Behavior Specialist – Entry Level

Jobtailor; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California seeks a compassionate facilitator to help children build communication, social, and life skills through play and evidence-based strategies.

You will work in children’s homes, schools, and community settings, following personalized plans designed by clinical leaders and collaborating with families and educational teams. Flexibility is essential for afternoons/evenings and Saturdays, with training and documentation required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
• Flexible availability (Mon-Fri afternoons/evenings and Saturdays).
• Vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID) as mandated in California.
• Reliable transportation.
• Comfort working with diverse populations.
• Willingness to complete training and documentation.
• Ability to sit/stand frequently and keep pace with clients.
• Patience, dependability, compassion and clear communication with a team.

Responsibilities

• Use play 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.

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, 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

• 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

Core Competencies

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 GED
• Flexible Availability
• Proof of Vaccinations
• Reliable Transportation
• Experience with Diverse Populations

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Patience
• Dependability
• Compassion
• Clear Communication
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Evidence-Based Strategies
• Communication Skills
• Social Skills
• Life Skills
• Developmental Milestones