Behavioral Technician

**Title:** Behavior Technician (Naturalistic, Play-Based ABA)

**Cortica** is looking for dedicated, compassionate **Behavior Technicians** to join our growing team and help us design and deliver life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. At Cortica, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose, growth, and support.

**What We Offer:**

• **Pay Range:** $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education.
• **Thoughtfully Designed Schedules:** We offer a predictable schedule with a single, direct rate of pay, including:
• **Part-time roles** with flexible 5-, 3- or 2-day-per-week options.
• **Opportunities** to pick up additional hours on Saturdays
• **Fully Paid Training:** Kickstart your career with Cortica with a comprehensive 2-week, in-person orientation that includes hands-on training. We’re invested in your success from day one.
• **Referral Bonus:** Earn between **$250-$500** for successful referrals.
• **Cell Phone Stipend:** Stay connected with support from us.
• **Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement:** We value your time on the road and include toll reimbursement in select areas.
• **401(k) with Company Matching:** Secure your future with our generous plan.
• **Ongoing Professional Development:** Access continuous training through in-person and online opportunities.
• **Supportive Environment:** Collaborate with and receive expert coaching from **Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors** who champion your growth.
• **Career Advancement:**Opportunities to grow your career by advancing to a BCBA role, ascending the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or serving in a corporate support role.
• **Learn from Experts in Other Fields:** Partner with BCBAs and experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.

**Your Impact & Responsibilities:**

• Provide 1:1 and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
• Implement positive behavior strategies developed with your BCBA.
• Use evidence-based practices to create meaningful progress for families.
• Document session data to track and support treatment goals.
• Collaborate closely with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
• Follow Cortica's crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.

**Who We’re Looking For:**

• Experience working with children (experience with autism is a plus!).
• High School or equivalent, bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
• Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

**Our Inclusive Culture:**

• **Transdisciplinary Approach:** Collaborate with experts in various fields to care for the whole child.
• **Collaborative Process:** Develop individualized care plans alongside families and clinicians.
• **Strength-Based, Neurodiversity-Affirming Model:** Focus on building on each child’s unique strengths rather than emphasizing deficits.

Join Cortica’s team and make a meaningful impact by applying a **strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model**. Help children recognize and build on their unique abilities, fostering positive relationships and skills that translate across home, school, and community settings. Be part of a progressive approach that combines neuroscience and developmental models to empower each child to thrive.

**Ready to make a difference? Apply today!**

*Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). For more details, visit the full job description*[***here***](https://tinyurl.com/34pm5v9y)*.*

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**Fair Chance Ordinance Compliance**

Cortica is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified candidates with criminal histories and/or driving violations will be considered and are not automatically disqualified from employment, consistent with applicable federal law, the California Fair Chance Act, and local ordinances.

**Driving Requirement**

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

**E-Verify Participation**

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