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Since the moment I started working at ATS, I felt like family. When I got sick and had to be on disability, they were there to walk me through the steps needed to take time off and focus on my healing. That is why I chose to come back to ATS after being on disability for three and a half years. They continue to show me everyday that PEOPLE MATTER. They were there to provide me with every support possible to pass my BCBA exam and help me to build a caseload after I felt comfortable in my new role. I chose this field because of the progress I saw kids, with varying intellectual disabilities, make while participating in ABA in group homes. It made me want to be a part of that progress. ATS is a wonderful place to work and grow in the field of ABA. I would 100% recommend them to anyone interested in a place where people matter.
~Jordan Redman, BCBA (former RBT!)
Ever since I started at ATS I have felt an overwhelming amount of support from all the different departments in the company. Any question I have or assistance I need, someone is there to lend a helping hand and help to increase my skills as a professional. When looking for a job out of college, I made it a point to look at the differing values and mission statements. How ATS values not only their employees but ensuring that these clients are getting the best absolute care they deserve drove me to ATS. Everyone is so welcoming, friendly, and supportive. I recently decided to go back to school to become a BCBA. During this process, my clinical director has taken her time to explain different aspects of the field that I am learning in class that I don't 100% understand. She makes sure to thoroughly explain these concepts and does a great job at getting my own brain to problem-solve through these questions so I can best understand all the important concepts of ABA! During my master's program for social work, I chose to work in ABA as my field placement. I had a very small caseload but really enjoyed what I did. I decided that after graduation that I would continue this journey. I have always wanted to work with children and having the experience as a BHT during graduate school helped me to decide to take this career path long-term. Since beginning at ATS a little over two years ago I have been met with nothing but positive, uplifting individuals! It is amazing to work with a team who you can count on and celebrate the little wins together.
~Kaitlin Carr, Behavior Consultant
The culture (at ATS) is extremely welcoming and unlike any I have experienced professionally before. The team at ATS truly does value their employees, which translates into the amazing work ATS does for the clients. I have had experience with other companies. I can confidently say I have never felt more at home in my role. They are open to employees’ different perspectives and welcome change. ATS has supported my career goals by encouraging you to be the best version of your role. The support combined with dedicated supervisors helps push you into phases within your role you have not originally thought of expanding. I am always being reinforced to look at all perspectives and how I can grow. Growth relates to change which combined makes for a constant introduction into new skills that make me a better employee. I chose this field years ago when I saw how much it truly means. The passion in this field is undeniable and being a part of an organization so important to the community is extremely fulfilling. I want to help people navigate services that truly do make an impact. I absolutely would recommend ATS to others. Anytime someone asks me how work is going the first thing I say is how much I love my job. I come to work every day and look forward to what new ways I can position myself to help our clients and other team members at ATS.
The culture (at ATS) is extremely welcoming and unlike any I have experienced professionally before. The team at ATS truly does value their employees, which translates into the amazing work ATS does for the clients. I have had experience with other companies. I can confidently say I have never felt more at home in my role. They are open to employees’ different perspectives and welcome change. ATS has supported my career goals by encouraging you to be the best version of your role. The support combined with dedicated supervisors helps push you into phases within your role you have not originally thought of expanding. I am always being reinforced to look at all perspectives and how I can grow. Growth relates to change which combined makes for a constant introduction into new skills that make me a better employee. I chose this field years ago when I saw how much it truly means. The passion in this field is undeniable and being a part of an organization so important to the community is extremely fulfilling. I want to help people navigate services that truly do make an impact. I absolutely would recommend ATS to others. Anytime someone asks me how work is going the first thing I say is how much I love my job. I come to work every day and look forward to what new ways I can position myself to help our clients and other team members at ATS.
~Rebecca McCallister, Scheduling Specialist
This company holds values that align with my own. Those who lead me and those I have the privilege to lead align their behaviors with those values. As a BCBA, I get to design my own schedule, choose clients that align with my own clinical competence, receive weekly supervision and mentoring, feel psychologically safe when I request help. Being impactful and learning are two of my personal values. As a clinical director, I get to be impactful through supervising and mentoring other BCBA/BCs who then impart that knowledge to their RBTs/BHTs and the families they work with. Additionally, I frequently take something new or enlightening away from those encounters myself. My bachelor's degree is in speech and language. Helping others communicate and build connections is really valuable. In the field of ABA, I get to help families communicate and connect while also reducing trickier aspects of their daily lives. I would absolutely recommend ATS to others.
