Unpaid work - RBT - Registered Behavior Technician Soar Autism Center Employee Review

3.0
11 Dec 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Employees are all super nice and working with kids is rewarding

Cons

They don’t pay you if a client calls in sick or shows up late even if you are on time. There are also a lot of day of cancellations that are unpaid. You barely ever get a full 30 minute lunch break and usually have an extra five or ten minutes unpaid before lunch. Also if you don’t finish notes in a session which is really difficult with high maintenance children to write full reports without them hurting themselves or another child, you have to do that in paid on your own time. Pay for everyone starts at 20/hr but with all the unpaid time in the day I haven’t made more than 1000 per two week pay check. You also have to heavily advocate for yourself to get your breaks and prep sessions.

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Soar Autism Center Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We deeply value your input and recognize the importance of addressing the concerns you've raised. We adhere to Colorado's labor laws regarding breaks and meal periods. However, we understand the challenges that can arise with scheduling and transitions, which may make it difficult for Behavior Technicians to take full breaks. We are actively reviewing our processes to ensure all team members have sufficient and uninterrupted break times. Your feedback helps us prioritize this area for improvement. We also acknowledge that scheduling can be complex due to shifts in client and employee availability, including last-minute callouts. In such cases, we aim to provide coverage sessions or assign other in-center tasks to minimize disruptions. That said, we understand this can feel frustrating and are working to enhance our scheduling systems to promote greater consistency and reduce last-minute changes. We hope these efforts are beginning to address the concerns you've experienced. Writing session notes during therapy is a standard practice across the industry. We know this can be particularly challenging when working with high-needs clients. We are evaluating ways to ensure our team members have the necessary support to complete their notes efficiently and sustainably during their paid time. Additionally, your comments about unpaid time are concerning, and we will review our practices to ensure fairness in compensating our employees for their time and effort. We are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring that all team members feel valued and supported in their roles. Your feedback is an important part of that process, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Thank you for the important work you do every day to make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

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5.0
18 May 2026
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Pros

Ongoing training opportunities Supportive leadership for complex cases

Cons

Fast-paced environment with frequent changes

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Soar Autism Center Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found leadership supportive, especially when navigating complex cases, and that the ongoing training opportunities were valuable during your time at Soar. We also understand that a fast-paced environment with frequent change can be challenging. As Soar continues to grow and improve how we serve children and families, we know it is important to support team members through change with clear communication, thoughtful planning, and strong leadership presence. We appreciate the time you spent with Soar and are grateful for the care you provided to the children and families we serve.
2.0
22 May 2026
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Pros

Awesome RBTs and clinicians that truly care about the clients

Cons

Company is so focused on expanding to other locations and states that they let existing centers deteriorate Constant turnover, one person a week No consistent schedule even though availability changes guaranteed one Bathroom breaks are extremely limited if working with 1:1 clients Don’t take feedback from staff surveys Removed baby locks and baby gates, allowing clients to elope into office building and outside building Even when AC stops working, staff and clients are expected to stay in 90 degree rooms

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Soar Autism Center Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you worked alongside RBTs and clinicians who care deeply about the children and families we serve. That commitment is central to Soar’s mission. We’re sorry to hear that your experience has felt frustrating and unsupported. Concerns related to staffing stability, schedules, breaks, facility conditions, safety, and responsiveness to feedback are serious, and we understand how these issues can affect both team members and the quality of care they feel able to provide. As we continue to grow, we know that expansion cannot come at the expense of supporting our existing centers and teams. We are actively working to strengthen communication, improve center operations, and ensure staff concerns are heard and addressed. We appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback, and we encourage team members to continue raising specific concerns through their center leadership or People Team so they can be reviewed and addressed appropriately.
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