Behavior Specialist - Yelm, WA

Your Next Step Into a Career That Changes Lives

This isn’t just an entry‑level job. It’s the first step in a mapped‑out journey toward a degree, a promotion, and even leadership. We invite compassionate changemakers who believe every student deserves the support to succeed.

Starting Pay: $20–$25 per hour, based on experience.

• 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 + paid training so you can learn, earn, and thrive.

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe in possibilities. We partner with schools to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs—helping them succeed in both special and general education settings. Our TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—guide everything we do.

As a Behavior Specialist, you’ll use play, games, and evidence‑based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills. You’ll bring energy and compassion to each session—whether it’s at a child’s home, one of our centers, or out in the community. You’ll follow personalized plans designed by our clinical leaders while celebrating small wins that lead to big growth. The role is flexible and on‑the‑go, with no two days looking the same.

No prior experience is required; we’ll train you and support you every step of the way.

Kids smiling because they can now say a new word, share a toy, or join in play; families feeling hope and relief because they see progress; you growing 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

This role is for you if you enjoy working with children and making a difference, are patient, dependable, and compassionate, and communicate clearly and work well as part of a team. You thrive in structured, school‑based environments.

• H.S. 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
• Ready to apply and grow with our career pathways

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 qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.