Behavior TechnicianAt — Cortica

• Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in both 1:1 and group settings.
• Serves as a representative of the Cortica Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, demonstrating professionalism with all families and colleagues in written and spoken communication as well as professional dress and demeanor.
• 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.
• Team members must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Tasks:

Implement positive behavior strategies as developed and analyzed with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Implement strategies with children including antecedent and consequence (reinforcement) strategies, based on developed treatment plans and strategies with their BCBA.
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.
Fulfill all documentation requirements including the use of data collection of strategies and goals, completion of session notes during the session.
Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection.
Work with families and supervisor to establish an environment supportive of treatment and education across all settings of care.
Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including de-escalation strategies, first aid strategies, mandated reporting.

Training:

Training Requirements: Candidates typically complete 40 hours of didactic training based on the BCAT task list. This covers fundamental ABA principles, autism characteristics, and treatment protocols.Practicum: BCAT is unique in requiring a 15-hour supervised practicum working directly as front-line staff on autism-specific treatment plans.Examination: Applicants must pass a rigorous, multiple-choice psychometric exam testing their knowledge of ABA techniques and autism-specific competencies.Regulatory Body: The credential is governed by the Behavioral Intervention Certification Council (BICC).

Learning Outcome:

Student will be able to use reinforcement and extinction.
Student will be able to implement various ABA strategies and document data.
Student will be able to collaborate with others in supporting a young learner.