Entry Level Psychology Role- Santa Clara

Center for Social Dynamics•Santa Clara, CA

56d•$22 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level role designed as the first step in a mapped-out career journey, potentially leading to a degree, promotion, and leadership. The company, Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), focuses on helping children grow through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), emphasizing play, progress, and joy. The role involves working with children to build communication, social, and life skills using evidence-based strategies. The position requires flexibility, compassion, and the ability to follow personalized plans. No prior experience is needed as training and support will be provided. Success in this role is measured by the positive impact on children and families, and the professional growth of the employee through paid training and career milestones.

Requirements

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