Behavioral Technician (Paid Training)
About The Position
Cortica is seeking dedicated and 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 model that builds on each child’s abilities and supports skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care combines neuroscience and developmental models and involves collaboration with families and clinicians. The position includes a comprehensive, fully paid, three-week in-person orientation with hands-on training. Behavior Technicians receive ongoing professional development and coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors, and may have opportunities to advance on the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, pursue a BCBA role, or move into a corporate support role. The role also involves collaborating with experts in speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.
Requirements
- Experience working with children.
- High school education or equivalent; candidates may also have a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Technology skills, including experience 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
- Implement positive behavior strategies developed with the 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 $20.87 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
- 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 training.
- Supportive coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
- Career advancement opportunities, including the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, a BCBA role, or corporate support roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
