Behavior Specialist

Jobtailor; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California seeks an entry-level Child Development Support professional to help children build communication, social, and life skills through play and evidence-based strategies. You will visit homes, centers, schools, and community settings.

No prior experience required; training is provided. You should have a high school diploma or GED, flexible availability including Mondays–Fridays afternoons/evenings and Saturdays, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Flexible availability including afternoons/evenings and Saturdays.
• Vaccinations as mandated in California (MMR, Varicella, COVID).
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to complete training and documentation.
• Ability to frequently sit and stand and keep pace with the client.
• Clear communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Prior experience is not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• 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, centers, schools, and in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders.
• Celebrate small wins and support life-changing developmental milestones.
• Work in a flexible, on-the-go role with varied daily activities.
• Collaborate with families and team members to support student progress.

Skills

Clear communication

Team player

Patience

Compassion

Adaptability

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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, centers, schools, and in the community
• Follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders
• Celebrate small wins and support life-changing developmental milestones
• Work in a flexible, on-the-go role with varied daily activities
• Collaborate with families and team members to support student progress

Requirements

• High school 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, and compassion
• Clear communication and ability to work as part of a team
• Prior experience is not required; training is provided

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to support children's development through play and evidence-based strategies while collaborating effectively with families and team members. Exhibits flexibility and compassion in a dynamic environment, ensuring adherence to personalized plans and communication with diverse populations.