Behavior Specialist / RBT

About the Role

As a Behavior Specialist, you will use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help children build communication, social, and life skills. You will follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders and work in flexible, on-the-go settings like a child's home, CSD centers, or in the community. Prior experience is not required; comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided.

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.
• Follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders.
• Celebrate client milestones and growth.

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
• Consistent 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

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.

What Makes This Role Different

• Career Compass: Clarity from day one with your growth pathway.
• Dreams Come True: Free college or tuition reimbursement.
• Career Rewards: Recognition and milestones as you grow.
• Flexible schedules + paid training.

Compensation

• Starting Pay: $22–$27 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Consistent weekday schedule (no weekends)
• School-year calendar with holidays aligned to district schedules
• Meaningful, hands-on experience with students
• Collaborative team environment