Lead Behavior Technician Administrator

Cortica is looking for a Lead Behavior Technician Administrator to join its growing team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing administrative support and performancemanagement to Behavior Technicians and for providing direct behavior-analytic services to autistic children and others with neurodevelopmental differences. This role works as part of atransdisciplinary treatment team in various settings, including home, clinic, school, and community settings. We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission. Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities. What will you do? Oversee the day-to-day administrative supervision of behavior technicians (BTs) in the areas of performance management, non-clinical administration, clinical accountability, leave of absence and workplace accommodations support, workers’ compensation case support, separation of employment, and time and schedule management. Establish working relationship with all direct reports throughout the teammate lifecycle from orientation through employment separation. Complete daily administration of BT time off management, BT callout management in conjunction with scheduling department, approval of additional indirect time, approval and review of BT serious incident reports (SIRs), and BT availability changes. Complete and/or assist with audits for administrative or indirect time (weekly), meal and rest break penalties – California only (per pay period), unconverted sessions (weekly). Report findings to ABA site manager and work with BTs to rectify any discrepancies. Ensure BTs have completed all compliance requirements including required clinical training through collaboration with the site’s lead behavior technician trainers (LBTs). Responsible for ensuring that all BTs meet compliance standards. Responsible for the performance management of behavior technicians by providing and documenting timely feedback, including synthesizing clinical feedback through collaboration with the site’s LBT and Clinical Excellence Supervisor (CES). Work in collaboration with the ABA site manager/ABA associate site manager as appropriate. Effectively manage and navigate electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office products to ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and communication. Behavior Technician Responsibilities: Execute all responsibilities and skills associated with the Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification. Required to be obtained with 90 days of hire. Provide direct implementation of holistic, neurodiversity-affirming behavior-analytic 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). Utilize a strengths-based treatment approach developed in collaboration with the BCBA and the transdisciplinary team. 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 setting as determined in the child’s assessment and treatment plan. Required to travel within the designated region as assigned by clinic location. Complete all documentation requirements including data collection and sessions notes during the session. Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection. Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including safety and de-escalation strategies, first aid strategies, and mandated reporting. Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality in alignment with Cortica policies in all scheduled sessions, meetings, and/or administrative sessions, as assigned. Adapt to various situations and remain calm in unpredictable or stressful situations. We’d love to hear from you if: You hold a high school diploma or equivalent You bring 1+ years of experience leading and managing direct reports You bring 2+ years of experience working with children/teens/adults in the delivery of ABA services You currently hold a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) credential or can obtain a BCAT credential within 90 days of employment You can obtain safety training certification within 90 days of employment You possess and can maintain reliable and insured transportation (vehicle) and travel between 30-45 minutes per drive to provide therapy in client’s home, school, clinic or community locations. You are first aid/CPR certified, or can become so You have or can acquire a Tuberculosis (TB) clearance Your Compensation & Benefits Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates to thrive! We offer a wide range of benefits for full-time teammates, including medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting paid holidays wellness days life insurance disability insurance options tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education referral bonuses The base pay range for this opening is $27.44 to $34.40 an hour. EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties. Please review the job description in the following link: #J-18808-Ljbffr Cortica - Neurodevelopmental