Behavior Technician

Cortica; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Behavior Technician to provide transformative ABA therapy to children. This role involves implementing behavior strategies, working closely with families, and ensuring high-quality care in various settings. With a strong focus on professional growth, the company offers paid training, flexible scheduling, and a supportive environment. If you're eager to make a difference in the lives of children and families, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to fostering potential and creating impactful change in the community.

Benefits

Referral Bonus ($250-$500)

Cell Phone Stipend

Paid Training

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Drive Time

Mileage Reimbursement

Continuous Training

Supportive Environment

Team Building Events

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in various settings.
• Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) or willing to obtain BCAT credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA therapy to children with autism.
• Implement positive behavior strategies as developed with BCBA.
• Fulfill documentation requirements and assist with assessments.

Skills

Child Development

Behavioral Intervention

Communication Skills

Positive Behavior Strategies

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Master's Degree

Job description

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We are immediately hiring a Behavior Interventionist in Naperville, IL, and surrounding areas to provide play-based ABA therapy to our families in the home, community, school, or clinic.

At Cortica, our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. We envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. Every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve this mission. Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team.

Starting Pay Range: $20.21-$27.11/hour

Why Cortica?

• Referral Bonus ($250-$500)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Paid Training & Amazing Onboarding Experience
• Paid Review of the BCAT Exam
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Drive Time
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Toll Reimbursement (*select areas)
• Continuous Training for Professional Growth (Online Learning System Schoox)
• Supportive Environment (Lead BIs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, ABA Supervisors)
• Advancement through internal Career Pathways (Substitute Behavioral Interventionist, Internal Job Boards)
• Monthly Team Building Events
• Work with multidisciplinary teams including BCBAs, Therapists (Speech, Music, Occupational, Physical), Counselors, Pediatricians, Pediatric Neurologists, and Nurse Practitioners.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in both 1:1 and group settings
• Implement positive behavior strategies as developed and analyzed with the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Implement strategies with children including antecedent and consequence (reinforcement) strategies, based on developed treatment plans and strategies with their BCBA
• Work in the home, community, school, clinic, or other designated settings with children and their families providing direct behavior-analytic care as determined in the child's assessment and treatment plan
• Fulfill all documentation requirements including data collection of strategies and goals, and completion of session notes during the session
• Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection

What You Know:

• You have experience working with Children (Child Development, Camp Counselor, Paraprofessional, Behavioral Interventionist, ABA Therapist, Behavior Technician)
• You love to play
• You have a High School Diploma/GED, bachelor's degree in human services (or related), or master's degree
• You possess a valid Driver's License (within the state you are working) and reliable transportation
• You are available in the early and late afternoons (maybe an occasional Saturday)
• You are currently a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) or Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) or are willing to obtain the BCAT credential via Cortica's paid training program within your first 45 days of employment

We are not just an ABA company; we are so much more…apply today to speak to a recruiter about joining our team.

If you have considered a career in mental health (mental health technician), child development, as a social worker (criminal justice), special education consultant/special education, behavioral health (behavior technician/behavior interventionist), then this is a fantastic opportunity for you! College students pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology are highly recommended to pursue a position as an ABA therapist to further understand developmental disorders such as Autism. This is just the beginning of the journey for an ABA therapist! We also support those interested in becoming a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst), behavior specialist, or ABA Adjunct Faculty. Immediately hiring – let's team up on our journeys!

EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties. You are occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Team members must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

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Driving Requirement

This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.

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