Behavior Technician – Rewarding Career Supporting Children & Families | Paid Training

Cortica • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

Cortica is seeking compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model, building on each child’s abilities and supporting skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care is informed by neuroscience and developmental models and delivered collaboratively with families and clinicians.

Technicians provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services, implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, use evidence-based practices, and document session data to support treatment goals. They collaborate with families and supervisors, follow crisis protocols including de-escalation and mandated reporting, and travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

The position offers paid, two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors. Career development opportunities include advancement to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles. The advertised pay range is $20.87–$28.00 per hour, based on experience and education. Part-time schedules are available in five-, three-, or two-day-per-week options, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.

Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
• Willingness to obtain a BCAT credential within 90 days of the start date; training is provided.
• Ability to travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
• 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 crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.
• Travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

• Paid two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on 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 and training opportunities.
• 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.
• Predictable schedules with flexible part-time options and opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED