Pros
-The kids are wonderful. It is great to see their progress. It can be challenging at times, but you can learn a lot of useful skills to use, especially if you have your own children. -This job is good for people in college (living on campus because you can’t pay rent with this paycheck) studying to become teachers.
Cons
-Horrible management. I had a few good supervisors, but for the most part they are stuck in their ways and don't like to listen to your ideas, even though they only see the kid once a month. Which is exactly what ABA shouldn't be. The supervisors also play favorites. -Inconsistent hours. Parents cancel all the time. It's impossible to get benefits. -Low pay. They pay lower than many other companies in the area. It is impossible to make a living wage if you support yourself. -Constant gossip. They have a high turnover rate, and it's no surprise. -Policies change all the time. Nothing is ever consistent. -There is no room for advancement unless you become a BCBA. -They do not pay for mileage for line therapists, and it's a low reimbursement rate for leads (and it's not until you've already driven 100 miles). It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't make you drive all over the upstate to see your clients. -The stress from the company and its other employees (not the work itself) was enough to make me leave. You do not get the support you need. Ever. -They’ve been investigated for Medicaid fraud. If you want to become a BCBA, go somewhere else. This is not something you want to be apart of.