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Beacon ABA Services

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Do not recommend - Associate Behavior Therapist Beacon ABA Services Employee Review

1.0
Mar 26, 2024
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Pros

Great training in the beginning. Was set up with all the equipment needed for the job. Easy time sheet management.

Cons

Fee for service = no hours, not full time at all. If clients canceled you didn't get paid. The traveling was absolutely ridiculous. Not allowing for a break or time to get gas. The managers were terrible. No help ever. Clients/parents were rude, not accommodating. They gave me Spanish speaking parents when I don't speak Spanish. The hours are trash, 8am-6pm where is the work life balance?? Mileage needs to be way more money for the travel.

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Beacon ABA Services Response
2y
We are disappointed that your experience did not meet your expectations. Cancellations are an unfortunate challenge that all ABA agencies experience. Beacon works alongside families to minimize unexpected cancellations and reschedule whenever possible. We understand the inconsistencies in hours can be difficult and have added paid time off and staffing resources for rescheduling appointments when families must cancel due to unexpected circumstances. We have a cancellation policy in place to support staff needs for consistency in hours. We provide services to children throughout Massachusetts and place an emphasis on maintaining small regional areas to prevent staff from having long commutes between home visits. To set expectations during the hiring process, we carefully discuss the intended region with each candidate so they have a full understanding of the region they will be servicing. We find that most people are pleasantly surprised about the small size of the regions compared with other ABA home-based providers. Beacon also provides a 30-minute break without travel for staff who work six or more hours, in compliance with state labor laws. We recognize the impactful work that our team does in support of children and families. We strive for transparency and continuous improvement in all areas of our practice. We value your feedback and welcome the opportunity to discuss your comments further. We invite you to reach out to us at support@beaconservices.org.

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5.0
May 20, 2025
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Pros

Beacon took me in with no experience and taught me everything I know. I went through training from ABT to BT, CPR training through the company and even began the masters program to become a behavior analyst.

Cons

Employees don’t seem to last very long long

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Beacon ABA Services Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re happy to hear that our Onboarding and Training program prepared you for your career in behavioral therapy. We look forward to watching your skills continue to grow as you pursue your master’s degree.
3.0
Jul 11, 2026
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Pros

Thorough training & some extremely helpful supervisors and coworkers!

Cons

Lots of cancellations from families which is out of Beacons control & some lack of communication about scheduling and cases at times.

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Beacon ABA Services Response
6d
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for highlighting our training program and supportive team at Beacon. We’re glad to hear that the guidance from your supervisors and coworkers has been meaningful for you. We also appreciate your feedback regarding scheduling and communication. We recognize how challenging it can be for our staff when schedules shift unexpectedly due to family cancellations. While cancellations can unfortunately be a common occurrence for ABA providers, we do work closely with families to reduce disruptions and reschedule appointments whenever possible. Your comments are particularly helpful as we’re continually working to improve communication. We welcome the opportunity to talk through any concerns you may have offline and find the best ways to support you moving forward. If you’d like to talk more, we encourage you to connect with your supervisor or reach out directly to Paulo Guilhardi, Executive Vice President of Operations, at pguilhardi@beaconservices.org. Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for the important work you do every day.
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