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text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmpeREYarEfnf3pmtsD9qdDK9Gj7OPKqD5ZashEszUH-VuP0_x6BojQdpe6QOtceBLoe9AyDPeYgcdEr2UHAs6wCwfqTRMLmKK9mU6tNW9QlYcwhRE50c8IwSk5o0INqTrCg9Wa3-cYE_L0q0QWXF2Qez-UNlfXEvUWLrolDQLXp-Bdls_YFezld_ohg\u003ds7750\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"5169\" data-original-width\u003d\"7750\" height\u003d\"249\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmpeREYarEfnf3pmtsD9qdDK9Gj7OPKqD5ZashEszUH-VuP0_x6BojQdpe6QOtceBLoe9AyDPeYgcdEr2UHAs6wCwfqTRMLmKK9mU6tNW9QlYcwhRE50c8IwSk5o0INqTrCg9Wa3-cYE_L0q0QWXF2Qez-UNlfXEvUWLrolDQLXp-Bdls_YFezld_ohg\u003dw374-h249\" width\u003d\"374\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAcross multiple industries, staffing deficits are a big\nproblem right now.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere are many different \u003ca href\u003d\"https://hbr.org/2021/09/who-is-driving-the-great-resignation\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eexplanations\u003c/a\u003e for this, but certainly in a post-COVID world all of us are redefining work, evaluating\nour priorities, and learning how precious our time is…..if people are unhappy\nat work/in their career, it makes sense that the past 2 years would push them\nto \u003cb\u003eDO\u003c/b\u003e something about that.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut let’s talk about RBT’s, specifically. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe RBT credential is an entry level position into this\nfield. When a clinician company hops, it is usually for a different BCBA\nposition. After all, there was tremendous time, energy, money, and schooling\nthat went into the decision to become a BCBA, so most will try a new company out before trying a new profession.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor RBT’s though, many are not that connected to the field.\nThey may still be figuring out if this is what they want to do long-term. Or,\nthey may already know that they plan to pursue education, mental health,\ncounseling, or other degrees, and are working as a RBT now for valuable\nexperience. The point being, its often true that RBT’s not just company hop, but\nindustry hop/leave the field. Especially right now, when the impacts of\nquarantine and the pandemic are still lingering. Client cancelations,\nhealth scares (e.g. sessions canceled for a week until a clear COVID test), companies lowering rates or decreasing benefits to ease\nfinancial strain, funders decreasing reimbursement rates, etc. All of this\ncontributes to the experience of the RBT. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI mean, just look at current gas prices. If you think that\nisn’t impacting the job satisfaction of RBT’s who spend most of their day\ndriving from client to client, then you are deluding yourself.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSo, \u003cu\u003ewhat can be done\u003c/u\u003e?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat is often attempted is increasing incentives. Things like: pizza day, bonuses, raffle\ndrawings, trivia nights, casual Fridays, referral bonuses, public recognition/\"Shout Outs\" from management, use of a company\niPad, etc. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHere’s the problem though: \u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003edid anyone ask for that\u003c/u\u003e?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat are your frontline staff asking for? When people leave,\nWHY did they leave? When people turn down an offer, or decline moving forward\nin the interview process, WHY did they lose interest? What happened? When staff complain or bring up concerns, are they addressed and resolved? Or bounced from person to person in the company? Is management toxic to deal with, unprofessional/gossipy (especially in center based settings), incompetent, etc.? \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/11/22/people-dont-leave-bad-jobs-they-leave-bad-bosses-heres-how-to-be-a-better-manager-to-maintain-and-motivate-your-team/?sh\u003d5538871e22b9\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eToxic managers\u003c/a\u003e are one of the largest reasons why people leave otherwise good companies.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;When I speak with unhappy RBT supervisees, the issues they describe to me tend to be systemic/management level problems (meaning, the supervisee cannot fix the issue), or a symptom of RBT mistreatment/low regard. For example:\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eLow pay/Pay rate has not budged since hire/Low hours (hired as FT but only working PT hours)\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eClient cancelations or schedule changes that cause loss of income\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003ePoor fit to clients on caseload/Working outside of clinical competency\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eNot supported by BCBA/Minimal supervision\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eIssues with admin or management (rude, unprofessional, incompetent, etc.)/Inaccessible owner, management, or HR/Management does not support or \"back\" the RBT when there are issues with the client parent\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eNo company policy on parent involvement or participation/No company policy on respecting the staff or employees/No consequences when client families regularly arrive late to sessions or cancel frequently\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eExcessive driving (only client is 2 hours away)\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eNo benefits/No healthcare due to unable to maintain FT hours\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eCompany does not provide needed equipment and supplies to perform job/RBT must provide their own supplies\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBeing expected to do extra work for free (required to train new hires for free)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eInsufficient training on company required technology (required to use data software, but minimal training on it or support when it isn't working correctly)\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf I was working with a client, and providing access to\npizza, gift cards, and trivia nights, but the target behavior was not improving,\nmy conclusion would be that I need to reevaluate my reinforcers. Looks like they\naren’t so reinforcing after all!\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOkay, then let’s apply that same conclusion to our\nworkforce. If they are continuing to quit in large numbers, the reinforcers and\nmotivating variables are lacking. Something is wrong, something is off. And as owners,\nbosses, managers, and stakeholders in this conversation (supervising BCBAs may\nnot actively hire or employ RBTs, but we can certainly advocate and speak up\nfor them in the workplace) we need to do better for our highly important RBT workforce.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo, what do RBTs want?\u003c/b\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeck, I don’t know. \u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;Segoe UI Emoji\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style\u003d\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: \u0026quot;Segoe UI Emoji\u0026quot;;\"\u003e😊\u003c/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou need to ask THEM that. Individually. Consistently. Intentionally. At\nthe onset of employment. As well as on a recurring basis once they take the\njob.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDon’t wait for people to become unhappy and dissatisfied and\nonly then start pouring on the incentives, gift cards, and bonuses. Be\nproactive and intentional about building a strong workforce, demonstrating\nvalue (link), and probing individual employee preferences and reinforcers, so\nthat the workplace can be an enjoyable setting (and reinforcing stimulus) for\nthe people wo work there.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e…… Or it’s highly likely they won’t work there for long.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*Recommended Reading \u0026amp; Resources\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.rethinkbehavioralhealth.com/bh/blogs/ways-to-reduce-bcba-rbt-turnover-retention/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eImproving Employee Retention\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40489-019-00171-0\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePredictors of Burnout in Behavior Technicians\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://masteraba.com/reinforcer-preference-assessment/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eReinforcer Preference Assessment\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.abainsidetrack.com/home/2020/6/16/episode-169-identifying-staff-reinforcers\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eIdentifying Staff Reinforcers\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-ways-to-retain-your-great-employees-1919038\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Retain Great Employees\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/4412378885689718283/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2022/03/preference-assessments-rbt-dilemma.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4412378885689718283"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4412378885689718283"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2022/03/preference-assessments-rbt-dilemma.html","title":"Preference Assessments \u0026 The RBT Dilemma"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmpeREYarEfnf3pmtsD9qdDK9Gj7OPKqD5ZashEszUH-VuP0_x6BojQdpe6QOtceBLoe9AyDPeYgcdEr2UHAs6wCwfqTRMLmKK9mU6tNW9QlYcwhRE50c8IwSk5o0INqTrCg9Wa3-cYE_L0q0QWXF2Qez-UNlfXEvUWLrolDQLXp-Bdls_YFezld_ohg\u003ds72-w374-c-h249","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-8982781835318805337"},"published":{"$t":"2022-01-27T08:41:00.005-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-01-27T08:52:16.220-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Reform"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Toxic Leadership"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;Recommended Read: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2015/09/supervisor-tips-toxic-staff-toxic.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eToxic Staff\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD6FPfEZY73vmERAW1Hr_S57F82bKz7hgnoievfGinMXVaGX-8gFJVx1QgU57GgUQ4t3cKQIEulS2HsR76vweuY5F6L8-5iveQ8WdEh0ANPjyg3bb4HY70q8Q9u7uUIAZN7X8Y7plSJIZXaZ_C7tvXBK6mdA44G-asnQzQsFA1ljA59Q9c74YCEGtTzw\u003ds500\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"333\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"247\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD6FPfEZY73vmERAW1Hr_S57F82bKz7hgnoievfGinMXVaGX-8gFJVx1QgU57GgUQ4t3cKQIEulS2HsR76vweuY5F6L8-5iveQ8WdEh0ANPjyg3bb4HY70q8Q9u7uUIAZN7X8Y7plSJIZXaZ_C7tvXBK6mdA44G-asnQzQsFA1ljA59Q9c74YCEGtTzw\u003dw371-h247\" width\u003d\"371\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf toxic staff is 1/2 of the conversation about what creates and perpetuates sick, dysfunctional work culture, then toxic leadership is definitely the other 1/2 of the conversation. You can't discuss one without discussing the other.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnhealthy work demands, narcissistic managers, unrealistic productivity metrics, all of these contribute to the \"\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/11/bleeding-staff.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003erevolving door\u003c/a\u003e\" staffing issues that many, many ABA companies face.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho is at the top? Who is getting promoted to the top (and who isn't)? And what characteristics and concerning behaviors do those in leadership consistently exhibit?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamples? Sure:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmployees who sacrifice/neglect their OWN families to work\nlong nights and weekends for clients are seen as “go getters” and “customer\nsatisfaction focused”\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA lot of hype and focus is placed on giving “110% every day”,\nwith little discussion about how that is also the definition of burn out\nculture\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeadership decisions are not to be questioned. They are to be accepted. Questioning or disagreeing leads to the employee being seen as \"insubordinate\", \"disrespectful\", or \"problematic\"\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Hit the ground running” is a euphemism used to communicate\nthe expectation that you will jump headfirst into a project or assignment and\nnot bother anyone with questions, or requests for assistance\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Soft skills” like compassion, empathy, or person-centered\ntreatment is retwisted as being “too soft”, “too emotional”, or just weak. You\nare encouraged to be firmer with clients, “convince” families of hours they don’t\nwant, and project “confidence”\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnd on and on and on.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmNJNPQlswD1wnjAyEAE1NsU9S7yWjTI8IyjVYmUutRR1N8H16UGT3WCv0GAxWx7-P-GqvFhKPP52y61OVMqW69D42DSjM8gt9j5gG3KZnFIc4UrdCxM0R9ctspWzh4Xjc4_Yyz4ROk7Z7T7LuSlFEeQOaIGmnb1enMc6pH64AzpDenIA23cubEhpZbw\u003ds2481\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1417\" data-original-width\u003d\"2481\" height\u003d\"260\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmNJNPQlswD1wnjAyEAE1NsU9S7yWjTI8IyjVYmUutRR1N8H16UGT3WCv0GAxWx7-P-GqvFhKPP52y61OVMqW69D42DSjM8gt9j5gG3KZnFIc4UrdCxM0R9ctspWzh4Xjc4_Yyz4ROk7Z7T7LuSlFEeQOaIGmnb1enMc6pH64AzpDenIA23cubEhpZbw\u003dw455-h260\" width\u003d\"455\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eSource: www.betterup.com\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToxic leaders create and worsen toxic work cultures, resulting in staff who are timid, fearful for their jobs, indecisive/do not trust their ability to be a self-directed employee, and hesitant to provide constructive feedback. These are not fun places to work, and the work being produced typically reflects that.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTaking that a step further, what happens when people working in a field intended to help, support, coach, teach, or instruct vulnerable populations, is suffering under toxic leadership? What is the impact on quality of care and client outcomes? I don't think this is a question of \"Will this affect the clients\", but a question of \"\u003cb\u003eHow\u003c/b\u003e will this affect the clients\".\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf the point of a leader in a company is to guide, instruct, and \u003cb\u003elead\u003c/b\u003e those under you, then following a toxic leader is like walking on a circular road that doesn't go anywhere. Its a pointless exercise in futility, and a good way to ignite a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/great-resignation-60-minutes-2022-01-10/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003egreat resignation\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn my latest book, '\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Practitioner-Tameika-Meadows-BCBA/dp/B0858V3XQ4\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Practical ABA Practitioner\u003c/a\u003e', I talk at length about my experiences in this field working for toxic owners/managers. The way those experiences impacted my job satisfaction, my passion for Behavior Analysis, and my emotional and mental health (burnout, anyone?). My experience is not unique. Employees: talk to your colleagues. How many of them have sat under toxic leaders, and what impact did that have on them? Employers: talk to your team. How many of them view their current managers or supervisors as toxic, and how does that impact their day-to-day work?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDangerous leaders are not just dangerous because of their\npathological mindset and questionable behavior. They are dangerous because they\nexpect the people under them to \u003cu\u003ebecome like them\u003c/u\u003e. To focus on profits over people, to \"hustle hard\"/work until they drop, and to prioritize company health over their own mental health.\u0026nbsp;\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen we examine the rates of position resignation in this field, as well as clinician burnout, how much of that is caused by toxic leadership?\u0026nbsp;Many companies have systems and procedures in place that can actually \u003ci\u003eencourage\u003c/i\u003e professional burnout. When employees feel isolated from colleagues and distant from ownership/management (\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/silo-mentality.asp#:~:text\u003dA%20silo%20mentality%20is%20the,a%20free%20flow%20of%20information.\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003esilo mentality\u003c/a\u003e), or when unrealistic caseload expectations are presented as being non-optional, staff will try to rely on their smarts and training to get them through these challenges. But sometimes, it isn't the staff that needs to change, it's the \u003cu\u003esystem\u003c/u\u003e that needs to change.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;How well does the employer evaluate staff for signs of professional burnout? Are boundaries or guardrails put in place so that staff are not experiencing excessive driving, highly variable scheduling, regularly dealing with highly challenging consumers, or working 12 hour days 6-7 days a week? Does the work culture intentionally promote cooperation, teamwork, and open communication? Can staff\u0026nbsp; directly access management to voice complaints, or even just vent? Or, do staff know that complaining about people higher up than them will lead to swift retaliation? All of these issues can lead to staff who feel devalued and unappreciated on a regular basis.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt takes healthy, rested, emotionally stable people to perform the challenging work of supporting vulnerable populations through behavior analytic interventions in the community, home, and classroom. Toxic work cultures don't only impact your team, they also impact the very clients you are supposed to be helping.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnHIdvQ12CQ8Zz8BZPtm9BChqT5aYZ2QD60n9GB6sRlu-kl_u1ovROY302EXvFymj8U_o0EMnetw6RH40_tcnyee4ZOYS4kkZ2f_PWoe6vXRAidYtgJuKhrbZ1gfqhQB8q1c1W4-5Sm8UsvBTqf83GKaTcf8G4w_SjqSGDGGjUvZNH9wCbG8UNrU7elw\u003ds1000\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1000\" height\u003d\"192\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnHIdvQ12CQ8Zz8BZPtm9BChqT5aYZ2QD60n9GB6sRlu-kl_u1ovROY302EXvFymj8U_o0EMnetw6RH40_tcnyee4ZOYS4kkZ2f_PWoe6vXRAidYtgJuKhrbZ1gfqhQB8q1c1W4-5Sm8UsvBTqf83GKaTcf8G4w_SjqSGDGGjUvZNH9wCbG8UNrU7elw\u003ds320\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eSource: www.hcamag.com\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e** More Info:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/04/preventing-burnout.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black; font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003ePreventing Burnout\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.238px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003eLipman-Blumen J. (2010) Toxic Leadership: A Conceptual Framework. In: Bournois F., Duval-Hamel J., Roussillon S., Scaringella JL. (eds) Handbook of Top Management Teams. Palgrave Macmillan, London.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.238px;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-is-ethical-leadership2001.html#close\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003eWhat is Ethical Leadership?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.relias.com/blog/developing-leadership-in-yourself-and-your-aba-team\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black; font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003eDeveloping\u0026nbsp;Leadership in Your ABA Team\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003eEsquierdo-Leal, J.L., Houmanfar, R.A. Creating Inclusive and Equitable Cultural Practices by Linking Leadership to Systemic Change.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eBehav Analysis Practice\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e14,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e499–512 (2021).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://hbr.org/2020/09/a-new-model-for-ethical-leadership\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003eA New Model for Ethical Leadership\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/8982781835318805337/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2022/01/toxic-leadership.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8982781835318805337"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8982781835318805337"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2022/01/toxic-leadership.html","title":"Toxic Leadership"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD6FPfEZY73vmERAW1Hr_S57F82bKz7hgnoievfGinMXVaGX-8gFJVx1QgU57GgUQ4t3cKQIEulS2HsR76vweuY5F6L8-5iveQ8WdEh0ANPjyg3bb4HY70q8Q9u7uUIAZN7X8Y7plSJIZXaZ_C7tvXBK6mdA44G-asnQzQsFA1ljA59Q9c74YCEGtTzw\u003ds72-w371-c-h247","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-6190436748324318954"},"published":{"$t":"2021-01-05T15:05:00.007-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-06-04T11:04:42.935-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Reform"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Ethics of Big Business."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-51VpvE98rpE/X-1oofQ7SzI/AAAAAAAAHGo/QhJI91sDyIY87_56JTn584Obuh0HUsThgCNcBGAsYHQ/s500/photo-1507099985932-87a4520ed1d5.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"333\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"264\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-51VpvE98rpE/X-1oofQ7SzI/AAAAAAAAHGo/QhJI91sDyIY87_56JTn584Obuh0HUsThgCNcBGAsYHQ/w397-h264/photo-1507099985932-87a4520ed1d5.jpg\" width\u003d\"397\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an industry, ABA is a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180501005785/en/The-U.S.-Autism-Treatment-Market-is-Expected-to-Reach-2.23-Billion-by-2022---ResearchAndMarkets.com\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ebillion dollar market\u003c/a\u003e with large, multi-state, companies becoming more and more common in the US.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's \u003cb\u003ebillion\u003c/b\u003e, with a B.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many reasons for this massive boom, such as the increasing visibility of ABA as a career field, which drives more people to pursue credentialing and certification, and ultimately to seek ABA employment. The insurance mandates across states has also led to this boom, with more and more people now able to access ABA treatment through their insurance plans (removing cost as a barrier to treatment). ABA as an industry has become very attractive to investors and equity firms, which means more businesses and clinics being opened, or existing businesses and clinics expanding and multiplying.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLastly, the increase of ABA services \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/10-things-you-can-do-with-an-aba-degree-other-than-work-with-kids-with-asd/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eoutside of the world of Autism\u003c/a\u003e has led to an overall increased demand for/awareness of\u0026nbsp; BCBAs, with clinicians moving into areas such as criminal justice, the business world, education, geriatrics, and policy change.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnless you live in a very small town (or outside of the US) you've probably already seen ABA businesses and clinics pop up in your community, with a more aggressive presence than before.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a clinician, it can be a dizzying process to look at the\u0026nbsp; vast array of ABA employment options out there and choose the best place to pour your time, energy, and talent into, day after day after day.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specific question of \"\u003ci\u003eWhere should I work\u003c/i\u003e?\" is something I've posted about multiple times (see \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/12/selecting-aba-employer.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2015/07/ready-for-interview.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, or \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/02/goodness-of-fit.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe talk about \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eclinician burnout\u003c/a\u003e, we discuss the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/why-people-quit-your-company-and-how-behavior-analysis-can-slow-the-revolving-door-at-aba-service-providers/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eproblematic high turnover rates\u003c/a\u003e in this field, but where are the resources to help clinicians weigh their employment options to select a reputable, \u003cb\u003eethical\u003c/b\u003e, and professional organization to work for?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond just tips and commiserating by swapping stories of companies from hell, I'd like to offer some actual evidence- based action steps (see sources below), to help when it comes to scrutinizing an employer pre-hire, successfully navigating \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2013/06/the-contract.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Contract\u003c/a\u003e, and enjoying where you work!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat in the world was the point of all those college courses, 2am study sessions, supervision hours, and textbook paper cuts, if you're just going to get up every day to \"clock in\" at a company you loathe? Why work somewhere where all you are viewed as is a means to billable hours? That makes \u003cb\u003eno \u003c/b\u003esense at all.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore jumping into some red flags of unethical organizations, I want to emphasize the importance of the pre-hire process. From that initial email or phone call, all the way up to the point where you sign your name on the offer letter or contract, \u003cu\u003eyou\u003c/u\u003e should be evaluating that employer just as much as they are evaluating \u003cu\u003eyou\u003c/u\u003e. It should be a mutual process, or dance, of \"Show me what you got\". For example:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho owns the company? (super important question to ask these days) How many BCBAs are in leadership positions? How long has the company been around? What is the mission statement or company vision? How about the company culture? How reasonable is the clinical workload? How much of the work day is paid time (billable hours vs non-billable time)? Why did the last person in this position leave? What is the staff turnover rate? How is \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/01/quantifying-value.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003evalue\u003c/a\u003e demonstrated to employees, in tangible and concrete ways that are NOT tied to meeting productivity quotas? How does the company make diversity and inclusion a necessity, not just at the practitioner level, but at the executive level as well? Is work-life balance a \u003cb\u003ebuzz word\u003c/b\u003e, or actually attainable at this company?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso, we live in the Jetsons age. Your entire life is on the internet. If you think that interviewer is not looking you up before the interview, you are delusional. Have you looked the \u003ci\u003eorganization\u003c/i\u003e up online? Have you read over the company reviews, written both by consumers and by employees? Have you searched for any lawsuits/legal action, or ethical investigations the company was involved in? \u003cb\u003eYou should\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentifying Unethical Organizations\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003ePre-Interview/Interview process - Organization does not or cannot provide clear, logical answers to persistent applicant questions, supervision and training as described is insufficient/does not meet best practice standards, cannot explain/no process of onboarding new hires, poor management of client health records (HIPAA concerns), scope of competence is not a consideration when staffing cases, both a very brief or a drags on and on interview process are not good signs, beware of recruiters who make grandiose promises during pre-hire (get it in writing), vague or shifting caseload expectations, cannot explain efforts/no efforts made to accommodate the diverse cultures of client population\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eEvidence Based Practices- Organization promotes/advertises or clearly offers non-behavior analytic services while claiming to be an ABA agency, unethical practices or non-evidence based procedures are observed or discussed (e.g. BCBA supervisor implements Floortime with clients), executive level staff lacks BCBA's or clinicians, minimal to no understanding of Behavior Analytic Code of Ethics, clinical competency is not considered or critical to caseload assignments (e.g. brand new RBT's are placed on high intensity cases), clinical supervision and training is too minimal for RBT's to refine their skillset\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eHigh-Quality Service - Workload expectations are unrealistic to an amount that impacts clinical quality (e.g. Supervisors carrying huge caseloads), clinician mentoring and emotional support is replaced by micromanagement (incessant \"check-ins\" that are only focused on productivity), job description is unrealistic/multiple jobs crammed into one position, treatment hours are mandated regardless of client need (e.g. push for \"40 hours a week\" for all clients), \"cookie-cutter\" treatment planning, lack of parent training/caregiver involvement in treatment, no company policy or procedures for gaining parental adherence to participation guidelines, no company policy or procedures for families who frequently cancel/show up late/\"no show-no call\", unethical and/or unprofessional behavior is being modeled by senior or executive level employees (e.g. BCBA supervisor is dating his RBT supervisee), ethical conduct is not taught, expected, or maintained by the organization, company online presence/website is heavy on outdated, Ableist, or anti-Autistic language such as \"cure\", \"recovery\", \"suffering with Autism\", or \"saving\" children\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eNon-Certified Supervisors or Owner - While not automatically a red flag, the owner must be knowledge of the Code of Ethics, must understand that credentialed and certified employees are required to practice ethically, must demonstrate understanding of appropriate clinical caseloads, clinical supervision, and clinical training, must be committed to clinicians practicing within competency,\u0026nbsp; and must not attempt to make clinical/treatment decisions due to not being qualified to do so. Any RBTs or non-certified staff must also be under the direct supervision of a BCBA (or state level equivalent). If staff are hired, assigned to cases, and have NO supervisor/1 supervisor is responsible for far too many people, that is a giant red flag\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eContract Terms - Offer letter or contract contains terms, restrictions, or information never previously mentioned or explained during pre-hire (e.g. \"surprises\" in the contract), information that was verbally stated is not put in writing/not in the offer letter or contract, highly restrictive and punitive non-compete or non-solicitation clauses that prohibits the employee from reasonably working in the field during, or post-employment, length of employment conditions that require the employee agree to work at the organization for a specific amount of time (\"handcuffing\" employees to the organization), requirement to sign any document \u003cu\u003eafter\u003c/u\u003e accepting the position (e.g. 10 days after signing offer letter, only then is employee asked to also sign a non-compete agreement), huge bonuses/perks/incentives that only kick in\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003eafter\u003c/u\u003e a specific duration of employment (indicates the company has high turnover rates), being offered an independent contractor position if you are a RBT or BCaBA (you \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.tiiba.org/post/10-things-every-rbt-should-know\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ecannot work independently\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e**References:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bhcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BHCOE-Position-Statement-on-Use-of-Non-Compete-Agreements-in-ABA.pdf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBHCOE Position Statement on Non-Compete Agreements\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003eBrodhead, M. T., \u0026amp; Higbee, T. S. (2012). Teaching and maintaining ethical behavior in a professional organization.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003eBehavior analysis in practice\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003e5\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003e(2), 82–88.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003eBrodhead, M. T., Quigley, S. P., \u0026amp; Cox, D. J. (2018). How to Identify Ethical Practices in Organizations Prior to Employment.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003eBehavior analysis in practice\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003e11\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003e(2), 165–173.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: georgia;\"\u003eBrown, K.J., Flora, S.R. \u0026amp; Brown, M.K. Noncompete Clauses in Applied Behavior Analysis: A Prevalence and Practice Impact Survey.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: georgia;\"\u003eBehav Analysis Practice\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e13,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e924–938 (2020).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBrown, K.J., Brodhead, M.T. Reported Effects of Noncompete Clauses on Practitioners in Applied Behavior Analysis.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBehav Analysis Practice\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;(2022).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: georgia;\"\u003eKazemi, E., Shapiro, M., \u0026amp; Kavner, A. (2015). Predictors of intention to turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: georgia;\"\u003eResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 17\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, 106–115.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333;\"\u003eRubenstein, A. L., Kammeyer-Mueller, J. D., Wang, M., \u0026amp; Thundiyil, T. G. (2018). “Embedded” at hire? Predicting the voluntary and involuntary turnover of new employees.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333;\"\u003eJournal of Organizational Behavior, 40\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333;\"\u003e, 342–359.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/6190436748324318954/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/01/the-ethics-of-big-business.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/6190436748324318954"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/6190436748324318954"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/01/the-ethics-of-big-business.html","title":"The Ethics of Big Business."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-51VpvE98rpE/X-1oofQ7SzI/AAAAAAAAHGo/QhJI91sDyIY87_56JTn584Obuh0HUsThgCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-w397-c-h264/photo-1507099985932-87a4520ed1d5.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-2441380172324835353"},"published":{"$t":"2020-12-30T16:41:00.004-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-12-30T16:41:37.615-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quote of The Day"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quote of The Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;Yup, pretty accurate.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S-ry8r0kCK0/X-zzwq4RpzI/AAAAAAAAHGY/eCWuQiCSirUicCYFX57PM2Tgwk9jU4ZxgCNcBGAsYHQ/s638/130881337_2986969398073371_8730092580488336432_n.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"359\" data-original-width\u003d\"638\" height\u003d\"230\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S-ry8r0kCK0/X-zzwq4RpzI/AAAAAAAAHGY/eCWuQiCSirUicCYFX57PM2Tgwk9jU4ZxgCNcBGAsYHQ/w408-h230/130881337_2986969398073371_8730092580488336432_n.jpg\" width\u003d\"408\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Need more tips? Well, if you want a surefire way to generate clinician burnout, be sure to hire highly qualified, intelligent, and experienced practitioners, and then micromanage them to death.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLather, rinse, repeat.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/2441380172324835353/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/12/quote-of-day.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/2441380172324835353"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/2441380172324835353"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/12/quote-of-day.html","title":"Quote of The Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S-ry8r0kCK0/X-zzwq4RpzI/AAAAAAAAHGY/eCWuQiCSirUicCYFX57PM2Tgwk9jU4ZxgCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-w408-c-h230/130881337_2986969398073371_8730092580488336432_n.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-4507138154339750268"},"published":{"$t":"2020-04-14T11:37:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-04-14T11:37:09.221-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quote of The Day"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quote of The Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"ABA employers/managers: During this crisis, are you actually \u003ci\u003elistening\u003c/i\u003e to your staff? Because without them, there really is no company.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xA1Ym-rUGRM/XpXYTh4WoFI/AAAAAAAAGBo/9q-ni46PfuUb9FHcGNpYH-xk-ynFhPFaQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/0.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"289\" data-original-width\u003d\"537\" height\u003d\"172\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xA1Ym-rUGRM/XpXYTh4WoFI/AAAAAAAAGBo/9q-ni46PfuUb9FHcGNpYH-xk-ynFhPFaQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/0.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Leaders who don't listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say.\"\u003c/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAndy Stanley\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/4507138154339750268/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/04/quote-of-day.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4507138154339750268"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4507138154339750268"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/04/quote-of-day.html","title":"Quote of The Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xA1Ym-rUGRM/XpXYTh4WoFI/AAAAAAAAGBo/9q-ni46PfuUb9FHcGNpYH-xk-ynFhPFaQCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/0.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-4653339403994970839"},"published":{"$t":"2020-03-26T20:49:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-04-16T13:12:49.037-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quote of The Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Today's quote of the day is from ..... Me!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nSee below for an excerpt about knowing your identity as a clinician, from my newest book, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Practitioner-Tameika-Meadows-BCBA/dp/B0858V3XQ4/ref\u003dsr_1_2?crid\u003d29ZEONV02GZ8\u0026amp;keywords\u003dpractical+aba+practitioner\u0026amp;qid\u003d1585268421\u0026amp;sprefix\u003dpractical+aba+%2Caps%2C142\u0026amp;sr\u003d8-2\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Practical ABA Practitioner\u003c/a\u003e:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-29cSy1yk6SQ/Xn1MJOrmveI/AAAAAAAAF4w/9uvg5GZKjtod_5oAFX8DkE6Hx87sdgSnQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/My%2BPost%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"619\" data-original-width\u003d\"1011\" height\u003d\"390\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-29cSy1yk6SQ/Xn1MJOrmveI/AAAAAAAAF4w/9uvg5GZKjtod_5oAFX8DkE6Hx87sdgSnQCNcBGAsYHQ/s640/My%2BPost%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Recommended Reading:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/01/runnin-on-empty-ii.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eRunnin' on Empty\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/4653339403994970839/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/03/quote-of-day.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4653339403994970839"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4653339403994970839"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/03/quote-of-day.html","title":"Quote of The Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-29cSy1yk6SQ/Xn1MJOrmveI/AAAAAAAAF4w/9uvg5GZKjtod_5oAFX8DkE6Hx87sdgSnQCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/My%2BPost%2B%25281%2529.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-8078772369258922806"},"published":{"$t":"2020-03-04T08:37:00.004-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T18:03:02.530-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"I love ABA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The ABA Practitioner Experience."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\"\u003ci\u003eBad bosses compel good employees to leave\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003cbr /\u003e\nwww.Forbes.com\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\"\u003ci\u003eThe way your employees feel is the way your customers will feel. And if your employees don't feel valued, neither will your customers\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\nSybil F. Stershic\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\"\u003ci\u003eThe only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave not training them and having them stay\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\nHenry Ford\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\"\u003ci\u003eStrive not to be a Success, but rather to be of Value\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\nAlbert Einstein\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\"\u003ci\u003eYou don't get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value to bring to that hour\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003cbr /\u003e\nJim Rohn\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GoPFiNv6gCU/XlFrBm47dFI/AAAAAAAAFwU/ITAuNzJ-hAwNQpwal446hjS0Z5PhFO3BQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/b.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"700\" data-original-width\u003d\"1050\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GoPFiNv6gCU/XlFrBm47dFI/AAAAAAAAFwU/ITAuNzJ-hAwNQpwal446hjS0Z5PhFO3BQCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/b.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eGet Excited!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor those of you out there, laboring away, giving your all to your clients, working from 8am to 8pm every day (and getting paid for 1/2 that time), typing up 20 page reports at 2 am, laminating flashcards until your fingers are sore, putting hundreds of miles on your car, going to work bruised, discouraged, and exhausted, and eating your lunch in your car...I have something for \u003cu\u003eYOU.\u003c/u\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nMy newest book, '\u003ci\u003eThe Practical ABA\u0026nbsp;Practitioner\u003c/i\u003e', uncovers and openly discusses \u003cb\u003eall \u003c/b\u003easpects of ABA practitioner life, as in the good, the bad, \u0026amp; definitely the ugly. ;-)\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis book is all about the practitioner experience working in this field, the day-to-day reality, how to plan out a successful career, and what common pitfalls to avoid. Especially for those of you brand new to the field, or newly certified.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you \u003ci\u003ewant\u003c/i\u003e to work in this field, you need to read this book.\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you're \u003ci\u003etired\u003c/i\u003e of working in this field, you need to read this book.\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you \u003ci\u003eLOVE\u003c/i\u003e working in this field, you need to read this book.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIn preparing to write this book, I talked to lots and lots of practitioners about their experiences working in this field, reached back into my own early days as an in-home ABA therapist, and I also perused the resources out there about ABA as a career: What's it like being a BCBA? What are the pros and cons to becoming an RBT? What are the joys, the pressures, and the challenging to meet expectations of this industry?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nDying for some specific details about the book? Sure!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\"\u003ci\u003eThe Practical ABA Practitioner\u003c/i\u003e\" addresses:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/04/preventing-burnout.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eProfessional Burnout\u003c/a\u003e. Yup. I dedicated an \u003cb\u003eentire chapter\u003c/b\u003e to discussing loving what you do, but hating the way you have to do it, and being eternally exhausted. You're welcome.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe end of the book is a \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ehuge treasure trove\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e of practical practitioner tips and resources (handouts, job performance tips, staff satisfaction surveys, suggested parent policies, etc.) that will help you do your job better. Seriously, its just pages and pages of stuff. :-)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork-Life balance as a busy full-time BCBA: Fiction or Reality?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and refining your clinical identity as an ABA practitioner.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are employers looking for when hiring RBT's? What about BCBA's?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould you pursue BCBA certification? Is it \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c/i\u003e for you?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to revitalize your passion for this field.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat kinds of pitfalls should newbie BCBA's watch out for (because they're vulnerable to these issues)?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are the staff retention rates in this field so terrible? To put it another way, why are so many ABA companies\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/11/bleeding-staff.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ebleeding staff\u003c/a\u003e?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for choosing between various employment options, and red-flags to look out for.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to BE the change when working in less-than-ideal conditions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding this field accountable for the way we treat direct staff/ABA implementors.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to to develop your personal value system in this field, and practice with integrity.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to be truly successful as a practitioner, for years and years to come.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are some of the main reasons why quality practitioners walk away from this field, and don't look back. \u003ci\u003eAnd how we can keep them from walking away.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKCRZDCjS4Q/XiCkKUVRF1I/AAAAAAAAFu4/vSlobntttuEK3b2mq0JERM9z1ODKNj9UACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/blog.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"333\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKCRZDCjS4Q/XiCkKUVRF1I/AAAAAAAAFu4/vSlobntttuEK3b2mq0JERM9z1ODKNj9UACNcBGAsYHQ/s400/blog.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Burnout is the process of spending too much time doing things that don't properly utilize your unique Tool Kit\" - \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/runnin-on-empty.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eRunnin' on Empty\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eIf you are new to this field or perhaps if not new, recently became a BCBA, you may not have a very strong understanding yet of who you are as a clinician.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eIt's ok, it took me time too... Lots and lots of time.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eIt's hard to solve a problem you don't realize you have, so this is something I didn't even think about for many years in this field. I accepted work opportunities based on what was available, and when those opportunities didn't work out or left me feeling \u003cu\u003equite\u003c/u\u003e underwhelmed I just moved on to a new opportunity.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eBut, doesn't it make more sense to intentionally and strategically map out your career based on \u003cb\u003ewho\u003c/b\u003e you are and \u003cb\u003ehow\u003c/b\u003e you want to practice? Then why aren't are more of us doing that?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eBurnout, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ewhich is a known fact of life in this field\u003c/a\u003e, can very much be connected to a lack of \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/02/goodness-of-fit.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003egoodness-of-fit\u003c/a\u003e. Think about a vegan who works full-time at a BBQ restaurant. Or a pacifist working for a guns manufacturer. Or a daycare teacher who can't stand kids.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eHow much personal satisfaction and enjoyment do you think those employees would report after a work shift? I'm guessing low to none.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eIt's easy to just tell someone working in this field that Clinical Identity is important, but how many of us really understand how to ~discover~ our clinical identity?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eExpect this process to take some time (I know, waiting is the worst), as knowing who you\u0026nbsp;are not doesn't happen in the blink of an eye. It will also take perspective, which means you need to do more than one thing. If you've always worked with adult populations, or always worked in school settings, then how do you know what else might be a good fit for you? You kind of \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003ecan't\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e know that, if you only do one thing over and over.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eLet's start at the beginning by first defining what is meant by a clinical identity:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eefined as one’s professional self-concept based on attributes, beliefs, values, motives, and experiences\u003c/b\u003e (Ibarra, 1999; Schein, 1978).\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #333333; font-family: arial;\"\u003eBasically, your clinical identity is a combination of why you entered this field in the first place, combined with what keeps you in it. There you go, nice and simple definition\u0026nbsp;:-)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #333333; font-family: arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #333333; font-family: arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #333333; font-family: arial;\"\u003eStill struggling\u0026nbsp;to put your finger on the unique clinical identity that fits YOU? Here are some tips:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 1pt 4pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style\u003d\"margin-top: 0in;\" type\u003d\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Take money off the\n     table (no, I’m serious). If you had to work for free, what would you choose\n     to do?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Think about the last time you were truly passionate about work. What\n     were you doing?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; What part of\n     the work you do makes you full (energizes you, excites you, lifts you up)?\n     What part empties you (depletes you)?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Seek feedback:\n     ask people who have worked with you, alongside you, or for you, to\n     honestly list your best and worst clinical attributes\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; Does your\n     current work allow a place for your unique personality, or does it require\n     minimizing or turning off parts of your personality? *\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eIf you’ve never\n     taken a personality inventory before, I super recommend doing that.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; Write down\n     your value system. Use this list during interviews to determine if your\n     personal values and the values of the organization are complementary, or\n     if they clash.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; Anger can\n     be highly educational. Identify the things that make you the most\n     angry/frustrated/annoyed about your work. Honestly examine\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003ewhy\u003c/u\u003e\u0026nbsp;these\n     things bother you so much (they likely conflict with your value system).\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;What is\n     your ‘\u003ci\u003eniche\u003c/i\u003e’? What is it that you bring to the table that no one\n     else can?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style\u003d\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;\"\u003e\n\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e*\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eReferences:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eSlay, H.S., \u0026amp; Smith, D.A. (2011). Professional identity construction: Using narrative to understand the negotiation\u0026nbsp;of professional and stigmatized cultural identities. \u003ci\u003eHuman Relations\u003c/i\u003e, 64(1), 85-107.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan class\u003d\"authors\" face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eMichael Tomlinson \u0026amp; Denise Jackson\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"date\" face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e(2019)\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"art_title\" face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;\"\u003eProfessional identity formation in contemporary higher education students,\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"serial_title\" face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eStudies in Higher Education\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan class\u003d\"serial_title\" face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/2799738155167971840/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/01/runnin-on-empty-ii.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/2799738155167971840"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/2799738155167971840"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/01/runnin-on-empty-ii.html","title":"Runnin' on Empty II"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKCRZDCjS4Q/XiCkKUVRF1I/AAAAAAAAFu4/vSlobntttuEK3b2mq0JERM9z1ODKNj9UACNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/blog.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-6781850610514713464"},"published":{"$t":"2019-11-02T13:29:00.003-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T18:01:03.160-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Reality Check: Job Description"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Rj6zVksf8/Xb27Mrnn0KI/AAAAAAAAFp4/-XayMHA3rWoZb5Z_G14FefJzPzH6UpESwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"701\" data-original-width\u003d\"1050\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Rj6zVksf8/Xb27Mrnn0KI/AAAAAAAAFp4/-XayMHA3rWoZb5Z_G14FefJzPzH6UpESwCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBCBA Position Summary:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe primary function of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is to plan, develop, and monitor a\nvariety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of individual clients. The BCBA also\nconsults with and teaches staff/client caregivers/team members regarding pro-active, educational, programming, and\nbehavioral supports; develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans; and collaborates with related services providers as appropriate. The BCBA also provides direct staff supervision, and evaluation of staff performance both verbally, and in writing.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential Duties:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eUse appropriate assessment instruments and data to develop and implement teaching programs that\nreflect behavioral outcomes and objectives\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnsure the accurate implementation of treatment plans, document contacts and observations; use\nprofessional knowledge and independent judgment to strategize continuous improvements.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEstablish and maintain data measurement, collection, and analysis systems for clients\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaintain appropriate documentation and prepare and complete reports as\nrequired\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnsure that all treatment plans and programs comply with contract requirements, satisfy all relevant\ninsurance certification and other expectations, and meet or exceed professional standards\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaintain\nhighly organized, consistent, thorough, and systematic recordkeeping (session notes, data sheets, etc.)\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeek creative options for ensuring the continuity and consistency of treatment and support services\nacross settings for the lifespan of the client\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDevelop strategies for the stability of quality services\nwhen clients experience transitions\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eConduct structured periodic service reviews to monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs and\ntheir implementation; modify and document plan changes as needed\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvide staff development, training, and modeling for team members (including client caregivers) in strategies and\nmethodologies for successful implementation of the treatment plan\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvide consultation regarding crisis interventions and critical incident\nsupports; complete Incident Reports as needed\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eParticipate in Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings for clients as appropriate; advocate for client needs in school settings\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eParticipate in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, team meetings and program\nvisitations; remain a lifelong learner\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u0026nbsp;Accept all other responsibilities as assigned.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis is a real job description for a BCBA position, and it's fairly accurate to most online job postings.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c/u\u003e, the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/a-day-in-life.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003etypical day-to-day\u003c/a\u003e role of any BCBA will vary greatly depending on where they live, which setting they work in, the population they serve, etc. So to keep things simple and brief, I will focus on clinicians who primarily manage cases and supervise direct staff (as this is overwhelmingly what most BCBA's do).\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe problem with most job descriptions (that may be written by administrative staff, not clinicians) is they leave out important details about the actual job.\u003cbr /\u003e\nI hear fairly often from people pursuing their BCBA, full of misinformed ideas about what it will be like on the other side. Or, I hear from current BCBA's who have been working in the field for years and are now burned out and exhausted because they weren't prepared for the realities of the job.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n-- If you think you may be at a point of professional burnout, my 1st recommendation to you would be to stop \u0026amp; assess: When was the last time you felt passionate about your work? When was the last time you felt valued by leadership/your employer? Has your dissatisfaction at work started to seep into your personal/family life?\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf so, please check out the resources below about dealing with burnout. It's a serious problem in many human service fields, and as BCBA's we are \u003cb\u003enot\u003c/b\u003e immune.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nWhile there are some \u003cu\u003egreat\u003c/u\u003e resources out there about professional burnout, my 2 cents is that clinicians would need triage to \"stop the bleeding\" much less if they enter the field with a realistic picture of what they're getting into. Let's \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/11/bleeding-staff.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eprevent the bleeding\u003c/a\u003e, not patch it up.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nUsing the example job description above, I'll just sprinkle some fresh reality on top of it ;-) :\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition Summary:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe primary function of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is to plan \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(always planning....most clinicians are continuously monitoring the effectiveness of their interventions which requires intentional thinking about what will come next)\u003c/span\u003e, develop, and monitor a variety \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(what works for Mickey will not necessarily work for Minnie, so this requires staying abreast of current research and trends within the field to best serve your clients)\u003c/span\u003e of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of individual clients \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(no matter how impressive your intervention is, ultimately\u0026nbsp;if social validity is low then you have more tweaking to do)\u003c/span\u003e. The BCBA also consults with \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(this can be translated as 'remains available to', or in other words 'on top of your regular duties')\u003c/span\u003e and teaches staff/client caregivers/team members regarding pro-active, educational, programming, and behavioral supports; develops and implements comprehensive \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(comprehensive is key, and this is why we spend so much time planning and thinking--\u0026gt; the more deficits\u0026nbsp;the client needs assistance with, the more comprehensive\u0026nbsp;your intervention)\u003c/span\u003e treatment plans; and collaborates with \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(again, this is best translated as 'remains available to')\u003c/span\u003e related services providers as appropriate. The BCBA also provides direct staff supervision \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(it is common that direct contact with the client or with staff is billable time, but not so much the other important components\u0026nbsp;of the position that still must happen)\u003c/span\u003e, and evaluation of staff performance \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(this could include staff feedback, written evaluations, meeting with each supervisee monthly, or a mixture of all of the above. Again, this may not be considered billable time).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential Duties:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eUse appropriate assessment instruments \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Some companies do not provide business equipment/tools for you, so you will have to purchase these)\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnsure the accurate implementation of treatment plans, document contacts and observations; use professional knowledge and independent judgment to strategize continuous improvements \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Being a quality BCBA requires excellent self-analysis skills....you must seek to continually improve your skillset)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEstablish and maintain data measurement, collection, and analysis systems for clients \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Some companies provide access to data management systems, others do not)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaintain appropriate documentation and prepare and complete reports as required \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Keeping in mind that what is required \u003cu\u003ewill change\u003c/u\u003e)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnsure that all treatment plans and programs comply with contract requirements, satisfy all relevant insurance certification \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Credentialing is a PROCESS, and an employer with top-quality billers is a must)\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaintain highly organized, consistent, thorough, and systematic recordkeeping \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(As needed, you must be able to produce accurate, timely, complete client documentation)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeek creative options for ensuring the continuity and consistency of treatment and support services across settings for the lifespan of the client \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(The 'across settings' part can\u0026nbsp; be challenging, especially for school or center based services where you don't see the client's home life)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDevelop strategies for the stability of quality services when clients experience transitions \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(As the BCBA, you are responsible for successful client transition. This could include if hours decrease, if the program\u0026nbsp;decreases in intensity of goals, or if services terminate)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eConduct structured periodic service reviews to monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs and their implementation; modify and document plan changes as needed \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Everything you create as a BCBA must be open to revision as needed. Much of your time will be spent editing protocols, programs, or revising systems)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvide staff development, training, and modeling for team members in strategies and methodologies for successful implementation of the treatment plan \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(You must make time for this, which can be challenging)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvide consultation regarding crisis interventions and critical incident supports; complete Incident Reports as needed \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(When working with severe behavior or populations in crisis, your employer should provide adequate training, protective equipment, and support. Also, ethically you must practice within the boundaries of your clinical competence)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eParticipate in Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings for clients as appropriate; advocate for client needs in school settings \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(See why time-management skills are critical?)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eParticipate in professional growth activities such as conferences \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Your employer may or may not pay for this\u003c/span\u003e)\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u0026nbsp;Accept all other responsibilities as assigned. \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Pretty\u0026nbsp; much a vague and blanket statement isn't it? I would add the following reality check to this section: Accepting an insane caseload does not make you Superman/Superwoman, it will make you a very miserable BCBA. Understand that owning an ABA company does not qualify someone to actually be a good/ethical/honest employer, and hating the boss is the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-reasons-why-employees-quit-their-job-1918985\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e#1 reason why employees quit\u003c/a\u003e. Understand that staff turnover is scary high in this field..... there is a reason for that.\u0026nbsp; Understand that as a clinician there are many tasks you will complete that you just can't bill for. Understand that when you get home at the end of the day you likely still are not done with documentation/tasks. Understand that 'work life' may creep into your weekends too. Understand that many ABA employees report feeling underappreciated, devalued, and ignored by their employers, particularly at the RBT level.\u0026nbsp; Understand that there is a mental fatigue\u0026nbsp;that comes with this type of work, and the more dissatisfied you are with your employer the more it increases. Understand that as clinician you will get frustrated by ever- changing funder requirements, and increased time-sensitive\u0026nbsp;demands upon clinicians. Understand that employment offers for ABA positions often come with more strings attached than Pinocchio.... if you don't agree with something\u0026nbsp;in the offer letter, \u003cu\u003edo not sign it\u003c/u\u003e)\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Resources:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/04/preventing-burnout.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePreventing Burnout\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/runnin-on-empty.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eRunning on Empty\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://howtoaba.com/bcba-burnout/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBCBA Burnout\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/battling-bcba-burnout/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBattling Burnout\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/the-high-cost-of-stress-in-the-aba-workplace/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eStress in the ABA Workplace\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.relias.com/blog/addressing-employee-turnover-in-your-aba-agency\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAddressing ABA Employee Turnover\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eWaldman, J. D., Kelly, F., Arora, S., \u0026amp; Smith, H. L. (2004). The shocking cost of turnover in heath care.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cem class\u003d\"EmphasisTypeItalic\" style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eHealth Care Management Review, 29\u003c/em\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003e, 2–7\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eGriffith, G. M., Barbakou, A., \u0026amp; Hastings, R. P. (2014). Coping as a predictor of burnout and general health in therapists working in ABA schools.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cem class\u003d\"EmphasisTypeItalic\" style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eEuropean Journal of Special Needs Education, 29,\u003c/em\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;548–558.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eGibson, J. A., Grey, I. M., \u0026amp; Hastings, R. P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cem class\u003d\"EmphasisTypeItalic\" style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39,\u003c/em\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;1024–1030\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/6781850610514713464/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/11/reality-check-job-description.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/6781850610514713464"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/6781850610514713464"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/11/reality-check-job-description.html","title":"Reality Check: Job Description"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Rj6zVksf8/Xb27Mrnn0KI/AAAAAAAAFp4/-XayMHA3rWoZb5Z_G14FefJzPzH6UpESwCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-5932531606238165930"},"published":{"$t":"2019-10-27T10:23:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-27T10:24:51.385-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quote of The Day"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quote of The Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wcjJGied-I/XbWoSPNcuaI/AAAAAAAAFpc/Z8tAlyYQMK8QGMsRq_EmXV6YWypi447NwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/photo-1516534775068-ba3e7458af70.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"700\" data-original-width\u003d\"1050\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wcjJGied-I/XbWoSPNcuaI/AAAAAAAAFpc/Z8tAlyYQMK8QGMsRq_EmXV6YWypi447NwCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/photo-1516534775068-ba3e7458af70.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nWhat is your work to you?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nA daily grind?\u003cbr /\u003e\nA paycheck?\u003cbr /\u003e\nMonotonous?\u003cbr /\u003e\nA place where you are surrounded by incompetent idiots?\u003cbr /\u003e\nYour main source of frustration?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nWhat \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eshould\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e your work be to you?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"The place God calls you to is where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFrederick Buechner\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/5932531606238165930/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/10/quote-of-day.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/5932531606238165930"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/5932531606238165930"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/10/quote-of-day.html","title":"Quote of The Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wcjJGied-I/XbWoSPNcuaI/AAAAAAAAFpc/Z8tAlyYQMK8QGMsRq_EmXV6YWypi447NwCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/photo-1516534775068-ba3e7458af70.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-776636396034379943"},"published":{"$t":"2019-08-25T11:56:00.003-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-08-25T11:56:44.006-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quote of The Day"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quote of The Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y7dZXG8Z1UU/XWKua3Y8QqI/AAAAAAAAFkw/S1vPRbu0t_cxVGpY0orxn6kpBr6J93ReQCLcBGAs/s1600/59e06104e780f69ee5cb0a03bb69679e.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"403\" data-original-width\u003d\"403\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y7dZXG8Z1UU/XWKua3Y8QqI/AAAAAAAAFkw/S1vPRbu0t_cxVGpY0orxn6kpBr6J93ReQCLcBGAs/s400/59e06104e780f69ee5cb0a03bb69679e.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nIf you are a clinic/business/agency owner, is it important to you that your team looks forward to coming in to work?\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nIf not, then you have \u003cu\u003eno idea\u003c/u\u003e the kind of harmful impact a miserable employee can have on their team members, on their superiors, and on the consumers being served.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/776636396034379943/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/08/quote-of-day.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/776636396034379943"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/776636396034379943"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/08/quote-of-day.html","title":"Quote of The Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y7dZXG8Z1UU/XWKua3Y8QqI/AAAAAAAAFkw/S1vPRbu0t_cxVGpY0orxn6kpBr6J93ReQCLcBGAs/s72-c/59e06104e780f69ee5cb0a03bb69679e.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-8922867441416345522"},"published":{"$t":"2019-05-01T13:16:00.004-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:59:09.071-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interviews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Interviewing Blues"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"*Recommended Reading:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2015/07/ready-for-interview.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eReady for the Interview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2012/03/interview-other-side.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Other Side of the Interview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2012/03/interview-other-side.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OAjXWHic1I0/XMm-22nYOuI/AAAAAAAAFgc/z1yUUqmzI6QNifb3-x2zphLFw5QgZu32gCLcBGAs/s400/blog.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nThe interview process is a time where both the Interview\u003ci\u003eer\u003c/i\u003e and Interview\u003ci\u003eee\u003c/i\u003e assess each other to determine \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/02/goodness-of-fit.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGoodness-of-Fit\u003c/a\u003e, and make a decision about partnership. Sound odd? It shouldn't. As an employee/contractor of a company, family, or organization, you are partnering up with the vision, goals, and plans of the organization when you agree to work there. Even if just for a brief contract where you offer your expertise, you are leaving a stamp on that company for years to come.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nI've posted before about the interview process from the perspective of a parent hiring ABA professionals, or an ABA professional landing a great job. But what about the perspective of the interviewer? If you own an ABA company/employ direct staff, or hold a Director/Executive position, then you likely will have the responsibility to recruit, hire, and possibly train staff. Are you up to it? Based on my own experiences in this field....no. You're likely not :-).\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nI have had some just dreadful interviews for ABA positions. Totally terrible. Regardless of company size, if the company CEO was clinical or non-clinical, or whether I was interviewing as a contractor or an employee, I have observed that many people wearing the hat of \"interviewer\", should probably give that hat to someone else. A bad job interview is like a bad appetizer at a restaurant, in that it definitely doesn't leave you wanting more.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nIf you are finding that it's difficult to fill positions, or that applicants are turning down job offers from you regularly, there is definitely a reason for that. You may be thinking it's the pay rate, or the area, or just super hard to recruit in-demand ABA professionals, but might I suggest it's your interviewing skills?? If I am not impressed or intrigued during a 1st interview, I definitely won't return for a 2nd. Guaranteed.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nSo, let's look at what \u003cu\u003edoes \u003c/u\u003ework----\u0026gt;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nWhen interviewers get it \u003cb\u003eright\u003c/b\u003e (I mean, really right), they leave the interviewee excited about the opportunity to partner up with them. If either the interviewer or the interviewee feel resigned, so-so, or apathetic about the possibility of working together, that's a pretty good sign that something about the interview process was lacking.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nTo get the interview process \u003cb\u003eright\u003c/b\u003e, and succeed at the goal of recruiting and hiring the BEST (which should always be your goal)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nHere's to attracting \u0026amp; hiring the BEST!\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/8922867441416345522/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/05/interviewing-blues.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8922867441416345522"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8922867441416345522"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/05/interviewing-blues.html","title":"Interviewing Blues"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OAjXWHic1I0/XMm-22nYOuI/AAAAAAAAFgc/z1yUUqmzI6QNifb3-x2zphLFw5QgZu32gCLcBGAs/s72-c/blog.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-4654783031651942470"},"published":{"$t":"2019-04-01T10:20:00.004-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:58:36.106-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"audio/video post"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Audio Post: Consultation Champ!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-33yv8IW4Q1o/XJ98ftRrnLI/AAAAAAAAFes/fYxN9GzSAJsTMYrxn8DMYRjaXiMtIRNXACLcBGAs/s1600/fb.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-33yv8IW4Q1o/XJ98ftRrnLI/AAAAAAAAFes/fYxN9GzSAJsTMYrxn8DMYRjaXiMtIRNXACLcBGAs/s400/fb.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eIt's been way-y-y-y too long since my last audio post, so now seems like a good time for one focused on ABA Consultation, and being a \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eConsultation C-H-A-M-P\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e ;-)\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eABA Consultation is an interesting animal that can be very different from the typical BCBA\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003esupervision\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;or case management role, in terms of pay, workload, clients served, time demands/responsibilities, and on and on. I use the word \"Consultant\" specifically to mean an ABA professional who works independently (self-employed) to serve clients.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eThere are many snares and barriers that can pop up and impede effective service delivery when consulting, and I am often contacted by ABA peeps confused if they are ready to wade into the consulting waters. There are many things to consider beyond the obvious question of possessing the clinical skillset to practice independently. To name a few:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eHow to find clients, Where to advertise, How to bill for services, What materials to use, Ethical issues when joining multi-disciplinary\u0026nbsp;teams, How to address contract violations, etc.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eTwo quick tips before you start listening to the audio post:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e- Legally, a CPA and/or an attorney who \u003cb\u003eknows the laws \u003c/b\u003eof your state would be the best person to answer specific tax, income/1099 filing, billing, etc. sort of questions when it comes to consultation.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e- If you are located outside of the US, \"consultation\" may mean something completely different for you as an ABA professional. For my international readers, you may need to speak to professionals in your local area to determine how much of this information will be applicable for you. On that same topic, if you live in the US but consult with individuals outside of the US, you need to get familiar with differences in how ABA services can be provided in that location.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;Source Sans Pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\" /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eYou can download the presentation\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LMnfTMNMvmUmdBQiXawEI4PUkdM_S-nX/view?usp\u003dsharing\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c/a\u003e, then just start the slideshow and the audio narration should run automatically.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e* Resources for further learning:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\u003doxKwN8anqA4\"\u003e\"Soft Skills\" related to successful ABA Consultation\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/consultation-in-applied-behavior-analysis-making-least-restrictive-mosteffective-2378-5756-1000342.php?aid\u003d65803\"\u003eConsultation in Applied Behavior Analysis\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10864-015-9226-z\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10864-015-9226-z\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003eFunctional Behavioral Assessments in Schools\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/8756870517703404\"\u003eSchool Consultation in Rural Areas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/4654783031651942470/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/04/consultation-champ.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4654783031651942470"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4654783031651942470"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/04/consultation-champ.html","title":"Audio Post: Consultation Champ!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-33yv8IW4Q1o/XJ98ftRrnLI/AAAAAAAAFes/fYxN9GzSAJsTMYrxn8DMYRjaXiMtIRNXACLcBGAs/s72-c/fb.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-8849329875743896782"},"published":{"$t":"2019-01-19T09:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-19T09:09:00.108-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quantifying Value"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p4kEfOqJrEI/XEMkKHZoYGI/AAAAAAAAFZs/0ObLusZdq3cKVvTbkPDasoLhqWKREu_IwCLcBGAs/s1600/rawpixel-760030-unsplash.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1236\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p4kEfOqJrEI/XEMkKHZoYGI/AAAAAAAAFZs/0ObLusZdq3cKVvTbkPDasoLhqWKREu_IwCLcBGAs/s400/rawpixel-760030-unsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"308\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eValue\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e -\u0026nbsp; \u003ci\u003e1)\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003ethe regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.; 2)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003ea person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\"Value\" is currently a hot buzzword with employers/recruiters looking to fill ABA positions, and if you haven't been on an interview yet and heard the \"We value our team\" speech.... you will.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eEmployers will tell you how much they VALUE their team, value their employees, \"couldn't do what they do without them\", and value the contributions of the clinicians, but without observable action steps does this word actually mean anything?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eI can't count how many times I've heard employers go on and on about how much they \u003cb\u003evalue \u003c/b\u003etheir team/staff, and see the importance of each team member. Yet when talking with the staff, they are often overworked, underpaid, and frustrated. So it would seem there is a disconnect somewhere, or ABA companies would not have such \u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/why-people-quit-your-company-and-how-behavior-analysis-can-slow-the-revolving-door-at-aba-service-providers/\"\u003ehigh turnover rates.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat's going on here?\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eLet's look at both parts of the definition\u0026nbsp;of \u003cb\u003eValue\u003c/b\u003e, to shed some light on the problem:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e1) The importance or usefulness of something: This is basically how the employer values YOU. Are you viewed as a unique individual, possessing specific talents and unique perspective, as someone\u0026nbsp;who would benefit the company, and a much needed addition to the current team? No? Well then what kind of \"value\" is that? To quantify\u0026nbsp;value, yes, we do need to touch on the financial\u0026nbsp;aspect. As an ABA provider, are you being paid a \u003cu\u003ereasonable wage\u003c/u\u003e based on average salaries in your area, your education, and your experience? Are you working somewhere where you can give feedback to management, have a say in how you perform your job, and receive the level of support you need to grow? If you are truly an important part of the team, what happens when you disagree with a decision from management? Is your viewpoint heard and respected, or dismissed? Worse yet, does management simply pacify you (pretend to hear your concerns), but no change actually happens?Employers far too often focus on their bottom line, without intentionally working to put together a team of highly-valued ABA clinicians who will approach their work with passion and excellence. I've been in this field for a long time, and trust me: passion will take a person much farther than just talent.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e2) A person's\u0026nbsp;principles/standards of their own behavior: This is basically how YOU value you. Have you truly sat and considered all that you bring to the table as a RBT/BCaBA/BCBA? It's probably much more than you realize. No 2 clinicians\u0026nbsp;are exactly the same, so even though you may have the same educational background and certification as every one else applying for the position, you possess\u0026nbsp;a unique personality, perspective, and style, that would be hard to replicate. What is most important to you about a position? Do you value income the most? Or flexibility? Or not being micro-managed to death? Or working for ethical professionals? Or a family-like atmosphere? Or cool perks and paid vacations? What really matters to you? And here is the tough part---\u0026gt; Once you learn what your values are, don't toss them out the window just because an employer approaches you with a really good offer. \u003cu\u003eYou won't thrive in a position that cost you your values.\u003c/u\u003e To put this another way, if you apply for a company that seems FAR more interested in your certification than who you actually are as an individual: run. Do not walk, run from places like that.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e*Resource:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eKnow what your core values are, and hold firm to them:\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.valuescentre.com/our-products/products-individuals/personal-values-assessment-pva\"\u003e Personal Values Assessment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/8849329875743896782/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/01/quantifying-value.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8849329875743896782"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8849329875743896782"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/01/quantifying-value.html","title":"Quantifying Value"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p4kEfOqJrEI/XEMkKHZoYGI/AAAAAAAAFZs/0ObLusZdq3cKVvTbkPDasoLhqWKREu_IwCLcBGAs/s72-c/rawpixel-760030-unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-396178850407001422"},"published":{"$t":"2018-12-13T15:13:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:56:56.152-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Selecting an ABA Supervisor"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"*Recommended Reading: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/12/selecting-aba-employer.html\"\u003eSelecting an ABA Employer\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HH3fypUsaeI/XBK4ZPK_HaI/AAAAAAAAFXw/gAQgwOkKC2cdzV6VqYSs7SCsPxFqEPLNwCLcBGAs/s1600/photo-1525422847952-7f91db09a364.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"697\" data-original-width\u003d\"1065\" height\u003d\"261\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HH3fypUsaeI/XBK4ZPK_HaI/AAAAAAAAFXw/gAQgwOkKC2cdzV6VqYSs7SCsPxFqEPLNwCLcBGAs/s400/photo-1525422847952-7f91db09a364.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor individuals seeking to work as a RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA, part of the journey is to receive direct supervision, oversight, and/or training from a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis supervision relationship can (at times) be challenging to find, and it can be even more challenging to find a \u003ci\u003egood fit\u003c/i\u003e. Like anything else related to working in this field, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/02/goodness-of-fit.html\"\u003eGoodness-of-Fit \u003c/a\u003eshould be prioritized over just meeting minimum requirements.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nA low-quality supervision experience will not yield a clinician who is ready for the rigorous demands of succeeding in this field.\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe decision to initiate a supervisee-supervisor relationship should be carefully evaluated, and must be approached similar to a job interview.\u003cbr /\u003e\nOn a job interview, the applicant is not just looking to impress an employer. There is also a need to gather information about company culture, pay, benefits, evaluation of performance, company vision, etc.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOkay....so then why do so many of us treat the supervisee-supervisor relationship more casually than we would starting a new job??? The selection of an ABA Supervisor can have far-reaching implications on your effectiveness as a clinician one day, which if you ask me, is FAR more important than a simple job interview.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nSee below for some general guidelines to help you select a Mentor for the supervisee-supervisor experience. I hope they're helpful!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable border\u003d\"1\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"MsoTable15Plain1\" style\u003d\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 654px;\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style\u003d\"height: 45.55pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: -1; mso-yfti-lastfirstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctd style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(191, 191, 191); height: 45.55pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 490.85pt;\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"654\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYES, this person should be a Mentor: \u003c/b\u003eI use the word Mentor intentionally,\n  because the supervisee-supervisor relationship (ideally) should continue far\n  after certification. Your first big interview post-BCBA certification, your 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e\n  conference attendance or presentation, your 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e promotion or\n  exciting leadership opportunity…all of these events should be discussed and\n  shared with the ABA Supervisor. After all, this person has invested heavily\n  in your future success, shouldn’t they care about how you do once you pass the\n  exam?? It would be odd if they didn’t care.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style\u003d\"height: 45.55pt; mso-yfti-irow: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctd style\u003d\"background: rgb(242, 242, 242); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid rgb(191, 191, 191); height: 45.55pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-background-themeshade: 242; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themeshade: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 490.85pt;\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"654\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSimilar Career Aspirations \u0026amp; Goals: \u003c/b\u003eI get contacted on a regular basis by\n  people seeking BCBA supervision, and I always ask about their future career\n  aspirations. I primarily work in-homes, with children under the age of 5. If\n  my supervisee wants to eventually work as an animal trainer, that is\n  something I need to know about. Obviously, the science is the science. But\n  beyond the science, it is important as a supervisor that I have the\n  experience and expertise to be a valuable resource for my supervisee.\n  Otherwise, a more well-matched supervisor would be a better choice.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style\u003d\"height: 47.6pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctd style\u003d\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid rgb(191, 191, 191); height: 47.6pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themeshade: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 490.85pt;\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"654\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvailability to Supervise: \u003c/b\u003eThis point is critical for anyone receiving\n  BCBA supervision through their current job. Just because you were matched\n  with a supervisor does not mean that person actually has the availability to\n  properly train and mentor you. If the only time you see or speak to your BCBA\n  supervisor is during a therapy session twice a month\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;wingdings\u0026quot;; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;\"\u003eà\u003c/span\u003eYikes\u003c/span\u003e.\n  \u003c/b\u003eI am not saying to quit your job, but just\n  know that you will very likely need to supplement the supervision you are\n  receiving through work (hire an additional external supervisor), and probably at your own\n  expense.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style\u003d\"height: 45.55pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctd style\u003d\"background: rgb(242, 242, 242); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid rgb(191, 191, 191); height: 45.55pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-background-themeshade: 242; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themeshade: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 490.85pt;\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"654\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuitable Experience Supervising: \u003c/b\u003eYes, the BACB has added more guidelines to\n  ensure that BCBA's who supervise others have the proper qualifications to do\n  so. Which is great. However, it is still important as the supervisee to do your\n  diligence and ask questions about your supervisor’s background and experience\n  supervising. Again, this person will have a far-reaching impact on your\n  career in this field. Wouldn’t you want to know how experienced they are as a\n  supervisor in advance? Or what their supervision style is? Or what their\n  expectations of you are? These are all critical questions to ask, right up\n  front.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style\u003d\"height: 45.55pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctd style\u003d\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid rgb(191, 191, 191); height: 45.55pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themeshade: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 490.85pt;\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"654\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApproachable: \u003c/b\u003eLastly, in my experiences even available, highly qualified, and\n  similarly matched BCBA's, can have a cold, overly formal, or condescending demeanor\n  that makes them seem highly unapproachable to supervisees. It’s sad, but it\n  does happen. Just because someone has 30 years’ experience in the field, and\n  has published tons of research, that does not automatically mean you will\n  enjoy being a supervisee to that person. As a supervisee, you should feel\n  comfortable asking your supervisor questions (which many of the RBT’s I talk\n  to are \u003ci\u003eterrified\u003c/i\u003e to ask their\n  supervisor questions), stating your opinion, or asking for more help. \u0026nbsp;If you can’t depend on the supervisor to\n  respond respectfully to your questions, suggestions, or complaints, then you\n  may be working with the wrong supervisor.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n* Resources:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5118252/\"\u003e'Recommended Practices for Individual Supervision of Aspiring Behavior Analysts'\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.abcbehaviortx.com/single-post/2016/05/22/Distance-BCBA-Supervision-Part-1-What-you-Need-to-Know\"\u003eblog post\u003c/a\u003e gives great information about how Distance Supervision works\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor more information about obtaining the RBT credential, or\u0026nbsp; BCaBA/BCBA certification, see www.Bacb.com\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/396178850407001422/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/12/selecting-aba-supervisor.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/396178850407001422"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/396178850407001422"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/12/selecting-aba-supervisor.html","title":"Selecting an ABA Supervisor"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HH3fypUsaeI/XBK4ZPK_HaI/AAAAAAAAFXw/gAQgwOkKC2cdzV6VqYSs7SCsPxFqEPLNwCLcBGAs/s72-c/photo-1525422847952-7f91db09a364.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-3281637775363405250"},"published":{"$t":"2018-11-06T15:46:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:56:29.554-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Bleeding Staff"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cCb2Obasj8Y/W-H7tOVqVxI/AAAAAAAAFUk/UaMbkqS9AiI5Uu5yLoAmPxIyaFubxqHMQCLcBGAs/s1600/photo-1529522210435-26cb9e92a33d.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"700\" data-original-width\u003d\"1050\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cCb2Obasj8Y/W-H7tOVqVxI/AAAAAAAAFUk/UaMbkqS9AiI5Uu5yLoAmPxIyaFubxqHMQCLcBGAs/s400/photo-1529522210435-26cb9e92a33d.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Recommended Post: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/04/preventing-burnout.html\"\u003ePreventing Burnout\u003c/a\u003e (practitioner tips)\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you're an ABA peep working in this field and you haven't experienced burnout yet, it's likely that you will at some point in your career.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe way I see it, there are 2 main prevention strategies when it comes to professional burnout:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProactively prevent it at the employee/practitioner level\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProactively prevent it at the business owner/employer level\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nLet's talk about option #2.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nPeople who work in human service fields such as counseling/mental health, psychology, social work, in general often report high levels of stress, mental strain, and burnout, but there are also multiple factors outside of the direct control of the practitioner that can worsen this issue.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nIn my position, I regularly recruit, hire, and onboard new staff. I regularly observe that many of the new hires are seeking a position with quality supervisor/management support, clear channels of communication, and a liveable wage, which were all lacking in their previous positions.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nI also regularly observe that multiple applicants come to me from a handful of agencies in my local area. I refer to this as places that are \"bleeding staff\". Meaning, their employees are quitting in \u003cu\u003edroves\u003c/u\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nEver wonder why some companies/agencies seem to have a revolving door when it comes to ABA staff? Glad you asked.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nThere could be pervasive, unresolved issues with:\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInconsistent hours which \u003d inconsistent pay\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard to reach or chronically unavailable supervisors\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLack of goodness-of-fit (company culture is lacking)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsufficient program eligibility requirements (clients being accepted are not on board with treatment/abrasive to staff/highly resistant to change, etc.)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLack of variety in your role/position or Lack of advancement opportunities beyond your position\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLack of proper training and/or low-quality training\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nFor employers or agency owners, what can we do to ensure that we put systems in place to help prevent burnout from occurring, and also to quickly identify and address burnout that is already occurring?\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nPLENTY.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocus on quality right from the start - \u003c/b\u003eQuality recruiting practices, quality training, quality onboarding. Ensure that people are properly prepared for their role, understand the demands of their position, and have been trained to competency to perform their role with excellence.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeadership training yields professionals, not workers\u003c/b\u003e - When leadership training (accountability, initiative, critical thinking skills) is built in to the staff training process, what this produces is future leaders who will produce high-quality work. Leaders add value to organizations, versus just holding a position.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreate company policies and procedures of operation ... a\u003ci\u003end actually enforce them\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e- Speaking from experience, the only thing worse than working for an employer that lacks appropriate policies, is working for an employer that has policies but never enforces them. This may sound odd, but a lack of appropriate operating systems can hinder effective employee performance. For example, when the illness policy is not enforced, clients get sick. When clients get sick, employees get sick. When employees get sick, they cannot work. When employees cannot depend on reliable, consistent income, here comes job dissatisfaction and stress.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nTo put it simply, the work that we do is \u003ci\u003efar\u003c/i\u003e too important to approach it from a space of frustration or mental fatigue. We have to guard our own emotional well-being, as well as hold low-quality employers accountable for consistent business practices that contribute to lowered levels of job satisfaction. It's \u003cu\u003eNOT \u003c/u\u003eokay.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n* Professional Burnout Resources:\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bhcoe.org/project/decreasing-rbt-burnout-imrpove-health/?fbclid\u003dIwAR0aOq1RFORpuicfIGTCxK6UueTQdEZFXOaJQSz6GYsbi-uef9DHmM-0RTg\"\u003eDecreasing Burnout in RBT's\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339\"\u003eHigh Levels of Burnout among BCBA's\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/the-high-cost-of-stress-in-the-aba-workplace/?fbclid\u003dIwAR3b8OkjSrm_apjdlFZxNO7GAUBGru7HbiPRC_sYVwTckXdNwDnDwlsWS3k\"\u003eThe high cost of stress in the ABA workplace\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/3281637775363405250/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/11/bleeding-staff.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/3281637775363405250"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/3281637775363405250"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/11/bleeding-staff.html","title":"Bleeding Staff"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cCb2Obasj8Y/W-H7tOVqVxI/AAAAAAAAFUk/UaMbkqS9AiI5Uu5yLoAmPxIyaFubxqHMQCLcBGAs/s72-c/photo-1529522210435-26cb9e92a33d.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-134670786123450643"},"published":{"$t":"2018-06-25T18:31:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:55:07.044-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Runnin' on Empty"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVMtJxS71sI/WzFpABuEDYI/AAAAAAAAFDk/C8WsfQsUsIgGkh8cZETatSbki-YmcD6mgCLcBGAs/s1600/gabriel-matula-300398-unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1068\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVMtJxS71sI/WzFpABuEDYI/AAAAAAAAFDk/C8WsfQsUsIgGkh8cZETatSbki-YmcD6mgCLcBGAs/s400/gabriel-matula-300398-unsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n*Read the 1st part of this topic:\u0026nbsp; \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2014/04/preventing-burnout.html\"\u003ePreventing Burnout\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nBurnout is quite real, and goes farther than just having some workplace stress.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nIf you think of Time as your biggest commodity (psst....it is), and your talent, energy, effort, intellect, as your \"Tool Kit\", then what we all want is to spend our Time investing or using our tools in ways that are satisfying and fulfilling. Right?\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nRight.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBurnout is the process of spending too much Time doing things that don't properly utilize your unique Tool Kit.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nThere are parts of my job that are AMAZING, and then there are parts that are stressful and not-so-great.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nConstantly changing employer expectations are not so great. Seeing clients severely reduce, or completely discontinue, needed therapy services due to funding issues is not so great. Working for/under incompetent people is not so great. Striving to meet unrealistic funding source requirements is not so great.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nBut stressors will come and go, and in an ideal scenario: the impact of this stress does not exceed the enjoyment and satisfaction the job provides.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nWhen those scales tip out of balance (stress/fatigue/frustration has exceeded any benefit of the job), THIS is when you have entered burnout territory. And it's critical not just to recognize you have entered into burnout, but to do something about it.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nCome on, we're behavior people. Action steps are just what we do. :-)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nAccording to the my brain (aka in my opinion), there are 2 main culprits for why burnout not only happens but may even go unnoticed for weeks..months..years. I see both as systemic issues that contribute to the rapid turnover common to this field:\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eIssue #1: You \u003c/u\u003e- Yup, you. Did you fall into the harmful way of thinking that once you became certified, you now wear an invisible cape and can solve all problems? Or, did you enter this field thinking you could be ALL things to ALL people? Both assumptions are incorrect, and inevitably harmful because of the let down that will occur when you realize that you actually are not without flaw. Like many other caring/serving professions, such as teachers, social workers, etc., ABA professionals often place unrealistic expectations on themselves to be perfect, to know everything, and to be able to help everyone. That just isn't possible, and placing impossible to acquire expectations on yourself just sets you up for failure. It is \u003cu\u003ecrucial\u003c/u\u003e to know/establish your professional identity, and discover how you can best use your unique gifts in this field. \u0026nbsp;Do you work best with younger or older clients? Which parts of the day are you most productive? What type of staff personalities do you mesh well with, and which types are like combining oil and water?? As providers/practitioners, we are all different, with varying strengths and weak areas, and sometimes what feels like professional burnout can really be the result of\u0026nbsp;a client that needs to be referred out, a lack of support or training for your role, or a company that doesn't need/is unwilling to recognize what you have to offer.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eIssue #2: Your Employer\u003c/u\u003e - Many, not all of course, but many, ABA employers have systems and procedures in place that actually can encourage professional burnout. When employees feel isolated from colleagues and distant from ownership/management, or when unrealistic caseload expectations are presented as being non-optional, staff will try to rely on their smarts and training to get them through these challenges. But sometimes, it isn't the staff that needs to change, it's the system that needs to change. How well does your employer evaluate staff for signs of professional burnout? Are boundaries or guardrails put in place so that staff are not experiencing excessive driving, highly variable scheduling, regularly dealing with resistant or uninvolved client families, or working 12 hour days 6-7 days a week? Does the work culture intentionally promote cooperation, teamwork, and open communication? How much time is spent getting to know each individual staff so that cases can be matched based on expertise and experience level, not just based on availability? Can staff (no matter their position) directly access management to voice complaints, or even just vent? How are interpersonal conflicts addressed? If at all?? Or, do direct staff know that complaining about people higher up than them will lead to swift retaliation? All of these issues can lead to staff who feel devalued and unappreciated on a regular basis, and how effective can that person be in their position if they think what they do doesn't matter to anyone?\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nI see burnout as a symptom of a larger issue (think of how your body uses pain to signal to you that something is wrong), and that issue is usually a lack of \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2018/02/goodness-of-fit.html\"\u003eGoodness-of-Fit\u003c/a\u003e. There are people perfectly content to wash dishes for a living, and there are people in high paying corporate jobs who are miserable. So this issue has to be about more than just what you do for a living.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nOnce you know what to look for, it is easy to see traits in yourself (or systems your employer has in place) that contribute to a perpetual state of job dissatisfaction and discontentment.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nThe question at that point would be: \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhat to do about it\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nSuggested Resources:\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/the-high-cost-of-stress-in-the-aba-workplace/\"\u003eThe high cost of stress in the ABA workplace\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://hbr.org/2018/01/when-burnout-is-a-sign-you-should-leave-your-job\"\u003eWhen is burnout a sign to move on?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001879111000315\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001879111000315\"\u003eA meta-analysis of burnout with job demands, resources, and attitudes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.relias.com/blog/increased-stress-in-the-aba-workplace-calls-for-reform\"\u003eIncreased stress in the ABA workplace calls for reform\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/134670786123450643/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/runnin-on-empty.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/134670786123450643"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/134670786123450643"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/runnin-on-empty.html","title":"Runnin' on Empty"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVMtJxS71sI/WzFpABuEDYI/AAAAAAAAFDk/C8WsfQsUsIgGkh8cZETatSbki-YmcD6mgCLcBGAs/s72-c/gabriel-matula-300398-unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-4871966871897081612"},"published":{"$t":"2018-06-08T12:50:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:54:55.167-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Day in the Life."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3r4BZzDyw3o/Wxqz3Z_3LhI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/nqjv7hEikNkUBTky3xviZ7HAtFqISsg4gCLcBGAs/s1600/photo-1488751045188-3c55bbf9a3fa.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"750\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3r4BZzDyw3o/Wxqz3Z_3LhI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/nqjv7hEikNkUBTky3xviZ7HAtFqISsg4gCLcBGAs/s400/photo-1488751045188-3c55bbf9a3fa.jpg\" width\u003d\"266\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nLately I've been getting lots of inquiries and questions from people new to the field who aren't quite sure what BCBA's do all day.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIt's not an unusual question, I don't even know if the families I work with know what I do all day. Obviously they see me in action during a session, but once I leave I don't think they have a good grasp of the typical BCBA workload.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nSo this post could actually be helpful for ABA peeps\u003ci\u003e and \u003c/i\u003efamilies/parents.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e**Upfront disclaimer: I could not possibly detail what every BCBA on earth does on a day-to-day basis. For one, I don't know every BCBA on earth. For two, many BCBA's work in \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.abcbehaviortx.com/single-post/2017/01/25/Alternative-ABA-Careers-Is-there-life-outside-of-autism-therapy\"\u003eunique settings or with unique populations\u003c/a\u003e outside of the developmental disabilities domain. For those non-typical work settings, I'm sure the day-to-day responsibilities are very different from what I do everyday. Possibly more exciting, but possibly more stressful too. Either way, individuals in those kinds of settings would be the best person to talk to if you do NOT plan to enter the developmental disabilities domain.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\nThe main question I keep getting from people is some variation of:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Once I'm a BCBA, does that mean I will be stuck behind a desk/a supervisor only/can't work 1:1 with clients/students anymore?\"\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIt's a great question.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIt isn't a question I had pre-certification because I knew pretty early in my career that I wanted to be the one designing treatment and being a strong support system for the staff and family. Yes, I LOVED working day after day with the kids and seeing them learn and grow, and watching them gain more independence right in front of my eyes. But the person who fascinated me even more than my client was always the Consultant/Supervisor. I wanted to know how they knew what they knew. How did they know what skills to teach next? How did they know how to reduce challenging behaviors? When they looked at the raw data, how did they know what decisions to make next?\u003cbr /\u003e\nI saw that in the typical ABA therapist position, no one was interested in having me help with those kinds of duties. So I knew I needed to pursue certification if I wanted to do more than implement a treatment plan.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nAs far as the \u003ci\u003etypical\u003c/i\u003e day in the life of a BCBA, on an average day my responsibilities could include the following:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-site supervision of staff/program implementers, which typically includes parent meetings (if in-home), administrative contact or follow up (if at a school), or consultation with your direct supervisor (if in a clinic)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing and on-the-job training and support for program implementers, which often necessitates treatment plan revision, program writing, and/or creating staff training materials\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch/Literature review/Colleague or Mentor contact to generate treatment planning ideas, problem solve, or create potential hypotheses about client issues\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData collection, data review, data analysis, data based decision making, pulling out your hair because they \"forgot\" to collect data, crying because you pulled out your hair, etc....\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating and/or purchasing therapy materials, helping teach program implementers how to appropriately select therapy materials and reinforcers\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully assessing the overall quality of the ABA program (Is the learner progressing? Are the staff energetic in their role and receiving enough support? Is everyone practicing ethically? Are the parents involved and participating? Do related providers know what is being targeted in ABA therapy? Could any current systems be revised, edited, or tweaked to be more effective or more efficient?)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining compliance with various company policies and procedures, client confidentiality, funding source requirements, etc.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe available for contact by program implementers/parents/stakeholders who may have questions, request meetings, ask for you to attend IEP's, ask for copies of documents/reports, report new behavioral issues, report new skill regressions, etc. All of the above can necessitate treatment plan revision, program writing/revision, creating training materials, updating/revising the progress report, etc.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYup\u003c/b\u003e. All in a day's work.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nAfter reading the typical responsibilities of a BCBA, it may already be apparent that there are a few barriers to being able to work 1:1 with clients. Such as? Glad you asked:\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUmm, time. Did you see that list above?? When exactly did you plan to have time for seeing clients 1:1?? In a typical BCBA position, you will have a full caseload of clients that could be served at settings spread all over town (at school, in the community, in-home), and there will be a team attached to each client. That team will depend on you and regularly need your assistance or support outside of work hours. This particular barrier is why many BCBA's choose not to accept full-time positions (that often come with billable hour requirements), and instead to contract their services or work independently.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$$$. If you are working for a company, they often would prefer to staff a case with non-BCBA's because it is cheaper. The BCBA hours allowed by insurance are often far less than what we need to do our jobs. So money plays a big role in where your employer decides to use you, as your hourly rate is much higher than what direct staff get paid. If you work directly for a consumer, it's not uncommon for parents to contact BCBA's because they want the most credentialed person to work with their child directly. However, these parents are often unprepared for the higher hourly rate a BCBA charges. Which means consumers may not be able to afford to hire you as direct staff.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpportunities available. In this field, a tiered-delivery model is super common. What this means is unlike other therapy models, with ABA treatment there are 2 main roles: program implementer and program supervisor. Many funding sources set up their ABA therapy reimbursement based on this delivery model, which means many organizations and employers hire staff based on this delivery model. If you do a quick search for BCBA positions in your area, you will probably find that most of them are hiring at the supervisor or director level. I rarely see BCBA job postings that mention providing direct services.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nAm I saying that no BCBA does any direct, and you have to kiss this dream goodbye in order to pursue certification? \u003cu\u003eOf course not.