Child Development Interventionist

Cortica • Dover, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model that builds on each child’s unique abilities and supports skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care combines neuroscience and developmental models to help children thrive.

Behavior Technicians provide individual and group behavior-analytic services, implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, use evidence-based practices, document session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The position includes crisis-protocol responsibilities, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.

Cortica offers paid training and certification support, predictable scheduling, referral bonuses, paid drive time and mileage reimbursement, a 401(k) with company matching, ongoing professional development, coaching, and career advancement opportunities. Technicians work collaboratively with clinicians and experts across disciplines, including speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.

Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• High school education or equivalent; the posting also recognizes candidates with bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
• Willingness to obtain a Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) credential within 90 days of the start date; training is provided.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within a 30–40-minute drive radius.
• 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.

Benefits

• Pay range of $23.62 to $31.69 per hour, based on experience and education.
• Predictable schedules, with part-time options of five, three, or two days per week and opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
• Four-week, in-person paid orientation and training, including BCAT exam review and coverage of exam fees.
• Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
• Paid drive time, mileage reimbursement, and toll reimbursement in select areas.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Ongoing professional development through in-person and online training.
• Coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
• Career advancement opportunities, including a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED