Behavior Specialist

Job Description

Behavior Specialist | Center for Social Dynamics (CSD)

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), located across various service areas within California. CSD is a mission-driven organization dedicated to opening up a world of possibilities for individuals with autism and other developmental needs through science, compassion, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The company fosters a vibrant culture, guided by TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—and offers extensive hands-on training and clear career pathways. This role is a vital first step in a career that directly impacts children’s growth and development, helping them achieve life-changing milestones and truly lighting up lives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Flexible schedule
• Location: In-person, various locations within a service area in California
• Pay: $22–$27 hourly
• Mission: Help individuals with autism and developmental needs build communication, social, and life skills to achieve growth.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Implement: Implement personalized, evidence-based strategies, often utilizing play and games, to facilitate the development of communication, social, and essential life skills in children.
• Conduct: Conduct engaging and compassionate therapy sessions, bringing a positive presence to diverse settings such as a child’s home, CSD centers, or within the broader community.
• Collaborate: Work closely with clinical leaders by diligently following individualized treatment plans and accurately documenting client progress to ensure continuous growth.
• Adapt: Maintain flexibility and adaptability in an on-the-go role where client needs and daily activities are varied and evolving.
• Celebrate: Identify and celebrate small achievements and significant milestones with children and their families, reinforcing progress and fostering hope.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career professional holding a H.S. Diploma or GED, passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and eager to learn Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies.
• Experience: No prior experience is required, as comprehensive paid training, hands-on mentorship, and clear career advancement pathways are provided from day one.
• Skills: Possess patience, energy, and optimism; demonstrate comfort working effectively with diverse populations; and committed to completing necessary training and thorough documentation.
• Requirements: Reliable transportation, flexible availability to accommodate afternoon, evening, and Saturday sessions, and proof of required vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID – CA mandated).