Certifynd ABA

Balance Autism

place Altoona, IA 201-500 employees

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk
flagMarch 2025 data breach exposing PHI of 1,281 individuals (names, DOB, SSNs, Medicaid numbers); preliminary class action settlement up to $290,000 approved Jan 2026
flagFebruary 2024 Iowa state citation: home for autistic adults fined for medication errors, drug storage violations, inoperable door alarms, inadequate staff training, abuse-prevention policy failures, failure to investigate care violations, food/nutrition violations
flagGlassdoor compensation rating 2.6/5 with 47% recommend rate
gavel[object Object]
policyMultiple employee reviews characterize senior leadership as prioritizing growth over staff welfare and client safety; corroborated indirectly by 2024 state citations.

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.5

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Mission-driven, meaningful work with clients
  • add_circle Supportive direct coworkers and team culture
  • add_circle On-the-job training for new hires
  • add_circle Continuing education and student loan repayment benefits
  • add_circle Leadership development opportunities

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Low pay relative to workload (RBT and BCBA)
  • remove_circle Burnout from 60+ hour weeks and weekend on-call
  • remove_circle Senior leadership perceived as growth/money-focused over staff
  • remove_circle Cliquey/toxic work environment in some sites
  • remove_circle Limited career advancement and inadequate management support