Entry-Level Behavior Technician – Paid Training

Cortica • Woburn, MA

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About The Position

Cortica is hiring 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, emphasizing each child’s abilities and supporting skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. Care is delivered through a transdisciplinary, collaborative approach involving families, clinicians, and experts in other fields.

Behavior Technicians receive a two-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training. The role includes a predictable schedule and a single direct rate of pay. Work involves travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. The position requires successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• High school diploma or equivalent; applicants may also have a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
• 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 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

• 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 Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
• Career advancement opportunities, including progression to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or a corporate support role.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.

What This Job Offers

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