registered behavior technician

board certified behavior analyst

direct support professional

clinical assistant

occupational therapist

ABLE Kids

Let me start off by saying ABLE Kids was more like a family to me than any other job I have had! I have worked a total of 4 ABA jobs (3 as a BCBA), and ABLE was the best! The company culture, mission, model, and values was my absolute favorite! 

Mission: ABLE is not set out for making huge profits like some other major companies. The model seeks to teach young  (we serviced around 2-7 years old) kids on the spectrum school preparedness. Our kids were there full time 8:30/9:00-4:00. So we got to create genuine bonds with them, their parents, families, and outside providers. This particular model allowed us to hone in and focus on intensive therapy. It also allowed better development of RBTs in the field. Forget the days of having 27 or more kids….Your caseload is around 8-12 kids. This allowed these kids to become our life and super focus! The company also does a lot of outreach, and community events!

Money/perks: ABLE pays a very good salary. You can also expect profit sharing along with other bonuses/perks. The owner likes to reward everyone (including the RBTs) when the business is doing well. There are great retirement benefits. ABLE also does a lot of company events/retreats for everyone. 

Hours: This is the only ABA job where you get off before 5:00 pm folks! This was really important to me as a mother of 4 small children. You work in clinic ONLY. No home visits or terrible commutes. You will report to YOUR clinic and service your kids and families. You are there from around 8:00 am until 4:30, or maybe a bit before. 

Experience: I am not sure as to what the job title is currently, but this is sort of a directorship. That is what initially drew me to the job. Don’t be nervous, it comes with ALL the support in the world! I learned the operations side, a little bit of the billing side (we did have a person for that, but I asked her lots of questions), the creative side….etc. This is a job where you get to be a director over a clinic, alone, or potentially with one other BCBA (if it's a double clinic). Essentially, they open a clinic and assign a BCBA, or two to run the clinic. They appreciate you running the clinic the way that works best for you (you can plan fun event for your kids/RBTs, plan your arts and crafts projects, or how your circle time is run…etc), but will offer an abundance of guidance/support if you need it. They will also supply you with a budget and company card to buy supplies/materials/etc for the clinic. You will have someone to order recurring supplies with, but also will have the ability to make the decision to purchase other supplies/necessities as needed. You truly have the ability to make it your own and run it the way you like (within reason of course and following the company mission/culture of course). 

Support: Your clinic will be in constant contact with wonderful HR, outreach, trainers, your regional director, operations, and quality assurance/billing. You will also have atleast one lead RBT (in charge of helping you run the clinic, train, etc…) and one clinical assistant ( A BCBA in training accruing their hours). You will rarely if EVER be on direct ( I worked the job for over a year and couldn’t count on one hand how many times I  was direct). I have no problem being direct, but this allowed me to focus on being a BCBA and all that comes with being a director. I have not spoken to a person higher up, or in “corporate” that has not made me feel heard and important. Essentially, no one has treated me POORLY  at ABLE. 

I am leaving ABLE because my husband is Army and we are moving, That is the ONLY reason. I will really miss the company and hope that if you are reading this, you will choose to apply to what I feel is a far superior ABA company. 


If you’re still young and trying to find yourself it’s a great place to learn. I got in, got my certification, finished my 90 days then left. Since it’s in clinic you don’t get to really get to spread your wings as an RBT compared to working in home or other environments. You’ll always have that crutch of your coworkers. And your coworkers will give their opinion unsolicited lol. Also management will try to treat you like a kid and implement silly rules and expectations. For example, Calling you in the office if youre 2 minutes late. And wearing costumes on spirit days etc. Kind of like a sorority. Many college students and young adults work here. Not many people with children work there. But coworkers are very sweet and the environment is very loving/funny. But stressful at times and they expect you to clean bathrooms. If you grownnn and got your life and bills you may not like it for long. Pay is also crazy low for the field. Kids are sooo sweeeet and cute! But parents not implementing strategies at home is a concern bc sometimes you feel like all your work is done in vain if parents aren’t keeping it up at homes. Also burn out is real. It’s exciting work and the days go by fast but please check in with you self and don’t do more than you can manage bc The Weekends are short and not enough time to get back to yourself. Also they don’t provide breaks lol You have to eat lunch with your client which is impossible if you have a kid that like to throw their food, elope, etc. Like I said, get in and get out. 

Cons:

Working 40 hours weekly (you bill 25 but work 40) - you can make the same salary working less hours at another company.

Having to do a lot of direct therapy due to staff calling out frequently - Staff attendance needs to be addressed and I found myself bring it up time and time again . There was slight improvement but no real solution.

Outdated and questionable practices - When I brought up my concerns I was given the run around about how different BCBAs practice differently. They did move questionable staff to another clinic/role within the company to appease but I don't consider that a win.

Hostile work environment - it starts from the top down. Upper management will point the finger and blame everyone but themselves for falling short. You can spend months bringing up concerns with no answers then when things hit the fan they will turn it around and blame you! Outside of that, the clinic itself was hostile as well. Staff are rude and do not respect BCBAs. When this is brought up to upper management, again given the run around.

