DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride Autism Centers, a leading provider of center-based early intervention ABA therapy, has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, winning awards of excellence in national culture in two key areas: employee well-being and professional development. These prestigious awards, presented by Energage, are based on employee feedback and are compared to organizations of similar size in various industries.

Stride’s recognition reflects its commitment to fostering a growth-focused, supportive workplace culture. As a rapidly expanding organization with 20 clinics in the Midwest and more than 350 full-time employees, Stride ranked in the top quartile of healthcare companies in seven critical categories, including supportive managers, strong values, open-mindedness, work meaningfulness, leadership, innovation. , and Company Management.

“We are extremely proud to be named a Top Workplace,” said Brad Zelinger, CEO of Stride Autism Centers. “Our talented team members are the heart of our success, showing up every day with a passion to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. By prioritizing the well-being and professional development of our valued physicians, we foster an environment where care is the best possible. delivered to the families we serve”.

Stride is known for its collaborative, supportive and joyful work environment, providing mentorship, professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement to foster the growth of the next generation of ABA leaders. The company’s programs are designed to enhance clinical expertise, streamline systems and cultivate leadership skills, contributing to the continuous improvement of both staff and services.

Zelinger founded Stride in honor of his sister, who lives with an autism-related disorder, and his personal experience informs the company’s mission to be an active and positive presence in the communities it serves. This commitment resonates deeply with Stride employees, many of whom cite the company’s values ​​and purpose-driven culture as major reasons for their job satisfaction.

In addition to supporting the professional growth of its staff, Stride is dedicated to promoting employee well-being. The organization maintains a 1:1 therapist-to-child ratio to ensure personalized care for its trainees, while providing therapists with manageable caseloads and predictable schedules to encourage a healthy work-life balance.

“Being recognized as a top workplace is a tremendous honor, and the collective feedback from our employees validates our efforts to create a caring culture,” added Zelinger. “We will continue to invest in our team so they can thrive, both personally and professionally.”

Stride Autism Centers is hiring! For more information on award-winning workplace culture and job openings, visit https://stridecenters.com/careers/.

ABOUT OYSTERS:

Stride Autism Centers is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing evidence-based ABA therapy to children with autism ages 2-6.

With locations in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, Stride programs integrate structured individual therapy with naturalistic group activities. These programs are designed to promote skills in communication, emotional regulation, school readiness, social interaction, self-care, and more.

For more information, please call us at 515-207-5251 or visit Autism Stride Centers.

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