Behavior TechnicianAt — Cortica

• Provide direct implementation of holistic, neurodiversity-affirming behavioranalytic
services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other
neurodevelopmental differences in one-on-one and group settings.
• Implement Cortica’s Whole Child Approach according to treatment plans and
strategies provided and overseen by the assigned Board-Certified Behavior
Analyst (BCBA).
• Provide client self-care skill development in collaboration with caregivers
including toilet training, personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Deliver behavior-analytic care in various settings including home, community,
school, clinic or other designated settings as determined in the child’s
assessment and treatment plan.
• Travel to various settings for care delivery within the designated region as
assigned by clinic location.
• Complete all documentation requirements including data collection and
session notes during the session.
• Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including safety and deescalation
strategies, first aid strategies, and mandated reporting.

Tasks:

• Adapt to various situations and remain calm in unpredictable and stressful situations.
• Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference
assessments and data collection.
• Complete all documentation requirements including data collection and
session notes during the session.
• Deliver behavior-analytic care in various settings including home, community, school, clinic or other designated settings as determined in the child’s assessment and treatment plan.
• Provide client self-care skill development in collaboration with caregivers
including toilet training, personal hygiene, and dressing.

Training:

The position will begin with a mandatory training in which the student will learn and obtain the necessary information for the Board Certified Autism Technician Certification. The training is classroom based in the beginning and will transition to observational based training starting on week 3. Upon completing training, the student will begin working 1:1 with their clients. Approximately 20% of the time students spend working with clients monthly will be supervised by the case supervisor (BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Learning Outcome;

The Behavior Technician provides direct behavior-analytic services to
autistic children and others with neurodevelopmental differences and works as part of a transdisciplinary treatment team in various settings, including home, clinic, school, and community settings. Utilize a strengths-based treatment approach developed in collaboration with
the BCBA and the transdisciplinary team.