Autism Aide with Training- Deming, NM
About The Position
This is an entry-level position that offers a mapped-out career journey towards a degree, promotion, and leadership. The role involves supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs in special and general education settings. The company, Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), focuses on building futures filled with growth, confidence, and joy for children. As a Behavior Specialist, you will use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help children develop communication, social, and life skills. You will bring energy and compassion to sessions conducted at a child's home, CSD centers, or in the community. You will follow personalized plans created by clinical leaders and celebrate small wins that lead to significant growth. This is a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days are the same. Prior experience is not required as training and support will be provided.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Flexible availability (especially Mon–Fri afternoons/evenings + Saturdays)
- Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella)
- 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 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
Responsibilities
- 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, 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.
- Thrive in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days look the same.
Benefits
- Free college or tuition reimbursement
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training
- Consistent weekday schedule (no weekends)
- School-year calendar with holidays aligned to district schedules
- Meaningful, hands-on experience with students
- Collaborative team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
