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General CEU: Onboard, Not Overboard: Simplifying and Streamlining the Hiring and Initial Training Processes for ABA Technicians

Staff turnover is among the most persistent and costly challenges facing ABA organizations. High RBT attrition — frequently cited as exceeding 50% annually at many providers — disrupts the therapeutic relationships that clients depend on, creates continuity gaps in behavioral programs, and generates constant recruitment costs that strain operating budgets.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Jade Health

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Course Description

In this webinar, we will discuss how bolstering the initial onboarding process can lead hiring to higher quality team members that mesh with the values and mission of your organization. We will discuss the recruitment and application process, focusing on streamlined processes that are both comprehensive and equitable. Additionally, we will discuss training and onboarding processes for technicians to obtain both the RBT certification as well as comprehensive training in "soft skills" often forgotten, and how to set new team members up for success. The goal of this workshop is to bolster the hiring process and initial onboarding of new technicians to create and maintain quality team members that are equipped to perform ABA at high levels, and desire to stay with your agency.

What You'll Learn

  1. Explain that successful onboarding starts with the initial recruitment and application process as this is the first window into your organization's values & mission.
  2. Explain to hire for "culture add", not "culture fit". You can train skills, but you cannot teach personality. Hire good humans.
  3. Explain that Quality Training and Support = Quality ABA Therapy. This means retention of both team members & clients.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 0
COA 1
QABA 0
IBAO 0
BICC 0

About the Instructor

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Lauren Elliott
M.S., BCBA, LBA

Lauren has been providing ABA Therapy and working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2009. Lauren earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from Auburn University in 2008 where she was a member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, the Gamma Omicron Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, as well as holding leadership roles in various segments of the Student Government Association.She obtained a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis with a focus in Developmental Disabilities in 2010 under Dr. James E. Carr at Auburn University. Lauren is dedicated to providing effective, ABA Therapy and behavior analytic services for persons with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities as well as training and educating students, teachers and families about ABA.She has taught ABA coursework at the undergraduate level at the University of South Alabama and has worked as a behavior analyst in private day & public schools, residentially for individuals across the lifespan with varying disabilities, as well as provided in-home consultation to children and their families. Lauren’s clinical expertise focuses on emergent language utilizing relational frame theory, dissemination and supervision of ABA, and behavioral pharmacology.

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Clinical Disclaimer

All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

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