Behavior Specialist

Center for Social Dynamics

. Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help children build communication, social, and life skills .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeNatomas • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to engage children through play and evidence-based strategies to enhance communication, social, and life skills. Exhibits flexibility and compassion while working with diverse populations in various settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

H.S. Diploma Or GEDFlexible AvailabilityProof Of VaccinationsReliable TransportationInterest In Working With Children

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Soft Skills

PatienceEnergyOptimism

Industry Keywords

Evidence-Based StrategiesCommunication SkillsSocial SkillsLife SkillsPersonalized PlansDevelopmental MilestonesTraining And DocumentationDiverse Populations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help children build communication, social, and life skills
Bring energy and compassion to sessions at children’s homes, CSD centers, schools, or in the community
Follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders
Celebrate children’s developmental milestones and progress
Participate in paid training, coaching, and career development
Work in a flexible, on-the-go role with varied daily activities
Frequently sit and stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, pull, and handle documents or computer equipment
Occasionally lift, carry, or move items up to 20 pounds
Occasionally drive to service locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma or GED
Flexible availability, especially Monday–Friday afternoons/evenings and 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 and keep pace with the client
Patience, energy, and optimism
Interest in working with children
No prior experience required; training provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Bonus opportunities
Paid drive time
Mileage reimbursement
Company-issued cell phone
Free college or tuition reimbursement (Dreams Come True Program)
Flexible schedules
Paid training
Hands-on training
Career advancement
Career pathway and mapped-out career milestones
Recognition and milestone rewards
Vibrant team culture