Autism Aide - Paid Training- Santa Fe, NM

Starting Pay: $23–$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.

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

We provide training and ongoing support – no prior experience required.

• Kids smiling because they can now say a new word, share a toy, or join in play; achieving life‑changing milestones.
• Families feeling hope and relief because they see 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

• You enjoy working with children and making a difference.
• You are patient, dependable, and compassionate.
• You 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.

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work.
• Constant sitting; 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 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 believe in possibilities. From a child’s first breakthrough to every milestone after, we’re building futures filled with growth, confidence, and joy. 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 our TRUE values:
Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence.

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 encourages all individuals, including those with prior criminal histories, to apply.