~Andrea (Andie) Holtz, Clinical Director of ABA Services
If someone asked me upon graduating from undergrad, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" I would've never said, "Working in ABA." Why? Because ABA was never part of my life plan.
After graduating in June 2016, I needed to get to work. There was only an ABA provider hiring in my immediate area. In the interview, I was upfront about my (lack of) experience and (lack of) knowledge regarding autism and the field of ABA. I got the job somehow and absolutely hated it for the first few months. But... eventually I stopped dreading going to work. I began to enjoy what I was doing. When it came to my annual review, they told me I was not getting guaranteed full-time status or an annual raise. That was devastating, but that indicated I had no future there... I had no room to grow.
In the summer of 2017, after that review, I had the opportunity to move to Maryland. So I started putting in applications all over the DMV. One company that stood out was ATS. I still remember the initial interview and the follow-up interview (Cathy Hughes and Brittany Mears!). It felt like I was just having a conversation with them. I wasn't as anxious as I was in other interviews, which I felt made all the difference. A couple weeks later, I was officially an ATS employee!
Within the past 5+ years, the company has grown, as did I. I'm passionate about my work and absolutely love what I do. I've gotten to see the impact of the BCBAs' and my work with clients and their families. I've shared in the joy and excitement of the families as their child reaches their goals. No matter how small those goals may be, it is always worth celebrating.
Knowing I can do even more for clients as a BCBA drove me to get my masters in ABA. I plan to sit for the exam this summer. I'm looking forward to passing my exam and continuing to grow with ATS.
~ Tricia Bryan, Behavior Consultant (former RBT!)
(As Tricia prefers not to share a personal headshot, her kitties (Arthur Morgan and Jade) graciously posed for a photo op, complete with ATS paraphenalia!)
“I am absolutely grateful for being surrounded and mentored by wonderful and intelligent professionals at Achieving True Self, an amazing company where people matter! I love working for an agency whose leadership truly practices their mission and values for both their clients and their employees. It is truly refreshing to be working for a company where my hard work is recognized and appreciated. I’m so grateful to be part of an organization whose support inspires me to achieve my true self.
I believe ATS has not only exceeded my personal expectations but is also the right place for me to grow professionally. That’s simply because ATS is ahead of the game in ABA compared to other providers that I have known."
Because of all the encouragement and inspiration that I have received from this agency, I am now ready to start my new journey of pursuing more ABA coursework and continuing the legacy of this organization.”
~ Tannaz Houshmand, BCBA (former RBT!)
"I love ATS for many reasons but the main reason that comes to mind is . . . family! I’ve only been with the company for a little over two years, but I feel I’ve been apart of the ATS family forever. From day one, I had a sense of belonging. I felt I was home.
ATS is focused on the growth of their clients as well as their staff and is willing to provide support and resources needed to reach our highest potential. I started as an RBT, and without the support, resources and encouragement from ATS, I wouldn’t be where I am today as a BCBA!
I’ve worked for multiple companies, but not a single one has compared to what I found at Achieving True Self and that’s why I wouldn’t have wanted to take this new journey in my career with any other company!“
~ Taylinn Morrison, BCBA (former RBT!)
“As a Behavior Analyst, I really struggled to find my ‘tribe.’ I cherish people who think outside of the box, who truly individualize treatment for clients and who don't obsess over just ‘checking a box’ on assessments. After coming to ATS, I knew immediately that I was home. I love working with a team who values people (both clients and staff) over anything else, who put 110% of their hearts into what they do and who live and breath a mission that serves to better our community through and through. As a BCBA, I love the support from the leadership team when navigating cases, the flexibility of my schedule, the resources provided that allow me to focus on my clients (and not too many administrative tasks/billing) and the unwavering support to always do what I believe is best for my clients. I can't imagine calling anywhere else home!”
~ Jessica VanDevander, Director of ABA Services for MD, VA, and WV
