ABA Behavior Technician (Play-Based)

Cortica•Miramar, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is hiring dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide play-based, strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a progressive approach combining neuroscience and developmental models to help children build on their unique abilities and develop skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians work with children and families in individual and group settings, implementing strategies developed with a BCBA and documenting progress toward treatment goals. The position involves close collaboration with families, supervisors, and clinicians across multiple disciplines. Cortica provides a four-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training and ongoing professional development. The posting describes part-time schedule options as well as opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also mentions bachelor's or master's degrees.
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.
Bachelor's or master's degree.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
Implement positive behavior strategies developed in collaboration 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 $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay and flexible part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Four-week, fully paid, in-person orientation and hands-on training.
Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
Cell phone stipend.
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 BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including the BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.
Opportunities to collaborate with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.