Entry-Level Behavioral Interventionist (Paid Training)

About this role

<p><strong>Title</strong>: Behavior Technician (Play-Based ABA)</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Irvine, CA and surrounding areas within OC</p> <p><strong>Cortica</strong> is looking for dedicated, compassionate <strong>Behavior Technicians</strong> to join our growing team and help us design and deliver life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. At Cortica, we don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose, growth, and support.</p> <p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Pay Range:</strong> $21.18-$28.42 per hour, based on education and experience </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fully guaranteed hours (no cancellation policy)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Part-time roles with 2 or 5 day-per-week options during the afternoon hours</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Fully Paid Training & Certification: </strong>Kickstart your career with Cortica with a comprehensive 3-week, in-person orientation that includes hands-on training, We're invested in your success from day one.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Referral Bonus:</strong> Earn between <strong>$250-$500</strong> for successful referrals.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>401(k) with Company Matching:</strong> Secure your future with our generous plan.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Ongoing Professional Development:</strong> Access continuous training through in-person and online opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Supportive Environment:</strong> Collaborate with and receive expert coaching from <strong>Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors</strong> who champion your growth.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Career Advancement: </strong>Opportunities to grow your career by advancing to a BCBA role, ascending the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or serving in a corporate support role.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Learn from Experts in Other Fields:</strong> Partner with BCBAs and experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><em>What will you do?</em></strong><em> </em><em> </em></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in both 1:1 and group settings</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Implement positive behavior strategies as developed and analyzed with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Implement strategies with children including antecedent and consequence (reinforcement) strategies, based on developed treatment plans and strategies with their BCBA</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fulfill all documentation requirements including the use of data collection of strategies and goals, completion of session notes during the session</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Team members must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><em>We’d love to hear from you if:</em></strong><em> </em></p> <ul> <li>You have experience working with children, preferably children with autism.</li> <li>You are currently a Registered Behavior Technician or <span class="TextRun SCXW69854005 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW69854005 BCX0">Board-Certified</span><span class="NormalTextRun…