behavior technician

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Blue Balloon ABA

What is the best part of working at the company?
Blue Balloon ABA Therapy is an outstanding agency that genuinely cares about its clients and staff. The company takes a very attentive and compassionate approach to delivering ABA services, ensuring that each child’s needs are met with care and professionalism. The staff is dedicated, and management regularly checks in to provide support, which makes you feel valued as part of the team.

One of the standout aspects of Blue Balloon is its growth and expansion into more states, which provides an incredible opportunity for employees who may want to relocate while maintaining job security within the same agency. It’s reassuring to know that you can move to a different area and still work with a company you trust.

However, some areas need improvement, particularly with scheduling. Session cancellations happen too frequently, sometimes at the last minute, and unfortunately, staff members are not compensated for these unexpected cancellations. Additionally, there is no option to compensate for the lost hours, which can be frustrating and affect your overall income.

Despite this, Blue Balloon remains a great place to work if you are passionate about ABA therapy and making a positive impact on children's lives. With a bit more attention to scheduling and staff support, they would easily earn a 5-star rating.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most challenging aspect of working at Blue Balloon is the lack of guaranteed hours when clients cancel their sessions. Unfortunately, cancellations at the last minute are unpaid, and there’s no option to make up for those lost hours. This unpredictability can be frustrating when trying to maintain a steady income.

Another stressor is the compensation for drive time between clients, which is quite low. Since sessions are often scheduled in different locations, traveling from one client to another can add up. It would be helpful if the company improved its mileage reimbursement or compensated staff more fairly for their time on the road.

While the job itself is incredibly rewarding, these logistical issues can take a toll on employees' overall experience. Addressing these concerns would go a long way in reducing stress for staff members and improving job satisfaction.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment at Blue Balloon ABA Therapy is supportive and client-focused. The company fosters a positive culture where staff are encouraged to collaborate and share ideas to help clients succeed. Supervisors and BCBAs are generally approachable and willing to provide feedback and guidance, which makes you feel like part of a team working toward a shared goal.

The overall culture emphasizes empathy, care, and professionalism. Blue Balloon places a strong focus on making a meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families they serve, which creates a rewarding and purpose-driven atmosphere.

However, the culture can also feel a bit isolating at times since a lot of the work is done independently in clients' homes.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day as a Behavior Technician at Blue Balloon ABA Therapy starts with preparing for sessions. Depending on the client's goals, you may review behavior intervention plans, gather any necessary materials, and plan reinforcements to keep sessions engaging. Sessions usually occur in the client’s home or school, and each one is tailored to meet the child's specific needs focusing on improving communication, social skills, or reducing maladaptive behaviors.  

Throughout the session, you collect data on the child’s progress and communicate any observations to the supervising BCBA. The work is hands-on and rewarding, especially when a client makes significant progress toward their goals.  

However, the day isn’t without its challenges. There is a lot of driving between sessions, which can be time-consuming. Drive time between clients is compensated at a low rate, and if a session is canceled at the last minute, you’re left with gaps in your day that aren’t paid for.  

Despite these challenges, the work is meaningful. Helping children develop new skills and witnessing their growth makes the job fulfilling. You end each session knowing you’ve made a difference, even if the day-to-day logistics could be improved.

I have worked at Blue Balloon for 6 months and have found it to be one of the best ABA companies I have worked for. The administration team is present and always willing to help. There are 8 BCBA's in the clinic alone, so there are so many people to learn from. The structure of having classroom leads in each classroom helps with facilitating meaningful learning opportunities for the clients by assisting the clients with building connections with the other kids and prepare them for school and life.  Admin is always working towards improvement and making changes to create the best work environment for staff and clients alike! If you are wanting to join a team of kind and supportive staff, adorable kids, and brilliant BCBA's, this is the place for you! 

I have been here since the beginning of the year. All the staff here are amazing and I love working here. There are tons of amazing and talented people here then I've learned so much from. 

I work in the admin team and I can 100% say that the team cares so much and try their best to make everyone feel heard and supported. 

Many of the team members are students and mothers so we are all understanding that we are people outside of the work we do. I think that is why so many friendships blossom at Blue Balloon. Many people feel a sense of family here and that is one of the most fulfilling things to have a work place.

If you are a team player and are dedicating to learner, this will be a great environment for you!

As a Behavior Analyst at this company, I appreciated the flexibility in my schedule, which allowed for a good work-life balance. However, the cleanliness of the facilities left much to be desired and was a significant deterrent for me. Additionally, the quality of the technicians hired was not up to the standard that I expected. Fellow BCBAs will understand the importance of having competent and reliable techs to support our work.

Moreover, the management was quite clique-ish and  a significant turn-off. Overall, while there were some positive aspects, improvements in cleanliness, staff quality, and leadership diversity are necessary.

I have had a pretty bad experience with Blue Balloon so far. I haven't been with them for a year yet and one of the kiddos I work with has gone through 3 different BCBAs because their turn over rate is so high. I'm about to leave the company because I was informed that there is no FMLA time for employees who work under 1250 hours in a year. I haven't worked here for a year and there is no way I'm able to get that many hours before I need to take the time off. If you have a family or are planning on starting a family and also have other responsibilities outside of work, do not work here.

I truly love working here. I look forward to working with all of my colleagues every day, and the environment is very friendly and professional. Our early intervention program is not only amazing for the clients, but also provides the staff with job stability. Our clients are amazing, and the staff does a fantastic job making the clinic a happy place for everybody. Benefits are in place for full time staff, and the Company gives technicians the amount of hours we need!

Still onboarding ytd. However fully impressed with the online trainings and support from supervisors. I'm excited to get started. The trainings a free which is a huge bonus no out of pocket cost. The only expenses I've encountered will be reimburse.(fingerprinting) when mentioned i was immediately given a reimbursement form via email. it was only 30 dollars. 

Started off fine. We have gone through 4 clinical supervisors in the past 6 months. Was promised certain things upon getting hired that are no longer happening. HEAVY push towards telehealth, even when not clinically appropriate.


I have been working at Blue Balloon for less than a year and I receive so much support from higher-ups. Questions or concerns are addressed quickly. The clinical director does a great job at making sure the staff feel comfortable and are not overwhelmed. The owner of the company is also easily accessible to answer any questions. 

i worked here for about 6 months and i was miserable pretty much the whole time. this company lacks professionalism amongst other things. i feel like any time i wanted to call out sick it was a bargain which isn’t fair to me let alone others at all. they also show favoritism 

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Psychologist 7 salaries reported	$89.29 per hour
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