Early Interventionist (Paid Training)

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Monroe, CT

1d•$20 - $27

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based applied behavior analysis services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model that builds on each child’s abilities and supports skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care is informed by neuroscience and developmental models and delivered collaboratively with families and clinicians. Behavior Technicians receive a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, BCAT exam review, and exam-fee coverage. The position offers predictable scheduling, a single direct rate of pay, paid drive time, mileage reimbursement, and professional development. Technicians work with BCBAs and experts across disciplines, with coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors. Career paths include the BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. Employment is offered in part-time schedule options of two, three, or five days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent.
Willingness to obtain a Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) credential within 90 days of the start date.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Tech-savvy skills with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with autism.
A 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 $20.41 to $27.39 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training, BCAT exam review, and full coverage of exam fees.
Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
Cell phone stipend.
Paid drive time, mileage reimbursement, and 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, and corporate support roles.
Opportunity to collaborate with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.