behavior technician

board certified behavior analyst

aba therapist

clinical director

clinical specialist

North Arrow ABA

This job is not for everyone; it takes patience, empathy, curiosity, and an abundance of positive energy. 

I began ABA in 2013 as a practicum in college and I have seen the field evolve so much with a lens of learner-driven focus, shifting further from what we would regard as "compliance training" into a much more individual-centered planning focused on their interests and how to use them more as motivational tools to help them accomplish skills building and independence.

We are not training people to mindlessly comply to orders or follow rules. We are watching them grow, 
and learning alongside them, discovering the world and their own unique voices (verbal or otherwise) as they teach us how they perceive the world with their own unique sensory experiences and learning histories.

I laugh at goofy stuff every day, I get paid to be creative and silly, I'm in great physical shape from basically playing, and I like passing on my own wisdom and experience to my older clients with questions about social situations and etiquette.

Sometimes a victory is something like a client who had no communication skills months prior being able to direct you to "lift arms" and then point to your armpits and say "wet circles"... 

Yeah, sometimes it's sweaty work acting like a unicorn and rocking out to kid-friendly tunes all day, but there's nothing I can think of that I'd rather sweat for than assisting the success and independence of a child and giving them the best shot at an independent life possible.

The work-balance at North Arrow ABA Services is very balanced, as there's a check-in regarding availability every season. A typical shift is 6-10 hours, with different programs using ABA principles every 3-4; a very exciting and fluid schedule! I learned so much about working with Autism Spectrum individuals ages 3-17 including pairing, data tracking and analysis, the science behind applied behavior analysis, and the purpose for the specific programs in place. The management had multiple layers of support, and each person that is in this system is someone I now know very well and can report to. The culture is brilliant - incredibly open-minded and accepting people, highly qualified leaders and supervisors, a diverse team, and support every step of the way. The hardest part of the job isn't too difficult - learning. Getting into the rhythm can be difficult, especially if you've never worked with youth before, but the team does an incredible job preparing you and teaching you! The most enjoyable part of the job is the growth; this is an environment where you can see growth with your clients and feel growth within your own skills during every session. You are appreciated, respected, and HIGHLY valued with North Arrow ABA.

ABA is a busy field and is a lot of work, and that will never change. However, North Arrow has been amazing with allowing me to set appropriate boundaries and is dedicated to my growth in my personal life as they are in my professional life. The opportunity for growth is always there and encouraged no matter your position, background, or education. North Arrow has also created a positive atmosphere and truly shows alignment with it's core value of community. Truly a collaborative work environment that fosters connection with others, including those at different locations. This is a business and there is still a focus on numbers, but what has set North Arrow apart from other organizations I've worked is that quality takes priority. Leadership is also very present and available, not just someone you've heard of that lives in a different state. I feel as though I'm truly valued and making a difference every day when I walk into work! If you are interested in continuing in a field that you might have given up on, or looking for a new and exciting challenge that brings meaning to your work, I would highly recommend taking a look! 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The hourly pay is weak for the amount of work put in a short amount of time. Some days you'll only have one client for 3-4 hours which after taxes isn't worth it. Hard to get full time hours in for benefits with constant schedule changes, kids get sick causing cancellations, holidays, etc.  Hourly should be double  for work put in. Kids are great pay is ridiculously low. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not knowing how many hours you'll get from week to week with holidays, cancellations, etc. Some weeks you'll get 34-35 hours maybe, next week could be 10 to 20 it varies constantly. You have to work consistently 35-40 hours for 3 months for benefits to kick in, good luck with that! 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Positive work environment, kids are great, meetings are long and some days you travel for only 2 hours of work or just monthly meetings. At the end of the day the amount of time and effort put in does not reflect in paycheck. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
No two days are alike. Something always changes, work can be stressful and exhausting.

North Arrow is the first ABA company I've been at (in a list of five+ organizations) in which I think we place the importance of our clients and staff truly at the top. We continually strive to change policies or procedures following hard back or have a dialogue about the rationale behind why a change is being implemented. I feel psychologically safe and heard with my concerns. 

This job is the hardest and the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I wouldn't be an RBT if it weren't for North Arrow. Their focus on personal growth and mental wellbeing is top of the field. As well, they strive for a quality of excellence in their services on a nationl level. 

These kids, our clients, have changed my life for the better. I'm a better person for working here. It's hard work: the hours are unpredicable (clients get sick), tantrum behaviors are guaranteed, and expectations are high. However, they support your rise and they match your care. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The clients are the only part that makes this company worthwhile. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The co workers and the management.   This company runs on nepotism and people are cherry picked to be moved into positions.  You are never enough as an employee.  You never get enough hours to pay your bills and the company does not help.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is based on how you suck up to management and staff.  Don’t dare speak up.  This company uses it against you.  They only want worker bees.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Walking on egg shells is a good approximate day.  People are watching everything you do and tattling on you especially if they don’t like you.  Makes this job more unnecessarily stressful than it already is.

Management says they listen and care, then turn around and let you go because they didn't listen to you at all. 

North Arrow ABA lied in a response to a review from another 1-star comment here that starting pay isn't minimum wage, it's $18/hr to start... that's only if you are working with a client. If you DON'T have a client and /or are cleaning up or in between clients, or training, it's $12.48/hr.

The clients were what brought me back for the short time I was working there. The supervisors weren't interested in telling you directly what you're doing wrong, they just told their superiors and you later get slapped in the face with a Google Meet and what you're doing wrong by their superiors. 

 The courses are tough, and the clients are incredible, but in all honesty, it's the supervisors and upper management that makes or breaks the company. Many people may have had great experiences with said supervisors and upper management, but I didn't. 

I believe that North Arrow has good people who care. However, there is a large amount of toxicity within the work environment between BCBAs and RBTS. Management & Administrators say they want to support their RBTS, however, they do not. There is a large clique at the TC center specifically that affects the ability to provide services to the kids due to the opinions that travel fast throughout the workplace. 

RBTS are at the forefront of implementing and maintaining programming. However, BCBAS receive all the credit everyday. The BCBAS at the TC center are rude to the kids and RBTS. Because of this (and other reasons) I  will not recommend anybody work for North Arrow TC unless there are serious changes within this center. Nobody listened to the feedback that was being given to them however they expect for the feedback they give to be received & implemented immediately.

I worked as an RBT at this company for several years. This company is flexible with scheduling so long as you let them know your availability. I was originally hired full-time, so my request to change to part-time was easily accommodated. Benefits are pretty decent, with insurance/etc offered to anyone working at 28hrs/week avg. or more. The BCBA's are easy to learn from and will teach you as you work. The workplace culture promotes speaking up about issues and creating solutions. Some of the processes are complicated - such as who to ask for what info or what form to fill out for each scenario. However, supervisors are available to answer easy questions. If you want to work in ABA, North Arrow is a great place to go. Here, client assent is highly valued and employees are generally listened to.

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