Behavior Technician (Paid Training)
About The Position
Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that builds on each child’s abilities and supports positive relationships and skills across home, school, and community settings. The care model combines neuroscience and developmental approaches and involves collaboration with families and clinicians. Behavior Technicians receive a two-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors. The position also offers opportunities for career advancement, including the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, a BCBA role, or corporate support roles. The current client need is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours. The role requires reliable transportation and consistent travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.
Requirements
- Experience working with children.
- High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
- Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
- Comfort with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children with autism.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
- Implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA.
- Use evidence-based practices to support meaningful progress for families.
- Document session data to track and support treatment goals.
- Collaborate with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
- Follow Cortica’s crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.
- Travel between client sites.
Benefits
- Pay range of $20.08 to $26.94 per hour, based on experience and education.
- Fully paid, two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training.
- Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement, with toll reimbursement in select areas.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Ongoing professional development through in-person and online training.
- Coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
