Behavior Technician (Naturalistic, Play-Based ABA)

Job Description

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

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cortica, serving local communities with a 30-40 minute travel radius. Cortica is dedicated to designing and delivering life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. This role is crucial for applying a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model to empower each child to thrive. You will contribute to a progressive approach that combines neuroscience and developmental models, helping children recognize and build on their unique abilities to foster positive relationships and skills across home, school, and community settings.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Field-based, serving local communities (30-40 minute travel radius)
• Pay: $20.87–$28.00 per hour
• Team: Collaborates with Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, ABA Supervisors, BCBAs, speech-language therapists, music therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.
• Mission: Provide naturalistic, play-based ABA therapy to empower children with neurodevelopmental differences to thrive by building on their unique strengths.
• Tech Stack: EMR systems, Microsoft Office tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Service Delivery: Provide one-on-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
• Strategy Implementation: Implement positive behavior strategies and evidence-based practices developed collaboratively with your BCBA.
• Data Documentation: Document session data meticulously to effectively track and support individualized treatment goals.
• Environmental Support: Collaborate closely with families and supervisors to establish and maintain supportive environments for children.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to Cortica’s crisis protocols, including de-escalation techniques and mandated reporting procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School diploma or equivalent is required; a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is also considered.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience working with children. Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
• Skills: Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools. Willingness to obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of your start date (all training provided).
• Bonus: Prior experience working with individuals with autism.