Autism Aide - Alamogordo - Training

Your Next Step Into a Career That Changes Lives

Starting Pay: $17–$25 per hour, based on experience.

• Career Compass: clear growth pathway from day one.
• Free college or tuition reimbursement to help earn a degree.
• Recognition and milestones as you grow.
• Flexible schedules + paid training so you can learn, earn, and thrive.

As a Behavior Specialist, you’ll:

• 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, at one of our centers, or out in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by our clinical leaders while celebrating small wins that lead to big growth.
• Work in a flexible, on‑the‑go role where no two days look the same.

Kids smiling because they can now say a new word, share a toy, or join in play; families feeling hope and relief as 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.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Flexible availability, especially Mon–Fri afternoons/evenings + Saturdays.
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID – CA mandated).
• Reliable transportation.
• Comfortable working with diverse populations.
• Willingness to complete training and documentation.
• Ability to frequently sit and stand; remain at pace with clients.

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work.
• Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of 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 of items up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car.

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

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.