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

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Torrance, CA

9d•$21 - $28

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide behavior-analytic care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model and works collaboratively with children’s families, BCBAs, supervisors, and other clinical professionals to support progress across home, school, and community settings. Cortica provides a two-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training. Employees receive ongoing professional development, expert coaching, and opportunities to advance through the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, pursue a BCBA role, or move into corporate support. The position requires reliable transportation and travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius. Part-time schedules are available in 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options, with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.

Requirements

Experience working with children; experience with autism is a plus.
High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as acceptable.
Willingness to obtain a BCAT credential within 90 days of the start date; training is provided.
Ability to consistently 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.
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.
Collaborate with families and clinicians on individualized care plans.
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.
Predictable schedules with a single direct rate of pay.
Fully 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 through in-person and online training.
Expert coaching and support from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, a BCBA role, and corporate support roles.