Behavior Technician (Naturalistic, Play-Based ABA)

Job Description

Behavior Technician (Naturalistic, Play-Based ABA) | Cortica

The Tone:
This is a field-based Behavior Technician role at Cortica, supporting families within a specified service area, requiring consistent travel within a 30-40 minute radius. Cortica is dedicated to designing and delivering life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences, employing a comprehensive, transdisciplinary approach. This position offers a career with purpose, growth, and robust support, going beyond just a job to foster individual development. Behavior Technicians are instrumental in applying Cortica’s strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model, directly helping children recognize and build on their unique abilities. They foster positive relationships and develop essential skills that benefit children across home, school, and community settings, empowering each child to thrive through a progressive approach combining neuroscience and developmental models.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: Field-based within a service area
• Pay: $20.87–$28 hourly
• Team: Supported by Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors
• Mission: Deliver one-on-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with neurodevelopmental differences, implementing positive behavior strategies.
• Tech Stack: EMR systems, Microsoft Office tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Service Delivery: Provide individualized and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences, focusing on naturalistic and play-based ABA methods.
• Strategy Implementation: Implement positive behavior strategies and care plans developed collaboratively with your BCBA, ensuring evidence-based practices lead to meaningful progress for families.
• Data Management: Accurately document session data using EMR systems to diligently track progress, measure outcomes, and support the achievement of established treatment goals.
• Collaborative Partnership: Collaborate closely with families and a multidisciplinary team, including supervisors and experts from various fields, to build supportive environments that extend beyond therapy sessions.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to Cortica’s crisis protocols, which include de-escalation techniques and mandated reporting, to ensure the safety and well-being of all children and staff.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career professional possessing a High School diploma or equivalent, with a clear willingness to achieve BCAT certification within the first 90 days of employment, for which all necessary training will be provided.
• Experience: Demonstrated prior experience working with children, showing proficiency in navigating EMR systems and utilizing Microsoft Office tools effectively for documentation and communication.
• Skills: Capability in implementing positive behavior strategies, meticulous documentation of session data, proficient crisis de-escalation techniques, and consistent ability to travel reliably between client sites within a 30-40 minute radius.
• Bonus: Strong preference for candidates who possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or have direct experience working with children on the autism spectrum.