Behavioral Technician (Paid Training)
About The Position
Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that builds on each child’s abilities and supports skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings. It combines neuroscience and developmental models to help each child thrive. Behavior Technicians receive a comprehensive, fully paid, three-week in-person orientation with hands-on training, plus ongoing professional development and coaching. The role involves working with families and supervisors and collaborating with experts across disciplines, including speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing. The position requires reliable transportation and consistent travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius. A post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review are required.
Requirements
- Experience working with children; autism experience is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
- Tech-savvy, including familiarity with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
- Successful completion of 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.
Benefits
- Fully paid, three-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 opportunities.
- Expert coaching and support from Lead BTs, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
