Behavior Technician (Paid Training)

Cortica • Cary, NC

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About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach, helping children build on their unique abilities and develop skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. Cortica combines neuroscience and developmental models to support each child’s growth.

Behavior Technicians work with families and clinicians to deliver individualized care. They provide one-to-one and group services, implement strategies developed with a BCBA, track treatment progress, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The role requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation, and successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

The listed client schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. Cortica provides a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, along with ongoing professional development and coaching. The role offers a pay range of $20.08–$26.94 per hour, based on experience and education.

Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an educational background.
• 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 within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.

Benefits

• 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 opportunities.
• Expert coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
• Career advancement opportunities, including advancement to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or a corporate support role.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED