Early Interventionist (Paid Training)

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Monroe, CT

7d•$20 - $27

About The Position

Cortica is hiring dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role includes paid, two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training, BCAT exam review, and exam fees covered. Employees can receive expert coaching and ongoing professional development, and may advance to a BCBA role, progress on the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or move into a corporate support role. The position uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach focused on each child’s abilities and on building skills and relationships that carry across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians work with families and clinicians in a collaborative, transdisciplinary care model. The role requires regular travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. A post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review are required.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed.
Obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of the start date.
Consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Successfully complete 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

Pay range of $20.41 to $27.39 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedule with a single, direct rate of pay.
Flexible part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Paid two-week in-person training and coverage of BCAT exam fees.
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 career advancement opportunities.