Pedro Mancia Are you searching for a BCBA Job in King of Prussia or the greater Philadelphia area? Are you looking for BCBA jobs? Wondering what your work life would be like as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Behavior Interventions? In this blog, we’re excited to feature one of our current BCBA’s, Santina G, as she shares her experiences with you in our new employee feature.
If you’re on the job hunt and exploring BCBA jobs and looking for your next opportunity, please read through her answers below and visit our career page to learn more!
Meet Santina Marinelli, BCBA at Behavior Interventions
- Why did you choose this career path? When I was introduced to the ABA field, I was intrigued by the evidence-based science behind the strategies used to make socially significant changes for children with autism and other disabilities. I knew I wanted to expand my knowledge and skill set so I decided to work toward the BCBA role.
- What’s your favorite part about this job? I love working with such a variety of children and families. Every individual is different in many ways, each with their unique challenges and strengths. I feel like I am always learning something new from my clients! I love that I get the opportunity to see families make progress because of our (and their) hard work. It is both a challenging and rewarding job!
- How do you collaborate with other members of the Behavior Interventions team? I often collaborate with other BCBAs, supervisors, and clinical support teams through discussions of strategies, case specifics, and logistics to meet the needs of my clients. I also collaborate with the Behavior Therapists and Registered Behavior Therapists who work each day with my clients. If a goal isn’t progressing, for example, they often have valuable input about that child’s individual preferences or motivation that I can use to problem-solve a solution.
- How does your job make a lasting impact on the lives of the children you work with and their families? When I see a parent/caregiver invested in their child’s program and gain confidence in using strategies successfully with their child, that tells me my job is already making a lasting impact. In those moments I feel we are making a socially significant change and improving the family’s quality of life because they are learning valuable tools to support their child’s needs in the long run.
- For anyone considering becoming a BCBA, what advice do you have for them? Consider what you want to ultimately gain from your coursework and training. The supervision experience is such a valuable one, so don’t be afraid to seek out good mentors, ask questions, and work with a variety of clients. It’s well worth it!
