Behavior Technician - Paid Training!

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Chicopee, MA

5d•$21 - $28

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide life-changing care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model and combines neuroscience and developmental approaches to help children build abilities, relationships, and skills that generalize across home, school, and community settings. Technicians provide individual and group behavior-analytic services, carry out positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, document session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The role includes a fully paid, two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training. Candidates must be willing to obtain a BCAT credential within 90 days of their start date. The position requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation within a 30–40-minute driving radius, and successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review. Cortica describes a transdisciplinary, collaborative care model in which technicians work alongside families and clinicians, including experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing. The employer offers career development opportunities, including advancement to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or a corporate support position. The posting describes part-time schedule options and opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.

Requirements

Experience working with children; experience with autism is a plus.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an option.
Willingness to obtain a BCAT credential within 90 days of the start date; training is provided.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within a 30–40-minute drive radius.
Technology skills, including familiarity 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 1:1 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

Pay range of $20.87 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay and flexible 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
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.
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, or corporate support roles.
Opportunities to partner with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.