\u003c/u\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nAs a BCBA you will be a trained and competent professional, in a high-demand role. Go do what you want!\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nHowever, just know that there may be barriers to continuing to do direct/work 1:1, and it can be difficult to locate an employer who wants that/can afford that.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/4871966871897081612/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/a-day-in-life.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4871966871897081612"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4871966871897081612"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/a-day-in-life.html","title":"A Day in the Life."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3r4BZzDyw3o/Wxqz3Z_3LhI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/nqjv7hEikNkUBTky3xviZ7HAtFqISsg4gCLcBGAs/s72-c/photo-1488751045188-3c55bbf9a3fa.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-8255998758198330084"},"published":{"$t":"2018-02-22T11:32:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-09-01T08:15:05.271-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Goodness-of-Fit"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3bW3RYvk4o/Wo7vNNO998I/AAAAAAAAE3o/_YF58NC6DWshhDX9u137d72r08caXTCwwCLcBGAs/s1600/photo-1493689485253-f07fcbfc731b.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"705\" data-original-width\u003d\"1033\" height\u003d\"272\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3bW3RYvk4o/Wo7vNNO998I/AAAAAAAAE3o/_YF58NC6DWshhDX9u137d72r08caXTCwwCLcBGAs/s400/photo-1493689485253-f07fcbfc731b.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis is a topic that is really, really, important to me because I have really, really, experienced the lack of it a time or two....or 50.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nGoodness-of-fit (let's just call that \u003cb\u003eGOF\u003c/b\u003e) is a bit of a buzzword people like to throw around to describe that ideal match between employer and employee. Employers want (or should want) happy, productive employees, and employees want to not hate their employer. So it would seem logical and in everyone's best interest to aim for GOF. Then why is it sometimes so lacking?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nGOF is more than just the employee/employer dynamic. I have observed or directly experienced a lack of GOF when it comes to: working privately with consultation clients, being assigned cases at an ABA company, families/parents being assigned ABA staff, and supervisors/BCBA's being assigned direct level staff or supervisees.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIn each of those areas, it is crucial for overall success that team cohesiveness, compatibility, and mutual respect occur. But in each of those areas, I have seen it not occur. The consequences of a lack of GOF are weighty, and unfortunately can lead to preventable fallout such as \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2014/04/preventing-burnout.html\"\u003estaff burnout \u003c/a\u003eor \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2014/11/its-so-hard-to-say-goodbye.html\"\u003eclient termination\u003c/a\u003e (initiated by the parent).\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you are an ABA peep working in this field, you likely can think of an example when you were paired up with a co-worker, supervisee, or supervisor and GOF was lacking.\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you are a parent receiving ABA services, I'm sure a few examples come to your mind of a therapist or two that just lacked GOF with your family.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis is an issue that affects all of us, because ABA therapy/consultation always requires a team. That team could be the BCBA and RBT, it could be the parent and the BCBA, it could be the employer and their employees, but each of those teams can quickly fall apart when GOF is not considered.\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor example:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRBT's/Direct staff\u003c/b\u003e - Do the other RBT's on the team work collaboratively with you towards client success? Do they respond to your notes/questions/emails/texts? Are schedule/hours changes discussed as a team, and agreed upon by everyone? Are the other therapists open to you observing them as a learning opportunity and vice-versa? Does the BCBA/supervisor on the team support you and make you feel valued?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBCBA's/Supervisors\u003c/b\u003e - Are the other BCBA's you work with a helpful place to brainstorm or safely vent? Do your supervisees respond appropriately to feedback and demonstrate appreciation for the time and energy you pour into them? Do you feel that your caseload resides in that sweet spot between where your expertise lies and areas where you need to grow and stretch? Do the people you supervise, teach, or train, support you and make you feel valued?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eParents/Families\u003c/b\u003e - Does the ABA team welcome your input and suggestions regarding treatment? Does the ABA team respond promptly to your notes/emails/voicemails? Are you not only allowed, but encouraged, to regularly join therapy sessions as a learning opportunity? Do you feel comfortable addressing conflict or disagreement with the ABA team, and having respectful communication? Does the ABA team seem to have the goal of supporting and valuing your child?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmployees (ABA peeps in general)\u003c/b\u003e - Do you know the mission statement and vision of the ABA company/organization you work for? Is there potential for growth at your current employer, either promotions, new responsibilities, or areas of professional development? How many of your colleagues regularly experience burnout, and how does your employer respond to that? Does the work culture at the organization stifle or embrace individuality? Does your employer support you and make you feel valued?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOne of my favorite quotes at the moment is \"\u003ci\u003eEmployees join companies, but leave managers\u003c/i\u003e\". Yup, accurate.\u003cbr /\u003e\nPersonally, I've been that unhappy employee who loves the job but hates the management/ownership.....which over time will turn you into an employee who hates the job.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nLack of GOF is often blamed on the individual and not the situation. Like the alpha dog BCBA who keeps clashing with the alpha dog parent. Or the micromanaging employer who keeps clashing with the autonomous employee. Or the naturally inquisitive RBT who keeps clashing with the BCBA who receives questions as criticism.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nContinuing to shove a square peg into a round hole may eventually work (if you shove hard enough), but I doubt that square peg will be very productive or useful to anyone in that position.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P5GCTwZWTVA/Wo7tdh9s-pI/AAAAAAAAE3U/SANLnyHU2csbuwEXA8qzw4t7yyyW8bQagCLcBGAs/s1600/square-peg-round-hole.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"366\" data-original-width\u003d\"467\" height\u003d\"250\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P5GCTwZWTVA/Wo7tdh9s-pI/AAAAAAAAE3U/SANLnyHU2csbuwEXA8qzw4t7yyyW8bQagCLcBGAs/s320/square-peg-round-hole.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003ePhoto source: www.theartofautism.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/8255998758198330084/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/02/goodness-of-fit.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8255998758198330084"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8255998758198330084"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/02/goodness-of-fit.html","title":"Goodness-of-Fit"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3bW3RYvk4o/Wo7vNNO998I/AAAAAAAAE3o/_YF58NC6DWshhDX9u137d72r08caXTCwwCLcBGAs/s72-c/photo-1493689485253-f07fcbfc731b.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-2517357831043244842"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-06T00:10:00.002-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:45:20.869-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FAQ"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"I love ABA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Massive, Super-Sized, FAQPost!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NeuBXd8iOIw/WEZC77ZzodI/AAAAAAAAEL8/vJk3ZsQu-BgTLtCuV2aCu9qof6BhKMhGgCLcB/s1600/common-questions-sem-nj-ny-seo-agency-climb-the-search.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"242\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NeuBXd8iOIw/WEZC77ZzodI/AAAAAAAAEL8/vJk3ZsQu-BgTLtCuV2aCu9qof6BhKMhGgCLcB/s400/common-questions-sem-nj-ny-seo-agency-climb-the-search.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhoto source: www.climbthesearch.com, www.metv.com, www.marketplace.secondlife.com, www.forum.isatrance.com\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI get lots of questions and emails from people curious about the field of ABA, and how to become an ABA provider.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nLike, a lot of questions.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nA lot, LOT, of questions.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nAfter probably question #999,999, it finally dawned on me that maybe a handy dandy resource would be helpful for people. So with this post I present that handout to you!\u003cbr /\u003e\nOh stop, no applause is necessary.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A3l7tzrMqig/WEZGDWVDgII/AAAAAAAAEMU/iZtZ52Oa7WoBAIsOv-BtQZ80nfejRo7ZgCLcB/s1600/996ae075129fa928849659b3febcf6a3.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A3l7tzrMqig/WEZGDWVDgII/AAAAAAAAEMU/iZtZ52Oa7WoBAIsOv-BtQZ80nfejRo7ZgCLcB/s320/996ae075129fa928849659b3febcf6a3.jpg\" width\u003d\"281\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOkay, if you insist.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TLTdZQTjsdk/WEZGKgp1ojI/AAAAAAAAEMY/skOev9GL-6Q3uyaaU2J8cP-fxS1oDsqLACLcB/s1600/presentation-audience-clapping.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"156\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TLTdZQTjsdk/WEZGKgp1ojI/AAAAAAAAEMY/skOev9GL-6Q3uyaaU2J8cP-fxS1oDsqLACLcB/s320/presentation-audience-clapping.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nBelow you will find a \u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003emassive\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/u\u003e list of links that will lead you to specific posts that should answer your burning questions about entering the field of ABA. At the very bottom of this post, you can download a \u003ci\u003eFREE\u003c/i\u003e (we like that word around here)\u0026nbsp; handout that goes into great detail about how to enter this field and kick off a rewarding career.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI tried to be as thorough as possible, but of course, I can't possibly answer questions about every possible scenario. Please peruse the information below. I hope its helpful!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n**Remember, sharing is caring so if you know someone who could use this information feel free to pass it along.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eLINKS:\u003c/u\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2011/09/whats-so-great-about-being-aba.html\"\u003eWhy being an ABA provider is so amazing\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2011/08/what-does-great-aba-therapist-look-like.html\"\u003eThis is what a great ABA therapist looks like\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2011/08/how-to-have-very-short-career-in-aba.html\"\u003eThis is what a horrible ABA therapist looks like\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2016/11/dress-for-success.html\"\u003eABA provider dress code \u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2011/09/whats-so-great-about-being-aba.html?showComment\u003d1393899296751#c2117035264515087763\"\u003eWhy I love my job\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2014/12/selecting-aba-employer.html\"\u003eSelecting a quality ABA employer \u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nGetting ready for your first few interviews for ABA jobs \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2012/10/1st-day-on-job.html\"\u003ePart I\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2015/07/ready-for-interview.html\"\u003eII\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2014/01/common-aba-work-settings.html\"\u003eCommon ABA work settings \u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2012/08/so-you-want-to-be-superhero.html\"\u003eSo you want to be a Superhero?\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2013/09/the-road-to-bcba.html\"\u003eThat lo-o-o-ng road to the BCBA \u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2015/09/supervisor-tips-ready-set-work.html\"\u003eFinding work post BCBA certification\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nStay Sane! \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2017/04/supervisor-tips-organized-bcba.html\"\u003eOrganization Tips for BCBA's \u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2012/10/1st-day-on-job.html\"\u003eWhat to expect after being hired for an ABA position\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nYou should be checking this website out on a regular basis: \u003ca href\u003d\"http://bacb.com/\"\u003eBehavior Analyst Certification Board \u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca 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Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NeuBXd8iOIw/WEZC77ZzodI/AAAAAAAAEL8/vJk3ZsQu-BgTLtCuV2aCu9qof6BhKMhGgCLcB/s72-c/common-questions-sem-nj-ny-seo-agency-climb-the-search.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-7329140059090122750"},"published":{"$t":"2016-11-21T19:54:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:44:59.169-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Dress for Success"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFoWOZDC_RQ/WDN9MxM02OI/AAAAAAAAELE/ACNzsytY9IA9k7I445_eiqAoYXXA4y3fgCLcB/s1600/1428693094001.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"216\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFoWOZDC_RQ/WDN9MxM02OI/AAAAAAAAELE/ACNzsytY9IA9k7I445_eiqAoYXXA4y3fgCLcB/s320/1428693094001.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca 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src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IJrHSTJWVP8/WDN-v7_4fmI/AAAAAAAAELM/_nC84_XUzswT1q61uI42dO8IqjX-b-82wCLcB/s320/catwoman.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003ePhoto source: www.mgt.buffalo.edu, www.pinterest.com, www.strongsuitblog.wordpress.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eIf dress/appearance has never come up as\nan issue for you, or any of your ABA supervisees, then gold star for you.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eFor\nmy experiences though, I have been on both sides of this sometimes awkward\ncoin. I have been the ABA therapist showing up for work in questionable attire,\nand I have been the supervisor having to talk to a therapist about his or her\nchoice of clothing. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eSome employers will hire you and just\nexpect that you KNOW how to present yourself professionally. Then there are\nemployers who will make dress expectations clear, such as with an employee\ndress code. But what if you work independently? Or what if the supervisor over\nyou is just too uncomfortable to bring this up? What if the parent disapproves\nof your wardrobe, but never says anything? \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eWhat can make this topic tricky is that\nas an ABA professional, you don’t have a “9-5”. Yes, you may literally work a\nschedule from 9am to 5 pm but you know what I mean. Your work setting could be\nextremely casual (as in parents opening the door in their pajamas kind of\ncasual), your colleagues or clients may never say anything about your\nappearance, and you may or may not have received professionalism training\nduring your supervision process. OR, maybe no one has brought this up with you\nbecause you’re the boss. Yes, I have had a few situations where my boss was the\none who dressed inappropriately. How do you tell your boss to iron his shirt??\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eIf this whole topic of presenting\nyourself professionally was never discussed with you, allow me to give you a\nfew helpful pointers. If you can, I recommend incorporating this information\ninto the company dress code policy.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eCons of too formal\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\n– As the clinical supervisor, I often am dressed a bit more formally than my\nstaff. I don’t work 1:1 with clients, and when I visit homes I may be coming\nfrom a meeting, a child’s school, etc., so it’s rare for me to be in jeans.\nHowever, when first meeting a client or a new supervisee, or with certain types\nof families, it can come across as cold or intimidating if you consistently\nshow up perfectly coiffed. You may find that your staff have a hard time speaking\nopenly with you during a session, or avoid asking you to model techniques if\nyour dress is a bit too fancy. Definitely something to consider, since building\nrapport with the family and staff is an important part of your job.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eCons of too casual\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\n– On the flip side of showing up to supervise a session wearing a business suit,\nis showing up a bit too relaxed. Flip flops? No. Caps or baseball hats? No.\nStrapless shirts or spaghetti straps? No. I work with a lot of staff who are\npretty young and and may not be knowledgeable about professional attire.\u0026nbsp; I really emphasize with them the importance of\ntreating their job like …. a job. I know you play with awesome kids all day,\nbut you are still at work. If you could easily go from a therapy session to the\nbeach or a nightclub, I suggest rethinking your work attire.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eWho is your client/What is the work setting \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e– It’s important to think about the problem behaviors your\nclients exhibit when you are selecting work attire. To put it simply, once you\nhave a client yank your earrings out of your ear you learn not to wear your\nflashy jewelry to work.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003eDepending\non your work setting, your attire may need to be more business (like at\nan ABA clinic) or more casual (like if you see clients in home). You\nwant to mimic the attire of the people around you. If everyone at the clinic\nwears closed toe shoes, then you should too. Or if the family never wears shoes\nin their home, odds are they don’t want you walking all over their carpets with\nshoes on either. If you occasionally accompany your client into the community\n(e.g. church), then your attire may need to change just on those days.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eDo you work 1:1 with clients?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e – If your role as an ABA professional includes working\ndirectly with the clients, then you have to evaluate if your work attire is\nappropriate for: bending down, bending over, climbing, squatting, jumping, running (can\nyou catch an eloping child in those wedge sandals?), sitting in child size\nchairs, etc. Try these different activities before leaving the house, and if\nany of these movements are uncomfortable or reveal too much skin then you need to\nrethink your attire.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eScrubs/Yoga pants\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e – The\nmain problem with scrubs is some parents don’t like it. I have had parents say\nto me that it made them feel like the staff viewed their child as a “patient”,\nand not a “client”. But, I get it. ABA staff wear scrubs or yoga pants/workout\nclothing because its comfortable, and they don’t want to get saliva, blood,\nurine, or mucous, on their nice clothes. However, if your yoga pants are so\nsnug that your underwear is visible, or if you consistently wear a sports bra\nto work, be aware that this could be deemed inappropriate depending on the\nsetting. Same goes for your super comfy short-shorts.....no.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003ePerfume/cologne/scented lotions\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e – I love my perfume (!), so this is a tip I share from personal\nexperience. The family or your client may dislike whatever strong fragrance you choose\nto wear, and if your client cannot communicate they may have no way of telling\nyou this other than problem behavior. My advice is to skip the scents when you\nare working with sensory sensitive individuals, especially if they can’t tell\nyou “Your cologne is giving me a headache”.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eTime to get super real for my last tip:\n\u003cu\u003ethe way you present yourself can cost you work\u003c/u\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eYou may think \u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003ethat's\u003c/span\u003e unfair or judgmental,\nbut it’s true. Very recently I saw this happen with one of my staff, where the\nfamily requested a different therapist because they strongly disliked her work\nattire. I have also seen fellow BCBA’s get passed over for opportunities, because they don’t present themselves wel\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003el--\u003c/span\u003e they come across as\ndisheveled, or messy.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eYour appearance does play a part in how\nclients perceive your level of professionalism. If you feel that you\nperform your job well and have solid clinical knowledge, then why would you let\nyour wardrobe take you out of the game? If you follow the tips I have in this\npost, you should have no issues with being incorrectly perceived as\nunprofessional.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/7329140059090122750/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2016/11/dress-for-success.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/7329140059090122750"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/7329140059090122750"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2016/11/dress-for-success.html","title":"Dress for Success"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFoWOZDC_RQ/WDN9MxM02OI/AAAAAAAAELE/ACNzsytY9IA9k7I445_eiqAoYXXA4y3fgCLcB/s72-c/1428693094001.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-4280958264158841433"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-23T19:28:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:29:53.167-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FAQ"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Supervisor Tips: Ready, Set, Work!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YQ6OGPG5A8Q/VgMlCuZk0NI/AAAAAAAADlQ/Q7nPBxkXQSk/s1600/first%2Blines.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YQ6OGPG5A8Q/VgMlCuZk0NI/AAAAAAAADlQ/Q7nPBxkXQSk/s400/first%2Blines.JPG\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ImzUV4lBi_o/VgMlC0gUJAI/AAAAAAAADlU/2mfxegi2g8E/s1600/lawyer.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ImzUV4lBi_o/VgMlC0gUJAI/AAAAAAAADlU/2mfxegi2g8E/s400/lawyer.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhoto Source: utahvalley360.com, blog.janicehardy.com\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMany of my blog posts come from questions people email to me, and this one was a question about what to do post-certification. Specifically, you have obtained your \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2013/09/the-road-to-bcba.html\"\u003eBCBA\u003c/a\u003e, but maybe aren't quite at the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2015/07/ready-for-interview.html\"\u003einterview phase\u003c/a\u003e, and you aren't sure what to do next.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis is a tricky question to answer because this info varies greatly depending on where you live, the opportunities in your area, if you are able to relocate, the population you wish to serve, your hands-on work experience, etc. Also, since I am not a career counselor please don't expect this information to apply 100% to your situation. So instead of a step by step guide (which I'm really not qualified to give) here are some suggestions based on my experiences post-certification. Hope this helps all you freshly certified ABA Superheroes out there!