Cortica

Part-time Work with Kids (Entry-Level)

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

Job Description

Cortica is seeking energetic, passionate part-time Behavior Technicians to join our team in Glendale. In this role, you'll help children with autism (and other developmental differences) build communication, play, social, and daily life skills using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques.We are a unified team of doctors and therapists, specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders. Our Behavior Technicians can make a difference while gaining hands-on experience in psychology, education, and healthcare. All experience Levels are welcome to apply. We'll train you and cover all certification costs.At its core, ABA is based on the idea that behavior can be studied and improved. By identifying what motivates behavior, we can teach new skills, encourage helpful behaviors, and reduce maladaptive behaviors.Choose from the following shifts:Monday through FridayMondays/Wednesdays/FridaysTuesdays/ThursdaysHours: 3:30-6:30 or 4-7 pm.What you'll do: Provide 1:1 and group ABA services to children in clients homes/in-clinicDocument session data to track and support treatment goals.Collaborate closely with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.Follow Cortica's crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting. Your Qualifications:Experience working with children (experience with autism is a plus!)High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's or Master's DegreeWillingness to obtain your BCAT credential within 90 days of your start date (We provide all training!)Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportationTech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office toolsCompensation & Benefits:$20.87-$28.00 per hour, based on experience and educationReferral Bonus: Earn between $250-$500 for successful referralsCell Phone StipendPaid Sick LeaveMileage Reimbursement401(k) with Company MatchingLearning/Advancement Opportunities:Comprehensive 3-week orientation and hands-on continuous trainingBCAT exam review, and full coverage of your exam feesExpert coaching from Behavior Analysts and mentorsAscend within our Behavior Technician Clinical LadderChance to explore new roles as our team growsPartner with BCBAs and speech, music and occupational therapists, counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitionersApply today to learn more!EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties. You are occasionally 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.Privacy NoticeCortica is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Please review our Privacy Notice to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.Fair Chance Ordinance ComplianceCortica 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 RequirementThis position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.E-Verify ParticipationThis employer participates in E-Verify. Click here to view the E-Verify Poster and your Right to Work.Este empleador participa en E-Verify. Haga clic aquí para ver el cartel de E-Verify y su derecho a trabajar.

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