Oversight/quality of care - to me there is not enough oversight from regional staff. If so, they would have seen the shape their clinic was in and offered help.

Pros:
Culture seems to be a core value and that is shown through lots of events, games, competitions, all types of things that support staff coming together and having a good time.

Work life balance is good. I did not find myself taking work home which is a plus.

Free CEUs and they will pay for conferences.

Working at ABLE Kids has been a very rewarding experience for me. In my administrative role, I’ve learned how critical organization, communication, and attention to detail are in keeping a clinic operating efficiently. I’ve developed strong time management skills and the ability to multitask while supporting both staff and families.

Management is supportive and accessible. Leadership provides guidance when needed and trusts the admin team with meaningful responsibilities, which creates a strong sense of accountability and professional growth.

The workplace culture is fast-paced but collaborative. Everyone works toward the same goal of supporting the children and families we serve, and that shared mission creates a positive and purpose-driven environment.

The hardest part of the job can be balancing multiple priorities at once, especially in a busy clinic setting. However, that challenge has helped me grow, become more adaptable, and strengthen my problem-solving skills.

The most enjoyable part of the job is being part of a team that truly makes a difference. Even in an administrative role, it’s fulfilling to know that the work we do behind the scenes directly supports client success and overall clinic operations. Here’s to many more years to come. 

Working as a BCBA has been one of the most fulfilling and enriching experiences of my career. The role challenges you to think critically, remain compassionate, and constantly adapt—all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and their families.

This role has helped me to adapt evidence-based strategies to meet unique client needs and how to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and caregivers. I’ve also grown tremendously in leadership and mentorship, as supervising others is a key part of the role.

Upper management is always approachable and supportive. They encourage ongoing professional development, maintain open communication, and value input from BCBAs when it comes to clinical decision-making. Their transparency and responsiveness makes it easy to feel like a valued member of the company.

The best part of this job is watching clients achieve meaningful goals—whether it is a first independent request, a successful transition to a mainstream classroom, or increase in family harmony. Seeing progress, no matter how small, makes every effort worth it. Additionally, mentoring RBTs and seeing them grow in skill and confidence is extremely rewarding! 

This company really disappointed me in being just another money hungry ABA company that does not care about the wellbeing of their staff. The Concord location has a truly unprofessional and unethical BCBA who provides no support or supervision. There is no breaks provided and you are expected to be “high energy” all day. The pay is not worth all the stress and bad treatment you have to go through just to work there. There is a high turnover rate at this company and the BCBA is also someone who walked out as a CA and came back in a higher position which should show you how unprofessional this company is.   I would not recommend this company to anyone unless you are okay with being over worked and underpaid and treated like you do not matter. There is no open door policy at this company because management can not be trusted to have your back or stick up for you and if you speak up they push you out until you quit (like I did)  or they fire you. I loved working here for the kids and my coworkers and because I wanted to become a BCBA. After my experience, during my time with this company, I no longer want to become a BCBA and plan to not work in ABA again!

This workplace had significant issues with communication, support, and management that made the environment very difficult for staff. In my experience, there were times when clinical support from the ex-clinical director (who now just works as a BCBA at the same Concord location) was unavailable during high need situations, leaving RBTs without guidance that was definitely needed. Supervision was not always communicated clearly, which created unnecessary note corrections and confusion for staff.

I also observed inconsistent professionalism in how staff were spoken to. Concerns raised by employees about workplace culture and management practices did not appear to lead to meaningful changes, which made many staff feel unheard.

Although the management and ex clinical director were not good, the most rewarding part of the job was working with the children. They were truly the highlight of each day and brought so much joy despite the challenges in the workplace.

The clients made the work meaningful, but I would not recommend this workplace to those seeking a supportive, well-managed, and positive environment.

I constantly found myself drained physically and mentally when I came home from work. Specifically, the stress from this clinic setting/model was not for me. The expectations: to run all admin tasks (schedules, open close, set up cleaning routine of your clinic, hold team meetings, work direct 1:1 sessions, etc), essentially handle HR issues on your own since they’re all remote, and the job of serving clients/RBTs/doing assessments/report writing. Promotions are often given to those from upper management for those who are favored - not necessarily based on skill. Communication was honestly the worst here - admin could not be on the same page and often repeatedly contacted BCBA for the same things ..instead of one person from admin handling this which resulted in HEAVY micromanagement and time taken that could be used to serve clients. The RBTs & kids/families were amazing and pay/PTO was great. Benefits were okay. 

Working with ABLE Kids has been nothing short of incredible. Their unwavering commitment to quality care sets them apart in the field—every decision is made with the child's best interest at heart, and it truly shows in the progress and joy we see in our clients.

What stands out even more is the culture of teamwork and support. Collaboration isn’t just encouraged—it’s part of the everyday atmosphere. No one feels alone, and every team member, from new RBTs to seasoned BCBAs, is valued and heard.

I’m especially grateful for their focus on promoting from within. Growth here isn’t just possible—it’s actively fostered. Leadership takes the time to invest in staff development, and hard work is consistently recognized and rewarded.

If you're looking for a company that leads with integrity, teamwork, and a true child-first mission, this is the place to be.

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