Behavior Specialist- Entry Level

Behavior Specialist - Entry Level Role

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) invites you to join our dynamic, growth‑oriented team. This role is an entry‑level position that forms the first step in a structured career path, eventually leading to a degree, promotion, and future leadership opportunities.

Location:

Honolulu, HI

Salary: $20‑$27 per hour based on experience.

Schedule:

Flexible. Part‑time with potential for full‑time growth.

• Paid training
• Career Compass – exclusive employee program for clarity from day one
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• CSD‑issued cell phone
• Bonus eligibility
• Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come True program

• Conduct scheduled sessions with children with autism, delivering services in homes, centers, or community settings.
• Follow individualized treatment plans and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) created by the Clinical Director and team.
• Substitute sessions for other clients as needed, primarily on Saturdays and within employee availability.
• Travel to center, client homes, and community locations.
• Document completed sessions daily with thorough notes, including treatment session notes, target data, and behavior data.
• Communicate schedule changes and cancellations promptly to the clinical team.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑services, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
• Keep current with new research and trends in special‑education and related fields.
• Additional duties as assigned by regional leadership.

• Competitive, market pay based on experience, location and skills.
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement.
• CSD issued cell phone.
• Free college or tuition reimbursement through the Dreams Come True program.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Enjoy working with children and making a difference.
• Flexible availability:
  Monday‑Thursday 3‑8 pm and Saturdays.
• Completion of new hire training (online and in‑person).
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID – California mandated).
• Reliable transportation.
• Experience working with ethnically, linguistically, culturally and economically diverse populations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good judgment and decision‑making, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Basic computer/word processing skills.

• Constant visual stimulation (close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work).
• Constant sitting; frequent up and down from chair.
• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening.
• Constant document handling, copier and fax use, filing.
• Frequent typing, computer use.
• Occasional walking around building.
• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving items up to 20 lb.
• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting, using upper and lower limbs to drive car.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading of toys and materials in home visits (10 %).

CSD is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CSD is dedicated to ensuring fair hiring practices and encourages all individuals, including those with prior criminal histories, to apply.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care