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMy first suggestion is that you do some Q \u0026amp; A with yourself, to answer the following questions: \u003ci\u003eWhat is my dream position in the field of ABA? On a day to day basis, what do I want my role to look like? Where do I want to work (location)? Do I want to work independently or as an employee for a company? Is licensure required in my state for me to practice as a Behavior Analyst? What is my area of expertise/what are my clinical strengths? What kind of work/life balance do I want? What are my salary expectations? Do I want to work for a large, established company with a reputation in this field? Or would I prefer a small start -up where I get to help create the vision and company mission?\u003c/i\u003e I don't recommend applying for \u003cb\u003eany\u003c/b\u003e positions until you can answer these questions.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003eNext, its a simple matter of matching your needs as a professional to the right employer or opportunity. \"Employer\" would refer to if you want to work for someone else, either as an employee or independent contractor (IC). \"Opportunity\" would refer to if you plan to strike out on your own and consult privately or actually open a business and hire staff. Begin searching for opportunities in your local area, or widen your search if you are fine with relocation. Fire up your resume, cover letter, and some quality work samples, and begin sending them out. There is no specific place I can recommend to look for ABA work, you will likely have to look in multiple places........I suggest word of mouth, credentialing with local insurance providers, contacting local school systems, joining \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.abainternational.org/jobs.aspx\"\u003eAIBA\u003c/a\u003e (they have a job portal), attending conferences/local events (get your face out there), etc. \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/p/super-hero-recruitment.html\"\u003eAs I have said on my blog\u003c/a\u003e before, if you are finding it highly difficult to locate opportunities in your area then that can indicate a lack of funding, or a lack of quality providers.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMy next tip is about preparing yourself, both mentally and physically, for your new role. Whether you plan to consult privately or to join \"XYZ\" agency, you want to be ready for the demands of the job. Your supervision experience or practicum should have given you the opportunity to learn the hands-on skills, and I suggest continuing to lean on your supervisor as a mentor, even after you pass the exam. This is someone who is already in the field and working, and can be a source of information and even client referrals. So for the mental preparation: don't be panicked if you get that lovely BCBA certificate in the mail and are suddenly terrified to do anything with it. Thats a normal reaction. I actually would be a bit concerned if you were newly certified and felt NO anxiety at all about serving clients. Your confidence will grow from seeing how much you help your clients, and getting great feedback from the consumers of your services. Give it time, this awesome confidence will not just pop up overnight. So for physical preparation: business cards, printer/scanner, laminator, flashcards, ABLLS \u0026amp; VB-MAPP protocols, 3 hole punch, random assortment of toys, huge carryall/tote bag, laptop case, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMy last tip is to remember to take your Personality and Passion (P \u0026amp; P) with you as you enter the field. Your passion is what will get you through the tough moments when you have a ridiculously short deadline to complete a 15 page report, the IEP meeting you changed your whole schedule for gets moved at the last minute, or your direct staff/supervisees leave \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2015/09/supervisor-tips-toxic-staff-toxic.html\"\u003emuch to be desired\u003c/a\u003e. Your personality is what will set you apart. Lots of BCBA's are professional, punctual, polite, and have great experience and references. So why should a company hire \u003cb\u003eYOU\u003c/b\u003e? Well, show them what sets you apart by letting who you are shine through. If you're goofy, be goofy. If you're super type- A and rigid, don't try to hide it. There is room in this field for a wide variety of personalities, and often as a hiring supervisor I need to see the real you to get an idea of what clients to match you with. Every supervisor isn't a good match for every client or family, so its actually a good thing to be upfront and honest about your strengths, as well as your shortcomings. Its impressive when a professional can evaluate their own performance and objectively assess their own skillset. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/4280958264158841433/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2015/09/supervisor-tips-ready-set-work.html#comment-form","title":"0 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UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Bullet 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Bullet 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Bullet 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Number 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Number 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Number 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Number 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"10\" QFormat\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Title\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Closing\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Signature\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"0\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\"\n   UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Default Paragraph Font\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Body Text\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Body Text Indent\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Continue\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Continue 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Continue 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Continue 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Continue 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Message Header\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"11\" QFormat\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Subtitle\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Salutation\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Date\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Body Text First Indent\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Body Text First Indent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Note Heading\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Body Text 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Body Text 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Body Text Indent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Body Text Indent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Block Text\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Hyperlink\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"FollowedHyperlink\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"22\" QFormat\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Strong\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"20\" QFormat\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Emphasis\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Document Map\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Plain Text\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"E-mail Signature\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Top of Form\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Bottom of Form\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"0\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\"\n   UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Normal (Web)\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Acronym\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Address\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Cite\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Code\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Definition\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Keyboard\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Preformatted\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Sample\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Typewriter\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"HTML Variable\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Normal Table\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"annotation subject\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"No List\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Outline List 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Outline List 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Outline List 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Simple 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Simple 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Simple 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Classic 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Classic 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Classic 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Classic 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Colorful 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Colorful 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Colorful 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Columns 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Columns 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Columns 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Columns 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Columns 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Grid 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Grid 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Grid 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Grid 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Grid 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Grid 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Grid 7\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Grid 8\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table List 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table List 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table List 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table List 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table List 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table List 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table List 7\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table List 8\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table 3D effects 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table 3D effects 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table 3D effects 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Contemporary\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Elegant\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Professional\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Subtle 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Subtle 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Web 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Web 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Web 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Balloon Text\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"39\" Name\u003d\"Table Grid\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Table Theme\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Placeholder Text\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"1\" QFormat\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"No Spacing\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"60\" Name\u003d\"Light Shading\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"61\" Name\u003d\"Light List\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"62\" Name\u003d\"Light Grid\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"63\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"64\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"65\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"66\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"67\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"68\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"69\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"70\" Name\u003d\"Dark List\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"71\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Shading\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"72\" Name\u003d\"Colorful List\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"73\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Grid\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"60\" Name\u003d\"Light Shading Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"61\" Name\u003d\"Light List Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"62\" Name\u003d\"Light Grid Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"63\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"64\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"65\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 1 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Revision\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"34\" QFormat\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Paragraph\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"29\" QFormat\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Quote\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"30\" QFormat\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Intense Quote\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"66\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 2 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"67\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"68\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"69\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"70\" Name\u003d\"Dark List Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"71\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Shading Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"72\" Name\u003d\"Colorful List Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"73\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Grid Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"60\" Name\u003d\"Light Shading Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"61\" Name\u003d\"Light List Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"62\" Name\u003d\"Light Grid Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"63\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"64\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"65\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 1 Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"66\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 2 Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"67\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"68\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"69\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"70\" Name\u003d\"Dark List Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"71\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Shading Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"72\" Name\u003d\"Colorful List Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"73\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Grid Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"60\" Name\u003d\"Light Shading Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"61\" Name\u003d\"Light List Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"62\" Name\u003d\"Light Grid Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"63\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"64\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"65\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 1 Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"66\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 2 Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"67\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"68\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"69\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"70\" Name\u003d\"Dark List Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"71\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Shading Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"72\" Name\u003d\"Colorful List Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"73\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Grid Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"60\" Name\u003d\"Light Shading Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"61\" Name\u003d\"Light List Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"62\" Name\u003d\"Light Grid Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"63\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"64\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"65\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 1 Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"66\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 2 Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"67\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"68\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"69\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"70\" Name\u003d\"Dark List Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"71\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Shading Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"72\" Name\u003d\"Colorful List Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"73\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Grid Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"60\" Name\u003d\"Light Shading Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"61\" Name\u003d\"Light List Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"62\" Name\u003d\"Light Grid Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"63\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"64\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"65\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 1 Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"66\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 2 Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"67\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"68\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"69\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"70\" Name\u003d\"Dark List Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"71\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Shading Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"72\" Name\u003d\"Colorful List Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"73\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Grid Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"60\" Name\u003d\"Light Shading Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"61\" Name\u003d\"Light List Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"62\" Name\u003d\"Light Grid Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"63\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"64\" Name\u003d\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"65\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 1 Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"66\" Name\u003d\"Medium List 2 Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"67\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"68\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"69\" Name\u003d\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"70\" Name\u003d\"Dark List Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"71\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Shading Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"72\" Name\u003d\"Colorful List Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"73\" Name\u003d\"Colorful Grid Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"19\" QFormat\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Subtle Emphasis\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"21\" QFormat\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Intense Emphasis\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"31\" QFormat\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Subtle Reference\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"32\" QFormat\u003d\"true\"\n   Name\u003d\"Intense Reference\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"33\" QFormat\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Book Title\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"37\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\"\n   UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"Bibliography\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"39\" SemiHidden\u003d\"true\"\n   UnhideWhenUsed\u003d\"true\" QFormat\u003d\"true\" Name\u003d\"TOC Heading\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"41\" Name\u003d\"Plain Table 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"42\" Name\u003d\"Plain Table 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"43\" Name\u003d\"Plain Table 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"44\" Name\u003d\"Plain Table 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"45\" Name\u003d\"Plain Table 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"40\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table Light\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"46\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 1 Light\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"47\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"48\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"49\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"50\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 5 Dark\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"51\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 6 Colorful\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"52\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 7 Colorful\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"46\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 1 Light Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"47\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 2 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"48\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 3 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"49\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 4 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"50\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"51\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"52\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"46\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 1 Light Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"47\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 2 Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"48\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 3 Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"49\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 4 Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"50\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"51\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"52\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"46\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 1 Light Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"47\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 2 Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"48\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 3 Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"49\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 4 Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"50\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"51\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"52\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"46\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 1 Light Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"47\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 2 Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"48\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 3 Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"49\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 4 Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"50\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"51\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"52\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"46\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 1 Light Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"47\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 2 Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"48\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 3 Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"49\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 4 Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"50\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"51\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"52\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 5\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"46\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 1 Light Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"47\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 2 Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"48\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 3 Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"49\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 4 Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"50\" Name\u003d\"Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"51\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"52\"\n   Name\u003d\"Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 6\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"46\" Name\u003d\"List Table 1 Light\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"47\" Name\u003d\"List Table 2\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"48\" Name\u003d\"List Table 3\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"49\" Name\u003d\"List Table 4\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"50\" Name\u003d\"List Table 5 Dark\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"51\" Name\u003d\"List Table 6 Colorful\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"52\" Name\u003d\"List Table 7 Colorful\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"46\"\n   Name\u003d\"List Table 1 Light Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"47\" Name\u003d\"List Table 2 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"48\" Name\u003d\"List Table 3 Accent 1\"/\u003e\n  \u003cw:LsdException Locked\u003d\"false\" Priority\u003d\"49\" Name\u003d\"List Table 4 Accent 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Roman\",serif;}\n\u003c/style\u003e\n\u003c![endif]--\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eI\noften receive emails from people about to interview for their first ABA\nposition and feeling simultaneously excited and terrified, wanting to know what\nshould they expect from the process. Many of these people are new grads, fresh\nout of an ABA certification program or degree program and ready to dive into\nABA as a career. Hopefully if you are in a similar position, this information\nis helpful to you. This post is all about preparing for your first ABA job\ninterview.