Behavior Technician - Paid Training

Cortica•San Francisco, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that builds on each child’s abilities and supports skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings. Technicians work with families and clinicians to deliver individualized care, drawing on a transdisciplinary team and developmental and neuroscience-informed models. The position offers a predictable schedule, paid training, and ongoing coaching and professional development. New team members complete a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training and BCAT exam review; Cortica covers the exam fees. The role requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as acceptable education.
Obtain a Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) credential within 90 days of the start date; training is provided.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.
Comfort 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.

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 consistently between client sites within the stated radius.

Benefits

Pay range of $24.88 to $33.37 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules, with part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Two-week, fully paid in-person training and orientation.
Coverage of BCAT exam fees.
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.
Coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including a path to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.
Opportunities to collaborate with professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.