Behavior Technician (Paid-training)
About The Position
Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model, with an emphasis on helping children build on their abilities and develop skills that transfer across home, school, and community settings. Cortica combines neuroscience and developmental models to support each child’s growth. Behavior Technicians provide individual and group behavior-analytic services, implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, document session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The position includes a three-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training. Technicians work with a transdisciplinary team that may include professionals in speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners. 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 role 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 lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
- Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
- Tech-savvy, 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 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.
- 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.
- Expert coaching and support from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
- Career advancement opportunities, including advancement to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or 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
