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      Beacon ABA Services

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      3.1

      47% would recommend to a friend

      (129 total reviews)
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      Robert Littleton

      70% approve of CEO

      48% positive business outlook

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      Beacon ABA Services has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 129 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Beacon ABA Services employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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      129 reviews
      5.0
      Apr 23, 2018

      Associate Behavior Therapist

      Associate behavior therapist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I've been with the company for 5 months. I can genuinely say, I've never been happier with any other career, including the 6 years I was a public school teacher. ABA is so much more rewarding. I look forward to every single day. Now that I've been with my assigned kiddos for some time, I've gotten to know them and their families well. I love working collaboratively with parents, guardians, and/or caregivers to watch my kiddos grow. And you DO see growth. Some days I go home with hurting cheeks from having smiled so big all day. I also can't say enough about my superiors (i.e. BTs, BCBAs, Supervisors). They are available around the clock for any questions I have. They get back to me ASAP and go way above and beyond to help. The entire company is an exemplar of professionalism. There are many perks in addition to directly helping special needs kiddos. The pay is competitive. There are events the company hosts, like paint nights and toy swaps. I get over $100/month back in mileage! There's always opportunities to move up (which I plan to do). If I have a client cancellation, it's very easy for me to fit one of my other kiddos into that slot to keep my hours. I can't say enough about Beacon. I can finally say I've found my career forever home!

      Cons

      I can't think of one negative aspect. When I was applying for this job, I noticed negative comments about cancellations. To those folks, I would suggest reaching out to superiors ASAP. You can fill with a makeup kiddo, go make a PECS book, take an online training, etc. There's ALWAYS a way to make up the time. You have to be proactive and speak up.)

      1.0
      Feb 3, 2015

      If it wasn't for the families I would have quit by now

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The families you work with are so amazing. You get to form great bonds and make a difference. Hearing a child say their first words or master something they used to struggle with is amazing.

      Cons

      Hardly any communication. Supervisors don't return calls, emails or texts. Scheduling is always a mess and usually leaves you with long gaps just to sit in your car. Not to mention extreme mileage on your car because you'll never get a case as close to home as they claim. Fee for service isn't that great especially with all the cancellations. There's no support. If there is an issue there is no support from higher up staff members. I've witnessed co workers just get ignored and never hear back until they just end up quitting. If you need help you have to hound your supervisor. They put you into the field really fast too it can get really overwhelming. I've witnessed many people training who just aren't ready to be on their own and supervisors won't listen. Lost a lot of great staff members due to not enough training before just throwing them out to be on their own. They offer lots of trainings but they just end up being the same trainings at all the quarterly meetings. Each BT and even each region does things so differently. There needs to be more fluidity in how basic things are done. It gets so confusing if you're an ABT. You have to remember to do it one way with this staff member and another with that staff member where you just want to do what's best for the child.

      5.0
      May 20, 2017

      Great Company!

      Associate behavior therapist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Not sure why there are so many negative reviews. I have worked here over a year and I love it! --A lot of opportunities for quick advancement --You get a TON of training. --If you're having trouble, you can ask for additional support--which you WILL get! --Collateral pay! As an ABT I get 1 additional hour per 4 hours worked. so If I work 32 hours, I get 8 additional hours!! I typically work a 28-32 hour schedule, but I get paid for 34.5-40hrs!! Basically any additional stuff you need to do for the case is built in to collateral, though as an ABT you don't have a ton of additional work. --As long as you submit your mileage spreadsheet, you get a mileage check paid monthly! Depending on how many clients I have and where they are located I get between $130-210 back in a mileage check! --This region is amazing at hiring people who WANT to work here! --We occasionally have staff get togethers--the next one is a Paint Nite!! We also hold toy swaps. Kids can get sick of our toys, so this is great! --If I have a ton of cancellations, (It's fee for service) I can apply for retention time. I don't get collateral pay for this, but I can do a work project and still get paid my regular wage! I can make a PECS book, laminate or print stuff for a few hours and still get paid. --Plenty of sick time. It's accrued. I'm full-time so I accrue it faster than a part-time employee. --Can get reimbursed for toys for specific clients, up to $25 per client, but this must be approved. --They pay better than some companies in the area. The last company I worked at I started at $12.75, and ended at $13.50 after the 90 day period. I started at this company a year ago with an associate's degree and made $15.97!! I got $1.68 raise!! Once I complete my Bachelor's Degree I will get a $4-5/hr raise!! --The managers in my region are awesome!! They DO tell you what you do wrong, but they also constantly tell you what you're doing right. When they do have to tell you to correct something, they are HELPFUL rather than RUDE!! --They are very understanding about LIFE! It happens. People get sick. Cars break down. Unless you're constantly late or calling out, they are very understanding. --They don't pressure you to do make ups. If you're busy that week, no worries, there's time to get them done! --Cancellations are monitored. So if a family constantly cancels or no call no shows, they will get dropped. --If you're having trouble with a case, and management's advice is not working, it can be referred to a Regional Review Team or RRT. Basically, we ask the other professionals we work with for advice/something we haven't thought of. These discussions are extremely helpful!

      Cons

      --You are fee for service. If you don't work, you don't get paid unless you are sick/have sick time accrued. You can apply for retention time though--more often than not you get it, but it doesn't include your collateral. --There's no PTO--sick time, but no PTO. It's not interchangeable, --The mileage sheets can be a little cumbersome, but worth the extra payout. --You either LOVE this field/job or hate it. --Sometimes families cancel or no call no show. It sucks! Nothing worse than driving half an hour for a no call no show!

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