Child Development Interventionist (Paid Training)

Cortica•Dana Point, CA

About The Position

Cortica is seeking 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 model and collaborates with families and clinicians to help children build skills and positive relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care is informed by neuroscience and developmental models and delivered in a transdisciplinary environment with experts in fields including speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing. The position includes a two-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training. Cortica offers predictable schedules and part-time options of two, three, or five days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours. The role requires reliable transportation and travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor's or master's degree is also accepted.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

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 using reliable transportation.

Benefits

Hourly pay of $21.18 to $28.42, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules, including flexible part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
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 in-person and online professional development.
Expert coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including pursuing a BCBA role, advancing on the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or moving into a corporate support role.