The hiring process: what to expect
Are you compassionate, creative, and energetic? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children with autism in your community? Are you passionate about evidence-based care and providing clinically excellent ABA therapy?
Then we would love to meet you! Before you apply, familiarize yourself with our interview process. Understanding what to expect can help you feel prepared and confident.
Start your journey with ABC
Each role has a different interview process, all with the goal of helping us get to know you better:
Behavior Therapists (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
- A 20–30-minute video call with a recruiter.
- An on-site interview. Meet the team and receive a tour of the center.
- The entire process typically takes up to a week from initial screening to offer.
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Operations Teammates
- An initial virtual interview.
- Two more interviews, one on-site with the local team and another with regional, clinical, or operational leaders. This process can take up to two weeks.
Corporate Teammates
- A series of interviews with the specific group’s manager and leadership.
Before the interview
During an interview, not only do we want to see your love of children shine through, but we want to make sure you are going to contribute positively to our team. Come prepared to speak about your previous experiences, even if you are new to the world of ABA therapy for autism. Relevant skills and knowledge can come from diverse backgrounds!
Before your interview, we encourage you to be familiar with Action Behavior’s mission and operating process and come prepared with some questions to ask us, too.
During the interview
We want to get to know you! We will introduce you to the team you'll be working with and describe a typical day in the role. Regardless of your career stage, we'll highlight the support available for your professional development. We'll discuss your personal, educational, and professional experiences to understand how they align with the role you're applying for.
To understand your career goals better, we might ask the following questions:
- Why do you want to work with children with autism?
- How have you proven to be a strong team player in the past?
- Can you share an example of how you handled a challenging situation at work?
- What strategies do you use to stay organized and manage your time effectively?
- How do you handle feedback and use it to improve your performance?
Remember to ask your interviewer what they love the most about working at Action Behavior—their answer might surprise you!
