Play Based Behavior Technician

Cortica • Thousand Oaks, CA

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About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role supports children and families through a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model that builds on each child’s abilities and fosters skills and positive relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care combines neuroscience and developmental models and is delivered in collaboration with families and clinicians.

The position includes a comprehensive, fully paid, two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training, followed by ongoing professional development and coaching. Behavior Technicians work alongside BCBAs and professionals from fields including speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing. Career growth options include the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, BCBA roles, and corporate support roles. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.

Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degree as education options.
• Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
• Technology proficiency with electronic medical record (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 between client sites within the required 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 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.
• Coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
• Career advancement opportunities, including the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, BCBA roles, and corporate support roles.

What This Job Offers

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