Behavior Technician (Entry-level)

Cortica•Peoria, AZ

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 and combines neuroscience and developmental approaches to help children build skills and positive relationships that generalize across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services, implement strategies developed with a BCBA, collect session data, and work closely with families and supervisors. The position requires reliable transportation and regular travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius. Cortica provides a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from clinical leaders.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Comfort with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

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 and a single, direct rate of pay.
Part-time schedule options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
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 through 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.