Behavior Specialist - Palm Desert, CA
About The Position
As a Behavior Specialist, you’ll use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids 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 their centers, or out in the community. You will follow personalized plans designed by 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 every step of the way. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, are patient, dependable, compassionate, communicate clearly, work well as part of a team, and thrive in structured, school-based environments.
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.
Benefits
- Free college or tuition reimbursement
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training
- 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
