Behavior Technician (Paid Training)

Cortica • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role provides an opportunity to contribute to individualized, strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming care and to develop professionally through paid training, ongoing coaching, and career advancement opportunities.

Technicians deliver one-to-one and group services, implement behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, document session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The work follows a transdisciplinary approach, partnering with clinicians and experts across fields to support children and their families. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation, as well as completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review. The position offers part-time scheduling options of two, three, or five days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.

Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an education option.
• Willingness to obtain the Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) credential within 90 days of the start date; training is provided.
• Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
• Comfort 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 in collaboration 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

• Fully paid, two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training, BCAT exam review, and coverage of exam fees.
• Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement; toll reimbursement in select areas.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Ongoing professional development through in-person and online training.
• Coaching and support 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.
• Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay.

What This Job Offers

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