Certifynd ABA

Lodestone Academy

place Orlando, FL 11-50 employees

3.1
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8 Reviews

Rating Distribution

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All reviews (8)

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Rewarding but stressful entry-level ABA role

work Learning Specialist calendar_today Apr 24, 2024 public via Indeed

Can lead to a rewarding career with performance-based raises (up to ~$19/hr), but the work is stressful given the student population and starting pay is only $15/hr.

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  • Performance-based pay increases
  • Rewarding work
thumb_down Cons
  • Stressful
  • Low starting pay
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Terrible pay, insufficient training

work Learning Specialist calendar_today Aug 9, 2023 public via Indeed

Good exposure to ABA and autism care, but pay is very low and training is insufficient given the physical risk from students.

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  • Learning opportunities in ABA
thumb_down Cons
  • Very low pay
  • Insufficient training
  • Physical safety risk
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Supportive administration, safe workplace

work Facility Manager calendar_today Oct 19, 2022 public via Indeed

Felt trusted by administration and appreciated by students in this role.

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  • Safe workplace
  • Supportive administration
  • Positive student relationships
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Good starting point in ABA field

work Learning Specialist calendar_today Oct 3, 2022 public via Indeed

Passionate coworkers and a good place to start an ABA career, though there is little room to grow and limited RBT training support.

thumb_up Pros
  • Passionate coworkers
  • Good entry point into ABA field
thumb_down Cons
  • No growth opportunities
  • Lacks RBT training support
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Nice coworkers, pay doesn't match the stress

work Learning Specialist calendar_today Sep 7, 2022 public via Indeed

Coworkers were nice but the work is dangerous, understaffing is an issue, and pay doesn't match the stress involved. Time-off policy is strict.

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  • Nice coworkers
thumb_down Cons
  • Dangerous work
  • Understaffing
  • Inadequate pay
  • Strict time-off policy
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Poor work environment

work Teacher calendar_today Mar 21, 2022 public via Indeed

Unstable pay, understaffed, dirty facility, and broken promises from management led to a poor overall experience.

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  • Unstable pay
  • Understaffed
  • Dirty facility
  • Broken managerial promises
  • Supply shortages
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Understaffed, thrown in without training

work Learning Specialist calendar_today Dec 20, 2021 public via Indeed

Lack of structure and inadequate training left new hires unprepared; high turnover and poor hiring practices were notable issues.

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  • Lack of structure
  • Inadequate training
  • High turnover
  • Poor hiring practices
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Helpful coworkers, but pay and advancement lacking

work Behavior Technician calendar_today Oct 5, 2020 public via Indeed

Coworkers were knowledgeable and helpful, but low pay, limited benefits, and no advancement opportunities were the biggest downsides.

thumb_up Pros
  • Knowledgeable, helpful coworkers
thumb_down Cons
  • Low pay
  • Limited benefits
  • No advancement opportunities
  • Inadequate training