Pros
Some caring coworkers who genuinely want to help clients. A chance to gain ABA field experience for those starting in behavioral therapy. Clients and families can be rewarding to work with. Growth opportunity to become a BCBA
Cons
Inconsistent hours: Full-time hours were promised, a minimum 36 hours of direct client care, during hiring but often fell far short, causing financial instability. A coworker of mine received 18 hours during one week. Another coworker had no clients during one day of their work week, they should have been given admin time. High turnover: Many staff leave quickly, which disrupts client care. Lack of transparency: Policies and expectations sometimes change without clear communication. Limited support: Staff training is minimal after onboarding, and management is often unavailable for guidance. "Tougher" clients can be given to RBTs who just finished training after about 2 weeks. Work-life balance issues: Last-minute schedule changes make planning personal time difficult. Management asks staff to be available from 8am-6pm M-F, but cannot afford to pay all employees full-time wages.