Staff turnover in ABA organizations is not merely a human resources problem. It is a clinical problem.
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Join Free →Organizations have long utilized the "exit interview" as a method for gleaning information on how to improve employee retention and correct challenges that might be leading to turnover. A more pro-active approach developed by Richard Finnegan involves conducting regular "stay interviews" with employees to identify critical pain points before they leave the organization. Stay Interviews are structured, individual interviews that are completed with employees to help leaders identify what is working (i.e., why employees stay), understand what their employees value, and take realistic steps to improve their employees' work experiences. These interviews have been practiced within the business industry for over a decade, and they can be utilized within ABA organizations to their advantage. This presentation will highlight how Stay Interviews can be integrated into regular retention practices of ABA organizations and will focus on advantages of Stay Interviews, how to deliver a high-quality Stay Interview, and how to interpret the results to implement positive changes and ultimately increase employee engagement.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
| COA | 1 | — |
Emily Jenkins, M.Ed., BCBA, completed her master’s degree in special education with an emphasis in autism and developmental disabilities from the University of Texas at Austin. Emily has experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental disabilities in both school and clinical programs. As the BCBA Team Lead for Skill Acquisition Services at Marcus Autism Center's Forsyth location, Emily is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of BCBA providers and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), in addition to designing and implementing comprehensive behavioral assessment and treatment programs. Emily is passionate about providing children with the skills needed to be successful in less restrictive learning environments.
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