Entry Level Behavioral Specialist (Paid Training)

Cortica•Glendale, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavioral Interventionists to provide care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role offers paid, in-person training and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Behavioral Interventionists work with families and supervisors, using a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model to build on children’s abilities and support skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. The position includes part-time schedule options of five, three, or two days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours. It requires consistent travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. The position requires successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an educational background option.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Technology proficiency 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.
Interest in career advancement to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or a corporate support role.

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

Pay range of $20.87–$28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay and flexible part-time options.
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.
Supportive coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities.
Collaboration with professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.