Child & Adolescent Behavior Technician

Cortica•Simi Valley, CA

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated and compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based applied behavior analysis services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model, drawing on neuroscience and developmental approaches to help children build on their abilities and develop skills that generalize across home, school, and community settings. The position includes a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training and paid certification training. Behavior Technicians work alongside families, supervisors, and clinicians in a transdisciplinary care environment. They may collaborate with experts in speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.

Requirements

Experience working with children; autism experience is a plus.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an education option.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Familiarity with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

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 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.
Travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

Pay range of $20.87 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
Fully paid, two-week in-person orientation and training.
Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
Cell phone stipend.
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement, with toll reimbursement in select areas.
401(k) with company matching.
Ongoing professional development through in-person and online training.
Expert coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including the BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.
Opportunity to collaborate with experts in other fields.