Behavior Specialist, Entry Level

Jobtailor; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Modesto, CA is seeking an energetic, compassionate role model to help children build communication, social, and life skills through play, games, and evidence-based strategies.

You will visit children's homes, CSD centers, schools, or community sites, follow personalized plans, celebrate small wins, and collaborate with families to support progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.

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, CSD centers, schools, or in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders.
• Collaborate with families and team members to support student progress.

Skills

Patience

Dependability

Compassion

Clear Communication

Teamwork

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, CSD centers, schools, or 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 documentationAbility to frequently sit and stand and keep pace with the client
• Patience, dependability, compassion, clear communication, and teamwork
• Enjoyment of working with children
• Ability to thrive in structured, school-based environments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to support children's development through play and evidence-based strategies while collaborating with families and team members. Exhibits flexibility and compassion in various environments, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• High School Diploma or GED
• Flexible Availability
• Proof of Vaccinations
• Reliable Transportation
• Experience Working with Children

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Patience
• Dependability
• Compassion
• Clear Communication
• Teamwork

Industry Keywords

• Evidence-Based Strategies
• Communication Skills
• Social Skills
• Life Skills
• Diverse Populations