Certifynd ABA

ACES ABA (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services)

place Tacoma, WA 500+ employees

warning

This company is backed by private equity (General Atlantic)

Private equity ownership may impact company culture, benefits, and long-term stability. Review employee sentiment and risk analysis carefully.

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk

Risk Flags

flagPE-backed by General Atlantic — growth equity firm
flagNo PTO for full-time employees is a significant ethical concern
flagCompensation ratings consistently poor across roles (2.6-2.9/5)
flagAcquired CLASS Oklahoma and Ally Pediatric Therapy — rapid M&A activity

Ethical Concerns

policyNo PTO policy for full-time employees

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.6

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Flexible scheduling
  • add_circle Strong training support
  • add_circle Warm, caring company culture
  • add_circle Emotional connection to clients and colleagues
  • add_circle Good individual BCBAs and supervisors

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle No PTO for full-time employees (no vacation, holiday, or sick pay)
  • remove_circle Low compensation across BT/RBT roles (rated 2.6-2.9/5)
  • remove_circle Hours rarely exceed 30/week
  • remove_circle No compensation when clients cancel
  • remove_circle Unrealistic billable hour expectations
  • remove_circle Management quality varies drastically by location