Behavior Technician – Hiring Now | Paid Training
About The Position
Cortica is hiring 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, with an emphasis on helping children build on their unique abilities and develop skills for home, school, and community settings. The approach combines neuroscience and developmental models and involves collaboration with families and clinicians. Behavior Technicians deliver one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services, implement strategies developed with a BCBA, document session data, and work with families and supervisors to support treatment goals. The position includes a two-week, in-person paid orientation with hands-on training. Employees receive ongoing coaching and professional development, with potential career paths including the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, BCBA roles, or corporate support roles. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. Candidates must complete a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.
Requirements
- Experience working with children; experience with autism is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s or master’s degree also accepted.
- Willingness to obtain a 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.
- Tech-savvy and able to use 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 a 30–40-minute radius.
Benefits
- Pay range of $20.87 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
- Flexible part-time schedules with 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options.
- Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
- Two-week, fully paid, 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 BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
- Career advancement opportunities, including the BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
