Behavior Specialist

Behavior Specialist

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) invites you to apply for the Behavior Specialist role.

Position starts at $20-$25 per hour based on experience
. You will receive paid training, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth through our Career Compass program.

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe that every child deserves a chance to shine. We're a passionate team on a mission to open up a world of possibilities for individuals with autism and other developmental needs—through science, compassion, and a whole lot of heart. From our first session to each milestone we celebrate, we bring the power of play, connection, and evidence-based care to every moment.

We live our TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—in everything we do.

As a Behavior Specialist, you’ll support children with autism using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). You’ll deliver personalized plans in homes, centers, or community settings, bringing energy, compassion, and structure to each session.

• Conduct scheduled sessions; honor time-off policies and parent communication.
• Provide subbing sessions on Saturdays and within availability when families cancel.
• Implement individualized treatment goals and Behavioral Intervention Plans directed by the Clinical Director and team.
• Travel to centers, homes, and community settings to deliver services.
• Address schedule changes, cancellations, and documentation promptly.
• Maintain daily Treatment Session Notes, Treatment Target Data, and Behavior Data.
• Keep updated with site-related documents and current clinical reports.
• Stay current on new research, trends, and developments in special education.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, trainings, and other meetings as requested.

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

• Enjoy working with children and making a difference.
• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Flexible availability: high demand Monday–Thursday 3–8 pm and Saturday.
• Complete new hire training (online and in person).
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID – California mandated).
• Reliable transportation required.
• Sensitive to diverse populations.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Good judgment, decision-making, confidentiality, discretion.
• Understand policies, procedures, regulations.
• Computer/word processing proficiency.

• Visual stimulation: close, distance, reading, computer work.
• Constant sitting; frequent standing.
• Telephone usage: speaking, listening.
• Document handling, copier, fax, filing.
• Typing, computer use.
• Occasional walking, bending, reaching, stooping, pulling.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lb.

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 consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CSD encourages individuals with prior criminal histories to apply.