Lead Behavior Trainer

About the role

In this role, you’ll be responsible for mentoring and training new Behavior Technicians while also providing direct behavior-analytic services to autistic children and others with neurodevelopmental differences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role-model and mentor Behavior Technicians by exemplifying Cortica’s Whole Child Approach during orientation, session observations, and clinical quality checks.
• Act as the orientation lead on-site, ensuring the highest standards, managing ongoing schedule of presenters, and acting as the primary point of contact for new teammates during their first two weeks.
• Support orientation and training of new teammates by leading trainings and presentations.
• Assist the Learning & Development team to develop and support additional orientation presenters.
• Facilitate credentialing for Behavior Technicians by tracking progress and working closely with the Clinical Excellence team and local leadership to ensure BCAT preparation and testing is completed.
• Assist in delivering trainings for Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including safety training.
• Effectively manage and navigate electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office products to ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Provide direct implementation of holistic, neurodiversity-affirming behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in one-on-one and group settings for up to 20 billable hours per week.
• Implement Cortica’s Whole Child Approach according to treatment plans and strategies with the respective Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Utilize a strengths-based approach developed in collaboration with BCBA and transdisciplinary team.
• Provide client self-care skill development in collaboration with caregivers including toilet training, personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Deliver behavior analytic care in various settings, including home, community, school, and clinic, as outlined in the child’s assessment and treatment plan.
• Complete all documentation requirements timely, including data collection and session notes, during sessions.
• Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including safety and de-escalation strategies, first aid strategies, and mandated reporting.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality in alignment with Cortica policies in all scheduled sessions, meetings, and/or administrative sessions, as assigned.
• Collaborate with families and supervisor to coordinate and facilitate approved treatment plans across all settings.
• Perform duties related to clinic operations as assigned.

Requirements

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bring 2+ years of experience working with children/teens/adults in the delivery of ABA services.
• Have been with Cortica for 1+ years and completed 520 hours of direct therapy work.
• Currently hold a Registered Behavior Technician or Board Certified Autism Technician certification.
• Possess and maintain reliable and insured transportation (vehicle) and travel between 20-40 miles per day to provide therapy in client’s home, school, clinic or community locations.
• Can obtain assigned safety training certification within 90 days of employment.
• Have first aid/CPR training or the ability to obtain.
• Have a Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting.
• Paid holidays and wellness days.
• Life insurance and disability insurance options.
• Tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education.
• Referral bonuses.

Pay

The base pay range for this opening is $23.09–$30.98 per hour. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.