Play-Based Behavior Technician

Cortica•Warren, NJ

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role applies a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model, helping children build on their abilities and develop skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. Care is informed by neuroscience and developmental models and delivered collaboratively with families and clinicians. Technicians receive a three-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, BCAT exam review, and exam-fee coverage. Ongoing development and expert coaching are available, along with potential advancement to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or a corporate support role. Work includes travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. The position requires a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Requirements

Experience working with children; autism experience is a plus.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an option.
Obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of the start date; training is provided.
Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Comfort with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Successfully complete a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with autism.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree.

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.

Benefits

Pay of $23.64–$31.72 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules and flexible part-time options of 5, 3, or 2 days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Paid three-week in-person training and coverage of BCAT exam fees.
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 the BCBA role, Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.
Opportunity to collaborate with experts in speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.