Behavior Technician – Training Provided

Cortica•Somerville, MA

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model, combining neuroscience and developmental approaches to help children build skills and relationships that transfer across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians collaborate with families and clinicians to develop individualized care plans and work alongside experts in other disciplines to support the whole child. The position offers part-time schedules with flexible 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options, as well as opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. Training includes a fully paid, two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training. The role requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. A post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review are required.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as acceptable education.
Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
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 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 the stated radius.

Benefits

Pay of $23.62 to $31.69 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.
Supportive coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including pursuing a BCBA role, advancing on the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or moving into a corporate support role.
Opportunities to collaborate with BCBAs and professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.