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SPG Therapy & Education

SPG really is a great company to work for. I love being in a school setting as there are no client cancellations. You get really attached to your students and feel a huge sense of belonging in the classroom. I feel really supported by my supervisor and upper management when I've reached out to them. However, SPG does not pay during school holiday breaks or summer. (no pay during thanksgiving break, Christmas break, federal holidays, and random non-student days). A RBT will only make between 35-40k a year which when REALLY broken down, only comes out to the equivalent of someone getting paid $19/hr working full time. 

I do wish SPG valued its RBT's more and compensated us accordingly. This sometimes is not an easy job, considering some students have major behaviors. 

The company overall, is great. They just need to figure out how to compensate the "little guys" who are the ones with the students all day. 

I am a current employee who left at one point to gain experience as a level one supervisor but quickly returned because there is just no other company like SPG.  First off, this company is school based, so there is no driving between clients (as an RBT) and if your client cancels, you still earn hours by helping out in the class room.  SPG hires competent, supportive, passionate, ABA geniuses! I am joking but very serious at the same time.  I learn so much from the BCBA's at SPG.  And the HR woman, AMAZING! I have learned so much about benefits and insurance.  They also pay more than other companies but only hire RBT's who take their role as an educator seriously.  If you are someone who is passionate about assisting others who face developmental deficits and/or see a future in ABA, SPG is second to none!   

I really love working for SPG. SPG does their best to make everyone feel like being part of a big family. I've been working with SPG for a while and appreciate their efforts, especially during COVID-19. They have done their best to accommodate to their employees needs and making sure they have assignments for the school year. For those who are working in person, they are provided with PPE and have other precautions put in place to care for their employees.
The only thing I would say is If you are an RBT looking for a job advancement, it really isn't possible unless you obtain a higher degree. SPG does have a university they are partnered with and you can get a certain discount on tuition if you are looking to get a higher degree. SPG also helps with providing necessary supervision for those who are working towards becoming a BCBA. 

The culture at SPG is my favorite!  It starts with the owner who is highly respected among those who work for her, those who work beside her every day, and those who work with her industry wide.  She leads by example; always giving back to the employees and her community.  Each year, employees are honored with annual appreciation parties and multiple social get-togethers.  There are also multiple charity/fund raising events SPG supports.  The culture she has created is all about balance in work life and home life.  We are all supported and encouraged in may ways!  Employee attrition is quite low.  This company continues to grow and there are ample opportunities to expand your career.

I had an eye-opening experience with them. I actually decided to apply with them after hearing good things from a buddy. My experience was good at first, then I told them I was looking at other agencies. I have never heard a recruiter go out of their way to trash another company before. I did not even tell her my other options, and the recruiter went on another tangent talking about how their company is the best. Blah blah blah. She even went to trash companies I never even heard of.

Be careful of this group of therapists. They seem like a friendly bunch but immediately I could sense a lot of deceit, desperation and pathetic finger pointing and name calling. I was just shocked at the disrespect.

I think they could do a lot better. Turn-off!

I'm extremely lucky and grateful to have found this company for my first year as an SLP-Assistant. Everybody has been so understanding, helpful, and encouraging to a nervous newcomer like me. 
Starting off in a difficult year where everything was done through teletherapy, I had no idea what I was doing. However, I never felt judged, despite constantly asking my supervisors and other company staff members so many questions.
Even after going back to in-person workplace, I feel that the transition was done well and the safety of the employees was taken care of. I can tell they really care for their team and clients.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working away from your supervisor 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When they send you out to schools, they have no idea what’s going on. They just listen to one side . It can be very stressful. You are not allowed to speak up. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
One sided. They don’t really care about your well being just make sure you are there for the students .

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It will be a lot of behaviors since you will be working with students with disabilities. You are always on the front line . It’s never a bored day !

The upper management is overbearing and board certified clinicians have little to no autonomy. There is a handbook you must follow that can be edited by administrators at any time without notice. They provide mentors who can be helpful especially if you are a new BCBA to the company but after that it seems like micromanagement. There is little to no room for growth so I would not recommend working here if you would like to grow your career. The upper management is not culturally or racially diverse and does not accurately represent the majority of their employees. 

Overall I had a positive experience with SPG. The BCBAs I worked with were present often, listened to concerns and asked for RBT feedback. They used more updated and trauma informed practices than other companies in my experience. Days are usually spent proving 1:1 support and assisting other students when not with your 1:1. Your workplace culture is dependent on the school you are assigned to but overall casual. 

I and others did have issues with scheduling not responding to call out emails or requests for a sub which was hard to navigate when teachers ask why there was no sub but scheduling won't reply to you. 

 Pros:
• Consistent hours (no cancellations)
• Working 1:1 with students in a school setting and colloborating with teachers, administers, BCBA, OT, SLP, School Psych, etc.
• SPG provides 40 hours RBT training and pay for RBT certification or renewal fees
• 5% BCBA supervision on a monthly basis 
• CEUs, scholarships, and staff team building outings 
• Summer school positions avaliable but very limited 
• Good starting wage for RBTs 

Cons:
• No pay during school breaks (fall, winter, summer)
• No PTO
• Sick time capped at 40 hours. Will need a doctor's note for sick time involving three or more days. 
• Scheduling team slow to respond during call outs



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Speech language pathologist 701 salaries reported	$102,140 per year
Registered behavior technician 40 salaries reported	$28.95 per hour
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School psychologist 78 salaries reported	$104,532 per year
Physical therapist 69 salaries reported	$63.87 per hour

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