than during training. 1 dollar bonus is advertised as something earned automatically after completing 3 months on the job, but is actually only earned after completing 300 clinical hours.

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