Entry Level Psychology Role

About the position

As a Behavior Specialist at CSD, you’ll play a key role in supporting children with autism. Using strategies backed by science (called Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA), you’ll help kids build important life skills—like communication, social interaction, and daily routines—in their homes, at our centers, or in community settings. You’ll follow a personalized plan created by our clinical team and bring energy, compassion, and structure to each session. Whether you're playing games, guiding through tasks, or celebrating a small win, your support helps children grow in big ways. This is a flexible, on-the-go role perfect for someone who’s passionate about making a difference and thrives in dynamic environments. Training is provided, and you'll always have support from our experienced clinical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts 100% of scheduled sessions, unless time-off has been granted or the parents of the client have communicated to the clinical team that they would not like for the hours to be provided.
• Primarily responsible for conducting subbing sessions for other clients to sustain the productivity margin if a session is cancelled by the family.
• Implements individualized treatment goals and Behavioral Intervention Plans in response to the direction provided by the Clinical Director and Senior Clinical Leader/Clinical Leader and/or other clinical staff.
• Travels to Center, Home, and other community settings to deliver services.
• Renders completed sessions daily and writes thorough notes.
• Communicates schedule changes and cancellations to clinical team immediately.
• Participates in regular meetings and promptly communicates with Clinical Leaders/Clinical Directors regarding Treatment Plans and Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Fulfills the timely completion of necessary clinical documentation and communication of Daily Treatment Session Notes, Daily Treatment Target Data, and Daily Behavior Data.
• Keeps updated with other site-related documents and current clinical reports for each child served.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in special education and related fields.
• Attends staff meetings, in-services, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Flexible availability - high demand for time Monday through Thursday from 3-8 pm and Saturday.
• Complete new hire training conducted online and in person.
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, and COVID – California mandated).
• Reliable transportation required.
• Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally and economically diverse population.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software.

Benefits

• Competitive, market pay based on experience, location, and skills.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement.
• CSD issued cell phone.
• Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come True program.