Behavior Specialist - Autism Support Services | Solano County

Center for Social Dynamics•Vallejo, CA

5d•$20 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

This is not just an entry-level job; it's the first step in a mapped-out journey toward a degree, a promotion, and even leadership. At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we invite changemakers who believe that every child deserves to shine and succeed. We partner with schools to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs, helping them succeed in both special and general education settings. As a Behavior Specialist, you will use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help children build communication, social, and life skills. You will 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 will follow personalized plans designed by our clinical leaders while celebrating small wins that lead to big growth. This is a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days look the same. We provide training and support every step of the way, so prior experience is not required. Success in this role means helping children achieve life-changing milestones, families feeling hope and relief as they see progress, and you growing through paid training, coaching, and mapped-out career milestones. CSD lives its TRUE values: Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence.

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

Nice To Haves

Enjoy working with children and making a difference
Patient, dependable, and compassionate
Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
Thrive in structured, school-based environments

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.
Complete training and documentation.
Frequently sit and stand; keeping pace with your client.