Play-Based Therapist

Cortica; Carlsbad (CA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Cell phone stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonus

401(k) with company matching

Saturdays hours

Descripción de la vacante

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental in California is seeking a flexible Behavior Technician to work directly with children on autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. You will help them build life skills, gain confidence, and celebrate progress in a supportive, training-rich environment.

No ABA experience required; Cortica provides comprehensive training, two-week in-person onboarding, and ongoing coaching.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between client locations within approximately a 30–40-minute radius.
• Comfort using technology and willingness to learn electronic medical record systems, and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsabilidades

• Work directly with children to help build life skills.
• Support learning and development in home and clinic settings.
• Travel between client locations within a 30–40 minute radius.
• Use EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools to document progress.

Conocimientos

Patience

Reliability

Adaptability

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Start your journey with Cortica!

Join our team of compassionate, mission-driven professionals who are passionate about helping children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

As a Behavior Technician, you'll work directly with children to help them build important life skills, develop confidence, and celebrate their progress.

No prior ABA experience? No problem! Whether you're coming from childcare, education, recreation, healthcare, or simply have a passion for working with children, Cortica will provide the training, tools, and support you need to get started and build a rewarding career.

Pay: $20.87 – $28.00 per hour

Who We're Looking For

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds! Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required. We're looking for people who are:

• Passionate about working with children and helping others learn and grow.
• Patient, dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable building relationships and creating fun, engaging experiences.
• Interested in developing new skills and making a meaningful difference.

You may be a great fit if you have experience as a:

• Childcare provider, nanny, or babysitter.
• Preschool or elementary school teacher.
• Teaching assistant, paraprofessional, or instructional aide.
• Camp counselor, coach, or youth program leader.
• Healthcare, behavioral health, or social services professional.

You'll also need:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between client locations within approximately a 30–40-minute radius.
• Comfort using technology and willingness to learn electronic medical record systems, and Microsoft Office tools.

Why Cortica?

We know life outside of work matters! We offer part-time schedules designed to provide consistency and flexibility:

Choose from 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week schedule options (Minimum of 3 hours per day).

Enjoy a predictable schedule with a single, direct rate of pay.

Have opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.

$20.87–$28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.

Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement between client sessions, with toll reimbursement in select areas.

Cell phone stipend.

$250–$500 employee referral bonus.

401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

Paid Training & Ongoing Support

We invest in your success from day one with a comprehensive, two-week, in-person training and orientation program. You'll receive hands‑on training, guidance, and ongoing coaching from experienced team members so you can feel confident in your role.

You'll never be expected to figure it out alone. Work alongside Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors who are invested in your growth.

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Cortica offers opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. Whether you're interested in pursuing a future as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), advancing through our Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or exploring opportunities in corporate support, we'll help you discover what's possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). For more details, visit the full job description h e re .

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Cortica is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified candidates with criminal histories and/or driving violations will be considered and are not automatically disqualified from employment, consistent with applicable federal law, the California Fair Chance Act, and local ordinances.

Driving Requirement
This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.

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As set forth in Cortica - Neurodevelopmental’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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