Autism Aide- Raton, NM

About the Opportunity

Starting Pay: $18–$25 per hour, based on experience.

As a Behavior Specialist at Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), you will use play, games, and evidence‑based strategies to help children build communication, social, and life skills. You will work in homes, centers, or community settings, following personalized plans that celebrate small wins and support significant growth.

• Use play, games, and evidence‑based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills.
• Bring energy and compassion to each session — whether it’s at a child’s home, a center, or in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders while celebrating small wins.
• Thrive in a flexible, on‑the‑go role where no two days look the same.

• Kids smile as they can say a new word, share a toy, or join in play.
• Families see hope and relief from progress.
• You grow through paid training, coaching, and mapped‑out career milestones.

• Consistent weekday schedule (no weekends)
• School‑year calendar with holidays aligned to district schedules
• Meaningful, hands‑on experience with students
• Collaborative team environment

• Career compass: clarity from day one with your growth pathway.
• Dreams come true: free college or tuition reimbursement to help you earn your degree.
• Career rewards: recognition and milestones as you grow.
• Flexible schedules plus paid training so you can learn, earn, and thrive.

• High school diploma or GED
• Flexible availability (especially Mon–Fri afternoons/evenings + Saturdays)
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID – CA mandated)
• Reliable transportation
• Comfort working with diverse populations
• Willingness to complete training and documentation
• Ability to frequently sit and stand, keeping pace with your client

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work
• Constant sitting and frequent up and down from chair
• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening
• Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing
• Frequent typing, use of computer
• Occasional walking around building
• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling
• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving items up to 20 pounds
• Occasional walking, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) partners with schools to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs, helping them succeed in both special and general education settings. We live by the TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—and are dedicated to building futures filled with growth, confidence, and joy.

• Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission.
• Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission.
• Respect for all and the value that everyone brings toward accomplishing our mission.
• Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission.

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.