Behavior Specialist

About the Role

As a Behavior Specialist at Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), you will use evidence-based strategies to help children build essential communication, social, and life skills. This role is designed for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and seeking a clear career growth path.

Key Responsibilities

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills.
• Bring energy and compassion to each session in various settings: child’s home, CSD centers, or the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders.
• Celebrate small wins that lead to significant growth for the child.
• Work in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days are the same.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Flexible availability (especially Mon–Fri afternoons/evenings + Saturdays).
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella).
• 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 (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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About Us

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is dedicated to opening up a world of possibilities for individuals with autism and other developmental needs. We partner with schools to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. CSD lives by its TRUE values: Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence.