Amazing Leadership & Work Culture - RBT - Registered Behavior Technician Blooming Behavior Services Employee Review

My overall experience at Blooming was very positive. The team, including the RBTs, BCBAs, and scheduling staff, was incredibly supportive and created a welcoming, positive workplace culture. The onboarding process and initial RBT training were smooth and well organized. Leadership consistently recognized and appreciated RBTs through regular shoutouts, and it was clear they genuinely cared about both their employees and clients. The BCBAs in particular were highly passionate about their work and consistently provided helpful feedback, guidance, and support during supervision sessions. They also prioritized strong communication with parents, offering empathy, education, and reassurance to help families feel understood and involved in their child’s care. This level of parent collaboration was something I did not experience as much at my previous company. My favorite part of the job was building relationships with clients and families and being able to see the growth and positive impact our services had over time. Many parents shared how happy they were to have chosen Blooming after previous experiences with ABA services that had not been as effective.

Like many smaller ABA companies, there are some challenges that come with the nature of the field itself. The biggest downside, which applies to most in-home RBT roles, is that the work can feel somewhat isolating at times. Since sessions take place primarily in clients’ homes, you spend most of the day working independently with occasional supervision sessions or overlap with another RBT. Unlike more traditional work environments, there is not much day-to-day interaction with a consistent team of coworkers. One area where I feel Blooming could improve is compensation for last-minute client cancellations. While the company does offer a paid one-hour admin option and attempts to provide substitute sessions when available, cancellations can still result in losing a significant portion of your scheduled hours for the day. Because of this, hours can feel somewhat inconsistent, especially when clients discontinue services or graduate from the program, which often leads to frequent schedule changes. The position also requires a considerable amount of driving between clients’ homes. Blooming reimburses mileage between client sessions, but not travel to and from the first and last client of the day, which could become difficult when commuting longer distances. Like any RBT role, the job can also be physically and emotionally demanding, requiring a high level of patience, adaptability, and energy to support clients and families with a wide range of needs and behaviors. Although I found the work extremely meaningful and rewarding, I did feel that the compensation was somewhat low relative to the level of effort and responsibility the position requires.

My overall experience at Blooming Behavior Services was positive. Blooming consists of a really welcoming, approachable, and knowledgeable team (both BCBAs & RBTs). The clients/families were wonderful as well and my favorite part of the job. I was always encouraged to ask questions if I had difficulty or misunderstood something in any aspect of my role. Also, my BCBA’s and the clinical director/leadership team I worked with were extremely accommodating and understanding when I had trouble with transportation. They really worked with me to figure out the best solutions for my clients and I.

There were a few cons but I found those to be common within ABA companies. Things like long drive times and client cancellations (however, you are offered make-up sessions or opportunities to do office work). The pay was also not very competitive. Although, the pros outweigh a lot of other ABA companies.