Behavior Specialist - Entry Level - Walnut Creek
About The Position
This is an entry-level position that serves as the first step in a structured career path toward a degree, promotion, and leadership. The role involves partnering with schools to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. Behavior Specialists use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help children build communication, social, and life skills. They bring energy and compassion to sessions conducted at a child's home, CSD centers, or in the community, following personalized plans designed by clinical leaders. The role is flexible and dynamic, with no prior experience required as comprehensive training and support are provided.
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
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.
Benefits
- Free college or tuition reimbursement
- Recognition and milestones as you grow
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