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eFirst\nof all it’s important to understand that an interview is not just about selling\nyourself. It should be a mutually beneficial meeting. In other words, you\nshould be interviewing them too! From the first point of contact with the\nagency/center/ company, to hearing those words “We’d like to offer you the\nposition”, you should be watching, listening, and paying attention to see if\nthis is a place you want to work for:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eDo you really\nwant to pour your talent, time, and energy into the company?? Is it a fit for\nyour interests, personality, and values? How do staff interact with each other?\nWith the boss? Do people seem friendly and down to earth, or super busy and\nstressed out? How formal do social interactions seem? Are things messy and chaotic\nat the office/center, or organized and neat? If clients are present, how does\nstaff interact with them? Is the interview a back and forth conversation or\ndoes the interviewer just shoot rapid-fire questions at you? Are you kept\nwaiting even though you arrived on time or early? Is the interview date and\ntime changed multiple times, with no advance warning?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eNowadays\nthanks to technology and especially if you apply for positions outside of your\nstate or country, the interview process may occur over the phone, via Skype, and/or\nin person. You may be involved in a group interview (now that’s a fun process……this\nis sarcasm), or the more traditional 1:1 interview. You may be interviewed in\nstages, starting with non -clinical staff and working up to the company owner.\nYou may be interviewed by multiple people at once, who all have questions for\nyou. The interview can be casual or very formal, and can occur at the office,\nor in a public setting (like at a restaurant). While the norm may be sitting\nand answering questions, some companies may want you to role play or\ndemonstrate skills, get down on the floor and interact with some actual clients\n(in your lovely business suit…..that’s fun. Again: this is sarcasm), or even\nreview sample data or documents and then discuss.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMany\npeople ask me what they should take to an ABA interview, or how they should\nprepare. See below for how to prepare, but as far as what to take with you I\nsuggest:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;symbol\u0026quot;; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style\u003d\"font: 7pt \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eResume, cover letter, and\nreferences (only list people who can provide a STRONG recommendation), and some\ncompanies may request a salary history\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;symbol\u0026quot;; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style\u003d\"font: 7pt \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eWork samples are always\nimpressive (remove any identifying information). If you don’t have any, bring\nrelevant school assignments or projects\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;symbol\u0026quot;; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style\u003d\"font: 7pt \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eBring energy, personality, and\nlots of questions! Don’t be that person who comes across as introverted, shy,\nor boring. That won’t impress the interviewer. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eSo\nnow that you know what to expect and what to bring, how can you prepare for the\ninterview process? By having an idea of what questions will be asked of you,\nand preparing in advance your own questions to ask. As someone who has\nconducted interviews of direct staff, I can tell you it doesn’t look good if\nthe person doesn’t have any questions for me. Or, if they can’t answer/get\nflustered by my questions of them.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eBelow\nis my own list of some standard questions to expect, and some great questions\nto ask. I hope these tips help land you your dream job!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e*Questions\nto expect\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr clear\u003d\"all\" style\u003d\"break-before: auto; mso-break-type: section-break; page-break-before: auto;\" /\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat made you want to apply for this position/why do you want to\nwork here?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eSo tell us about yourself.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat is your availability? Can you work weekends?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr clear\u003d\"all\" style\u003d\"break-before: auto; mso-break-type: section-break; page-break-before: auto;\" /\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAre you currently in school? If so what is your school schedule?\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHow many years of ABA experience do you have?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eGeneral disclaimer statement, such as “\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eIn this job, you may work with aggressive or challenging clients who\nkick, hit, scratch, bite, etc. Are you comfortable with this\u003c/i\u003e?”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHave you worked with aggressive clients before?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDo you have an age preference (older clients? Younger clients?)\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHow do you handle working with resistant or uninvolved parents\nor teachers?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat was your most recent salary rate/What are your salary\ndemands?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAre you more of a leader or a follower? Why?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat type of work setting/environment do you thrive in?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat do you enjoy most about working with (\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003einsert the type of client the company serves)?\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDescribe your expertise with skill acquisition/behavior\nreduction/parent training, etc.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat is your experience with data collection?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eSpecific behavioral questions/terms, such as “\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eCan you explain the difference between\npositive and negative reinforcement\u003c/i\u003e?”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat are your best assets/strengths? Name your weaknesses.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat are your career goals in this field?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eA “story telling” question, such as “\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eTell me about a time where you had difficulty helping a client? How did\nyou overcome it\u003c/i\u003e?”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eIf not certified: “Do you plan to pursue certification? Why or\nwhy not?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eIf you are certified: “Why did you choose to pursue\ncertification?”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat do you know about our company? Have you viewed our company\nwebsite?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eSo what questions do you have for me?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr clear\u003d\"all\" style\u003d\"break-before: auto; mso-break-type: section-break; page-break-before: auto;\" /\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection4\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e*Questions\nto ask:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr clear\u003d\"all\" style\u003d\"break-before: auto; mso-break-type: section-break; page-break-before: auto;\" /\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection5\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat critical character traits or values do you look for when\nhiring staff?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCan you tell me about the types of clients I will likely work\nwith (ages, diagnoses, behaviors, etc.)? What is the minimum caseload? What is\nthe maximum caseload?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWho is responsible for purchasing/providing the materials or reinforcers\nI will use with clients?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDoes\nthe company have an illness policy/ session cancellation policy/ parent\ninvolvement policy? If not, then how are these issues handled?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eIs\nthere an employee dress code?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHow\nare issues of conflict between direct staff and supervisors handled?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eIs\nphysical management training provided, and how often is it re-given? Does it\ninclude de-escalation strategies? If it is not provided, can I be reimbursed\nfor pursuing my own training?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat\nis the pay rate for this position? How do pay raises work/when would I become\neligible for possible pay raises or incentives/bonuses?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat\ntypical commute can I expect each day? (15 miles, 25 miles, etc.) Is mileage reimbursement\noffered? Can I expect to be matched with clients that are reasonably close to\nmy home?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat\nis the full benefits package (insurance, supplies/materials, tuition assistance, opportunities to attend conferences, etc.)? Do I need to work a minimum amount of hours each week to maintain these\nbenefits?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eIs\nthere a written job description\u0026nbsp; I can review?\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat\nis the data collection and storage method? Binders, electronic, etc.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHow\nare new hires trained (length of training, who conducts the training, topics\ncovered, etc.)? Please describe the initial training as well as ongoing\ntraining I can expect to receive. Will I be paid during initial training?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHow many candidates are you\nconsidering for this position?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAre\nemployees required to sign a no compete or a minimum length of employment contract?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHow\nwill my unique skills and interests be used to match me to ideal clients?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHow\nare difficult or problem families handled? What is the process for requesting\nto come off a case?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWill\nmy direct supervisor be a BCBA?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;calibri light\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #7030a0; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWhat\npaperwork/documentation is necessary for submitting timesheets/billing? Is this\npaperwork due weekly or bi-weekly?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection5\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/9207102897089036337/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2015/07/ready-for-interview.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/9207102897089036337"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/9207102897089036337"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2015/07/ready-for-interview.html","title":"Ready for the Interview?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wa5Onb23hL4/VbU8KieeHtI/AAAAAAAADcA/UNSV3rrK4ow/s72-c/best-interview.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-1929395748674472613"},"published":{"$t":"2014-12-01T23:08:00.005-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:21:28.274-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Selecting a High-Quality ABA Employer"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xHyszZEdU8o/VH0ymn57IGI/AAAAAAAAC6k/vOdyt2SsFUE/s1600/job-wanted.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"282\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xHyszZEdU8o/VH0ymn57IGI/AAAAAAAAC6k/vOdyt2SsFUE/s1600/job-wanted.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yu28VgEM3_Q/VH0ymlx4FHI/AAAAAAAAC6o/NN68rvgziAc/s1600/Worlds-Best-Boss.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"326\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yu28VgEM3_Q/VH0ymlx4FHI/AAAAAAAAC6o/NN68rvgziAc/s1600/Worlds-Best-Boss.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eSuggested Reading:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2012/10/1st-day-on-job.html\"\u003e1st Day On the Job\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2011/09/whats-so-great-about-being-aba.html\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eWhat's so Great About Being an ABA Therapist\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eI have already done a post for parents, giving tips on how to choose from the massive options/choices and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2012/10/choosing-aba-agency.html\"\u003eselect a quality ABA provider\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eLately I have been receiving lots of emails from ABA therapists wanting to know if there are any signs or clues that they are working for a poor quality employer. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eWhile I am happy to share some of my not-so-great experiences in this field to hopefully help someone else, it does suck that so many people who genuinely want to learn about ABA and enjoy their job are NOT having that kind of experience. Hopefully this post will help shed some light on this issue, and maybe even cause some of you out there to move on to other opportunities.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eFirst, there are some general complaints that ABA staff usually have about their employers that aren't exactly unique or rare. The complaints I definitely hear the most are: lack of hours/no stability to schedule, lack of support or feedback from management, ineffective communication/lack of communication between different departments, too much driving, erratic schedule (lots of gaps in your work day), if the client cancels/gets sick you don't get paid, parents don't follow the treatment plan, low starting pay/no raises unless you obtain certification, physical harm/injuries/getting hurt on the job, intimidated into signing a commitment contract/no-compete \u0026amp; non-solicit agreement, and no benefits.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eDo you have some of these complaints about your current employer? Well, trust me you are not alone.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eHere are some guidelines provided by the BACB regarding direct staff ABA positions:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eThe Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential (which is now active) is a certification available for direct ABA staff. I think I speak for many BCBAs in this field when I say I am SO excited to see this new credential, to provide more accountability for direct level staff. RBT eligibility can be found \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://bacb.com/index.php?page\u003d101118\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;Most ABA programs use a tiered service delivery model where a BCBA or BCBA-D designs, oversees, and supervises a treatment program that is implemented by 1 or more direct staff.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eCaseload assignments should match the skill and expertise level of the direct staff.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003ePre - hire or during the orientation process, initial training should be provided.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003ePost hire, quality of implementation should be monitored on an ongoing basis through regular supervision.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eSample job requirements for direct staff include: diploma or 2 year degree, criminal background check, TB test, CPR/1st Aid certification, basic ABA methodology training, written and oral role plays or learning scenarios, observation implementing protocols, opportunity to collect data, and pass integrity checks/evaluations.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eDoes your current position match up to these guidelines? Is your current employer even aware of these guidelines?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eSo above I listed the biggest complaints direct staff usually have about their job, and like it or not, some of those issues will be present no matter where you work. Unfortunately, they come with the job. However, now I will talk about \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003eRed Flag\u003c/span\u003e issues that are \u003cb\u003enot \u003c/b\u003ecommon, to be expected, or \"the norm\". If these types of things are happening, it may be time to move on.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eIndicators \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eof a Poor Quality Employer\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eI have seen some very poorly written job ads that may have just a sentence or two about what the company wants from applicants, but no information about the company. Or job postings that clearly are just following the \"warm body\" formula. This is how I refer to staff: client matching that just says \"You\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e'\u003c/span\u003ere available from 2pm-4pm, so is this client, there you go....that's your new client\".\u0026nbsp; No consideration is made for the type of clients you have expertise and experience with, your personality, the client's personality, your level of comfort or your clinical interest, and what the parents of the client want in a direct staff person. Clearly that company needs to staff a case, and that is all that matters.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eYou have a supervisor\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e....kinda. What I mean by this is the supervisor rarely shows up to your sessions, never responds to your phone calls or emails, does not support you, does not train you,\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e shifts their \u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eresponsibilities\u003c/span\u003e onto you, etc.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003eBe wary of a very \u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003efast\u003c/span\u003e or \u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003emolasses slow\u003c/span\u003e interview process. Either the company is just hiring anyone (see \"warm body\" formula above), or the company is disorganized and inefficient and that is why you have to go through 9 \u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eseparate\u003c/span\u003e interview\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003es\u003c/span\u003e. I had an experience with one company where 6 different people called me to interview me for the same position, and each time they asked me the same questions (very stale, generic questions). Disorganized much???\u0026nbsp; If anyone interviewing you comes across as rude, unpleasant, cold, or arrogant.....really bad sign. Remember, you will eventually be working with these people and if this is their \u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003efirst\u003c/span\u003e impression? Not good.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003eIf there is a vague training process,\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003eor \u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003eNO\u003c/span\u003e training process\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e,\u003c/span\u003e or if you \u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003edon't\u003c/span\u003e have a direct supervisor\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003eat all\u003c/span\u003e ----\u0026gt;\u003c/span\u003ebad sign. There are companies where you get hired, get a caseload, and just start working. That is not proper on-boarding to a new position and a new company. What is more typical is maybe your first few days are spent with HR/admin issues, like paperwork and learning how to complete time-sheets. Then you move into clinical training which can be in an office or in the field, and should include content based training as well as shadowing. You should have the opportunity to ask questions and to meet with or at least speak to your supervisor before you start on any cases. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003eSo my top red flag is if you are just flat out being lied to. Lets call it \"catching the employer stating non- truths\". You were guaranteed mileage reimbursement but turns out\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e: \u003c/span\u003ethere isn't any. You were reassured you would have all morning hours but turns out\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e: \u003c/span\u003eyou don't. You were told you would receive a $500 sign on bonus but\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e: \u003c/span\u003eyou didn't, and no one seems to remember telling you that. Some companies will make huge, grandiose promises during the interview that they have no intention of \u003cu\u003eever\u003c/u\u003e keeping. Unfortunately, when this happens most people are scared of losing their new job so they just stay quiet about it. Don't be that person! Speak up for yourself, be \u003ci\u003eassertive \u003c/i\u003enot aggressive, and point out these discrepancies as soon as possible. Ask how this issue will be resolved, and make it clear that you will not work for an employer you cannot trust.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e*Resources:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot;, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: purple;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://glassdoor.com/\"\u003eGlassdoor.com\u003c/a\u003e has reviews of companies, including information about typical salary and what the interview is like. Its a good idea to do some research online at a site like this before you consider working somewhere, just to see what current and past employees think of the company.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/1929395748674472613/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/12/selecting-aba-employer.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/1929395748674472613"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/1929395748674472613"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/12/selecting-aba-employer.html","title":"Selecting a High-Quality ABA Employer"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xHyszZEdU8o/VH0ymn57IGI/AAAAAAAAC6k/vOdyt2SsFUE/s72-c/job-wanted.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}}]}});