Play-Based Behavior Technician
About The Position
Cortica is hiring dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model focused on each child’s unique abilities and on building positive relationships and skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. Cortica combines neuroscience and developmental models to support children and families. Behavior Technicians provide individual and group behavior-analytic services, implement strategies developed with a BCBA, document session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The position involves travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. New hires receive a three-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, BCAT exam review, and exam fee coverage, and are expected to obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of their start date.
Requirements
- Experience working with children.
- High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed.
- Willingness to obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of the start date.
- Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
- Technology skills, including familiarity 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
- Pay range of $23.64 to $31.72 per hour, based on experience and education.
- Predictable schedules with flexible two-, three-, or five-day-per-week part-time options.
- Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
- Three-week, in-person paid 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 in-person and online professional development.
- Expert coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, 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
