ABS Kids

Behavior Technician

May - August 2023 • Nashville, TN

What I liked

Great job for people who like/want experience working with children. Warm, welcoming, collaborative environment. I felt I was well trained/prepared for the job before beginning to work with my own clients.

What I wish was different

Very slow accrual of PTO at entry-level (which is understandable, but still). Sometimes, depending on number of clients/number of technicians in the center, you can be left without consistent hours for an indeterminate amount of time.

Advice

This job requires a lot of patience and ability to maintain a calm affect in a stressful environment, so be prepared for that. Additionally, be prepared for a decent amount of physical activity during the day (running after kids, lots of getting up/sitting down, etc.).

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Behavior Technician

June - August 2023 • Layton, UT

What I liked

I loved the fact that you get to meet some amazing children with autism. They grow on you fast!

What I wish was different

I wish training didn’t take so long, four weeks of working 20 hours or less. I wish new employees were assigned clients faster and were given a consistent schedule right after training. I went over a month without consistent work before I decided to quit because I couldn’t afford to wait any longer. I wish employees still got some kind of compensation when appointments are canceled by family members. I wish employees’ time and energy were valued and respected as much as those two things should be.

Advice

Don’t apply for this job if you are an adult with responsibilities and need a stable income. Appointments can be inconsistent and families can cancel at any time. Resulting in you having to frantically look for shifts to pick up to make up the difference. It adds unneeded stress onto a job that’s already energy consuming by nature.

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