Behavior Specialist- No Experience Needed, Paid Training

Center for Social Dynamics•San Bruno, CA

66d•$22 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level position at Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) that serves as the first step in a structured career path, offering opportunities for advancement, further education, and leadership. The role involves working with children to help them build communication, social, and life skills through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The Behavior Specialist will use play, games, and evidence-based strategies in various settings, including a child's home, CSD centers, or the community. Prior experience is not required, as comprehensive training and support are provided. The position emphasizes making a difference in children's lives and supporting their families through progress and growth.

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

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 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.