Afterschool Behavior Technician

Cortica Care; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid holidays and wellness days

Tuition reimbursement for professional development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cortica Care is seeking a Behavior Technician to provide direct behavior therapy services to children with autism in various settings including home and school. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and be committed to obtaining BCAT credentials through training. This position offers a supportive culture with comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a competitive pay range between $21.18 and $28.42.

Join our mission to enhance the lives of children with neurodevelopmental differences!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with autism.
• Registered Behavior Technician or willing to obtain BCAT within 45 days.
• Proficient with computer software, including electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavior therapy services to individuals with autism.
• Implement treatment plans developed by BCBA.
• Complete comprehensive documentation for therapy sessions.

Skills

Experience working with children, preferably those with autism

Willingness to obtain BCAT credential

Valid California Driver’s license

Proficiency in electronic medical records and Microsoft Office

Ability to work in late afternoons and evenings

Education

Registered Behavior Technician certification or BCAT

Job description

Cortica is looking for a Behavior Technician to join its growing team! In this role, you will provide direct behavior therapy services to individuals with autism and work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, growing healthcare company. We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life‑changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission.

What will you do:

• Attend Cortica’s paid orientation and complete Cortica’s Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) training.
• Provide direct implementation of behavior‑analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in both 1:1 and group settings.
• Implement positive behavior strategies as developed and analyzed with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Implement strategies with children including antecedent and consequence (reinforcement) strategies, based on developed treatment plans and strategies with their BCBA.
• Work in the home, community, school, clinic or other designated settings with children and their families providing direct behavior‑analytic care as determined in the child’s assessment and treatment plan.
• Fulfill all documentation requirements including the use of data collection of strategies and goals, completion of session notes during the session.
• Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection.
• Work with families and supervisor to establish an environment supportive of treatment and education across all settings of care.
• Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including de‑escalation strategies, first aid strategies, mandated reporting.
• Serve as a representative of the Cortica Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, demonstrating professionalism with all families and colleagues in written and spoken communication as well as professional dress and demeanor.
• In this role you are required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Team members must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have experience working with children, preferably children with autism.
• You are currently a Registered Behavior Technician or Board‑Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) or are willing to obtain the BCAT credential via Cortica’s training program within the first 45 days.
• You are available to work in the late afternoons and evenings.
• You possess a valid California Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• You are skilled at using software and systems including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products.
• Live within a 17‑mile radius of Irvine, CA.

Compensation & Benefits:

Cortica cares deeply about the well‑being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth‑minded culture that helps teammates to thrive! We offer a wide range of benefits for full‑time teammates, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses. Part‑time employees who average between 26 and 29 hours during the week are eligible for sick time as well as medical, dental, and vision benefits, in accordance with company policies, the employee handbook, and benefit plan provisions. We value our teammates and the experience they bring to their roles, and are proud to provide a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of our teammates’ lives.

The base direct pay range for this opening is $21.18 to $28.42. According to your relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties.