Why Choose AAI?
At Autism, Advocacy, and Intervention, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our team members. To ensure a healthy work-life balance and provide ample support, we offer comprehensive health benefits for full-time employees, paid time-off, paid sick-time, paid holidays, and top-tier pay. These benefits reflect our commitment to maintaining a motivated, resilient team capable of delivering high-quality care to autistic individuals and their families.
Our focus on quality pay, supportive benefits, combined with a culture of compassion, integrity, and professional growth, makes AAI a unique and rewarding place to work for those dedicated to making a positive impact.
Supportive and Collaborative Environment:
AAI’s team-centered approach means that everyone has access to guidance, mentorship, and collaboration. The organization’s layered support structure—comprising Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT), Lead RBTs, Assistant Supervisors, Supervising BCBAs, and National Directors—ensures that each team member feels backed by a network of skilled professionals. AAI has a mature administrative team of professionals that help guide our clinical activities. This culture of interdepartmental collaboration and camaraderie helps prevent burnout and fosters a strong sense of belonging.
Commitment to Work-Life Balance and Mental Health:
Recognizing the challenges of the ABA field, AAI is dedicated to supporting work-life balance, offering paid time off, health benefits, sick leave, and flexible telehealth opportunities for BCBAs. This commitment is invaluable in a field where burnout is common, and it allows professionals to maintain both their personal well-being and professional excellence. Team members appreciate the balanced approach and are more likely to stay with AAI as a result.
Genuine Investment in Career Growth:
AAI encourages career progression, offering guidance and opportunities for advancement to those interested in expanding their roles. Many of our team members began their careers with a high school diploma and have since become certified BCBAs. This focus on upward mobility attracts professionals eager for growth and development within a supportive organization that genuinely cares about their career trajectories.
Integrity and Shared Values:
Professionals often come to AAI from work environments that may feel transactional or unsupported. At AAI, integrity and empathy aren’t just buzzwords; they’re practiced daily. ABA professionals transitioning to AAI report feeling a greater alignment with the organization’s values of compassion, quality care, and dedication to positive outcomes. This alignment leads to increased job satisfaction and a sense of purpose that keeps team members committed.
High Clinical Standards Paired with a Respectful Culture:
While AAI sets high expectations in clinical and administrative performance, the organization balances this with respect for each individual’s contributions and well-being. This respect-driven culture allows professionals to feel valued rather than overwhelmed, even when they are encouraged to meet high standards. The positive outcomes achieved for clients reflect this balance, and it becomes a point of pride for staff to be part of an organization that makes a real impact.
Focus on Reflective Growth:
AAI believes in continuous improvement, both as an organization and on an individual level. Team members are encouraged to be reflective and are given the tools to grow professionally and personally. This mindset creates a dynamic environment where everyone is motivated to keep learning, evolving, and becoming better at what they do. Professionals are drawn to this atmosphere of growth, which also supports retention by preventing stagnation.