ABA Training Lead

Job description

Cortica is looking for a **Lead Behavior Trainer**to join our growing team in Charlotte, NC! 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. We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission. ***What will you do?*** *Lead Behavior Trainer Duties and 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. *Behavior Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* - 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. - Work may be completed in person, either in clinic, in client homes, schools, or the community. - Some remote work may occur for administrative-type duties or otherwise assigned. - Required to travel within the designated region as assigned by clinic location. ***We’d love to hear from you if:*** - You hold a high school diploma or equivalent. - You bring 2+ years of experience working with children/teens/adults in the delivery of ABA services. - You currently hold a Registered Behavior Technician or Board Certified Autism Technician certification. - You 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. - You can obtain assigned safety training certification within 90 days of employment. - You have first aid/CPR training or the ability to obtain. - You have a Tuberculosis (TB) clearance or the ability to obtain. ***Your Compensation & Benefits*** Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates thrive! As a Cortica teammate, we’ll support your well-being through medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses. We value you and the experience you bring to your role, and are proud to provide you with a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of your life. 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. **Privacy Notice** Cortica is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Please review our [Privacy Notice](https://corticacare.com/privacy-policy) to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected. **Driving Requirement** This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review. **E-Verify Participation** This employer participates in E-Verify. [Click here](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) to view the E-Verify Poster and your Right to Work. Este empleador participa en E-Verify. Este empleador participa en E-Verify. [Haga clic aquí](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPosterES.pdf)para ver el cartel de E-Verify y su derecho a trabajar. #LI-SS1 #####