Pros
- Full time (36-38 hr/week) on average - Opportunity for a $0.50 raise every 6 months if you meet specific criteria. Whether or not you meet the criteria is up to your supervisor(s). - Health insurance and benefits - PTO and holidays off - If a client calls out, you still get paid (you either get “admin” time or are assigned to another client) - Free lunch every Friday - If you want to become a BCBA, there is a program that helps you get your hours and there are opportunities for career advancement in the company (I cannot speak much on this as I did not participate in that program). - Working with the kids is by far the best part of the job!
Cons
- Limited sick time and a strict attendance point system ("occurrences"). Employees often come into work while sick to avoid consequences. - Very high turnover rate for all positions. Pay is also considered low compared to other companies in the area. - Team changes happen often for both clients and RBTs. You can easily go from one team to another with minimal notice. This means getting a new group of clients and a new supervisor with little to no preparation. - There was definitely favoritism at some centers. I also witnessed staff speaking unkindly about each other and about the clients on several occasions. - There is a risk of injury on the job, which can be expected, but employees receive limited training on how to best handle those situations. Many RBTs have sustained injuries on the job and are not given worker’s comp pay unless they meet a very specific set of criteria. - Expectation to travel to other centers to support at the last minute, sometimes up to an hour away. - Inconsistent scheduling. Schedules can change at the last minute and you can get assigned sessions with clients you do not normally work with. - Limited career opportunities unless you want to become a BCBA.
