Behavior Technician – Entry-Level | Paid Training
About The Position
Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role delivers individual and group behavior-analytic services using a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model. Technicians work with families and clinicians to support individualized care plans and help children build skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. The position includes a two-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training. Team members receive coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors, and collaborate with professionals in fields including speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing. Career growth opportunities include advancement to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles. The posted pay range is $20.87 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience and education. Part-time schedules are available in five-, three-, or two-day-per-week options, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. The role requires reliable transportation within a 30–40-minute drive radius, and successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.
Requirements
- Experience working with children.
- High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as acceptable.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within a 30–40-minute drive radius.
- Technology skills, including experience 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 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
- Fully paid, two-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 and continuous in-person and online training.
- 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
