Very rewarding experience, but this job will WEAR YOU DOWN - ABA Classroom Counselour Melmark Employee Review

2.0
Jan 29, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Good support in classrooms as far as behavioral intervention goes. Very dedicated people who share the same interest in helping kids/young adults with special needs. 5 weeks paid Vacation, great benefits.

Cons

No freedom in the work place, easy to burn out because some programs are much too fast-paced. Good luck getting a sick day off without hearing some grief from anyone. 5-6 weeks needed to take any Vaca days. Alot of poop and pee (consider yourself a zookeeper on some days). No job advancement (unless you want to fork over serious money and takes ALOT of classes). Kids constantly come to school very sick.

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