Behavioral Interventionist - ASL Fluent

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Anaheim, CA

2d•$21 - $28

About The Position

Cortica is hiring a compassionate, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent Behavior Technician to provide behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA model and involves working with families and clinicians to support children’s abilities, relationships, and skills across home, school, and community settings. The position requires driving within a 30–40-minute radius and a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review. Cortica provides a four-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians and ABA supervisors. The role offers a predictable schedule with part-time options of two, three, or five days per week, plus opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. Compensation is $21.18–$28.42 per hour, based on experience and education.

Requirements

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
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 an acceptable education level.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, within a 30–40-minute drive 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.
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 clinicians and experts across disciplines as part of individualized, transdisciplinary care.

Benefits

Hourly pay of $21.18 to $28.42, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with flexible two-, three-, or five-day-per-week part-time options.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Four-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training.
Referral bonus of $250 to $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.