Behavior Specialist – Entry Level

Center for Social Dynamics

Entry-level Behavior Specialist helping children with autism and developmental needs build communication, social, and life skills through play-based care. Supporting students at homes, centers, schools, and in communities.

Posted 8/5/2026part-timeRichmond • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to support children's communication, social, and life skills through play and evidence-based strategies while collaborating with families and educational teams. Maintains flexibility and compassion in diverse environments, ensuring adherence to personalized plans and documentation requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

H.S. Diploma or GEDFlexible AvailabilityProof of VaccinationsReliable TransportationExperience with Diverse Populations

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Soft Skills

PatienceDependabilityCompassionClear CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Evidence-Based StrategiesCommunication SkillsSocial SkillsLife SkillsDevelopmental Milestones

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, and in the community
Follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders
Celebrate small wins and support children’s developmental milestones
Work in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days are the same
Collaborate with families, schools, and team members to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs
Complete required training and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma or GED
Flexible availability, especially Monday–Friday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays
Proof of MMR, Varicella, and COVID vaccinations as mandated in California
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, dependability, compassion, clear communication, and ability to work as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free college or tuition reimbursement
Career Rewards recognition and milestones
Flexible schedules
Paid training
Consistent weekday schedule with no weekends
School-year calendar with holidays aligned to district schedules
Meaningful, hands-on experience with students
Collaborative team environment