Schedule
Which days and hours are actually available? How much of that schedule is guaranteed?
Know the terms.
Then choose the role.
Use these questions when comparing ABA opportunities. Ask for the answers in writing so you can compare the full offer.
Total paid time
Are documentation, meetings, travel between appointments and training paid? At what rate?
Cancellations
What happens to my pay when a session is cancelled? Is alternative work available?
Work setting
Where will I work, how much travel is expected, and who handles schedule changes?
Supervision
Who provides supervision, what does it cost, and what written agreement sets out the conditions?
Credentials
Which credentials and location-specific requirements apply to this role? Who verifies them?
BCBA expectations
What are the caseload and billable-hour expectations, and what time is provided for other work?
Employment terms
What is the employment arrangement, which benefits apply, and are there repayment or notice conditions?
Supervision advertised in a job post does not establish whether hours will meet your own credential requirements. Confirm those separately with the relevant authority and supervisor.