Behavior Technician (Play-Based ABA)
About The Position
Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide play-based ABA care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach, with individualized care plans developed in collaboration with families and clinicians. Behavior Technicians work alongside professionals across disciplines to support children’s development and help them build skills that carry over to home, school, and community settings. The position includes a three-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training. Team members receive ongoing coaching and professional development, with opportunities to advance through the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, pursue a BCBA role, or move into a corporate support role. The role requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Requirements
- Experience working with children.
- High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also accepted.
- Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
- Comfort using 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.
Benefits
- Hourly pay of $21.73 to $29.15, based on experience and education.
- Predictable schedules with flexible options for part-time roles.
- Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
- Three-week, fully paid, in-person orientation and 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.
- Expert coaching and support from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
- Career advancement opportunities, including a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
