Behavior Specialist, School Services - Salinas
Center for Social Dynamics•Gilroy, CA
•$20 - $27•Hybrid
About The Position
As a Behavior Specialist, Schools you’ll use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills in a school environment. 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. Prior experience is not required as training and support will be provided.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Availability: Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:30 pm
- Current CPR certification preferred
- 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 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
- At least 6 months' experience working with special needs in a school or related setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills in a school environment.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay + bonus opportunities
- Paid drive time & mileage reimbursement
- Company-issued cell phone
- Free college or tuition reimbursement (Dreams Come True Program)
- Hands-on training, career advancement, and a vibrant team culture
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
