I loved working with kids and being able to see them grow and develop while having a hand in implementing their therapies.
What I wish was different
I wish I was available to work more.
Advice
Show up ready to be on your toes everyday and ready to expect something different.
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Behavioral Technician
June 2019 - August 2021 • Chelmsford, MA
What I liked
Coworkers were all wicked friendly and made me feel welcome from day one. There was almost always support available if I had a question or concern about a kid's program.
What I wish was different
There was a lot of turnover with other technicians, BCBAs, operational managers which made scheduling and other conflicts arise a lot more often than if there was consistent staff that stuck around longer than a few months.
Advice
In the training there is a lot of information thrown at you initially and it can be a lot to take in, but stick with the job and everything will make a lot more sense when you work one on one with a client and start using the principles of ABA everyday.
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Behavioral Health Technician
August 2019 - January 2020 • Cedar Park, TX
What I liked
It was fun, really rewarding work with some nice management.
What I wish was different
Scheduling and getting in contact with management on weekends.
Advice
Be open-minded and loving.
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Behavior technician
October 2019 - November 2020 • Poway, CA
What I liked
Friendly work environment, only left because I moved out of state
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken my BCAT sooner
Advice
Take your BCAT right away
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Behavioral Technician
June 2019 • New Orleans, LA
What I liked
the location was very convenient for me as a student. but the job itself is very fun and the kids I worked with were amazing. I am learning so much about the disorder and the different presentations of it in different kids
What I wish was different
the scheduling was very messy and frustrating because it was never consistent
Advice
you must be ready to be very patient and very flexible
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Behavioral Therapist
August 2019 • Stafford, VA
What I liked
I love my coworkers and my supervisors.
What I wish was different
I started along time ago
Advice
You only need a high school diploma
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Behavioral Interventionist
May - August 2019 • Hillsboro, OR
What I liked
Getting to help children learn and become more willing to be social with other people around them as well.
What I wish was different
My schedule, so that I was able to work longer than I did.
Advice
You have to be a really patient and diligent person to work in this field, but after getting used to the flow of how the job works, it becomes easier and more fulfilling.