Behavior Technician (Paid-training)

Cortica•Chandler, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to deliver behavior-analytic care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model and collaborates with families and clinicians to help children develop abilities and skills that translate across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians work alongside experts across disciplines, including behavioral, speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as counseling and medical professionals. The position includes a three-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training and certification support. Employees receive coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors, and may pursue career advancement through the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, a BCBA role, or corporate support roles. The posting describes part-time roles with five-day work schedules, morning and afternoon shifts, and opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also notes bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Comfort 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.
Travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

Pay range of $21.73 to $29.15 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay.
Three-week, fully paid, in-person training and certification.
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, Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.