Behavior Specialist - Downey at Center for Social Dynamics

Description

Your First Step Into a Career That Changes Lives

This isn’t just an entry-level job. It’s the first step in a mapped-out journey — toward a degree, a promotion, and even leadership. At CSD, we don’t just hire people. We invite changemakers who believe that every child deserves to shine.

Starting Pay: $20–$25 per hour, based on experience

What Makes This Role Different:

• Career Compass: clarity from day one with your growth pathway.
• Dreams Come True: free college or tuition reimbursement to help you earn your degree.
• Career Rewards: recognition and milestones as you grow.
• Flexible schedules + paid training so you can learn, earn, and thrive.
  
  

What If Growth Wasn’t a Mystery? – Introducing CSD Career Rewards!

About Us

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe in possibilities. From a child’s first session to every milestone after, we’re building futures filled with play, progress, and joy.

We meet kids where they are — at home, in schools, in the community — and help them grow through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Every day is about connection, compassion, and celebrating breakthroughs big and small.

We live our TRUE values: Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence. It’s not just how we work — it’s who we are.

At CSD, we don’t just change lives. We light them up.

About The Opportunity

As a Behavior Specialist, you’ll:

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills.
• Bring energy and compassion to each session — whether it’s at a child’s home, one of our centers, or out in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by our clinical leaders while celebrating small wins that lead to big growth.
• Thrive in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days look the same.
  
  

You don’t need prior experience — we’ll train you and support you every step of the way.

What Success Looks Like

• Kids smiling because they can now say a new word, share a toy, or join in play; achieving life changing milestones.
• Families feeling hope and relief because they see progress.
• You growing through paid training, coaching, and mapped-out career milestones.
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunities
• Paid drive time & mileage reimbursement
• Company-issued cell phone
• Free college or tuition reimbursement (Dreams Come True Program)
• Hands-on training, career advancement, and a vibrant team culture
  
  

About You

This role is for you if:

• You love working with kids and making a difference.
• You bring patience, energy, and optimism to every session.
• You thrive in flexible, dynamic environments.
• You’re ready to grow your career while helping kids grow, too.
  
  

Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Flexible availability (especially Mon–Thurs afternoons/evenings + 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; keeping pace with your client
  
  

Ready to Apply?

If you’ve been looking for a role where your work matters, where kids look forward to seeing you, and where your career path is clear — this is it.

Join us. Let’s light up lives together.

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CSD is dedicated to ensuring fair hiring practices and encourages all individuals, including those with prior criminal histories, to apply.

Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications

• You enjoy working with children and making a difference!
• 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.
  
  

Physical Requirements May Include But Is Not Limited To:

• Constant 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
• Sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and perform computer work (15%).
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading of toys and materials used in home visits (10%).
  
  

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CSD is dedicated to ensuring fair hiring practices and encourages all individuals, including those with prior criminal histories, to apply.