Behavior Specialist – Entry Level

Jobtailor; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a dedicated child development support professional to help children build communication, social, and life skills through play and evidence-based strategies. You will visit homes, centers, and schools, bringing energy and compassion to every session and following personalized plans designed by clinical leaders.

The role involves collaboration with families and teams to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs, with flexibility for afternoon, evening, and

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

Skills

Clear Communication

Patient

Dependable

Compassionate

Willingness to Learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 milestones
• Work in a flexible, on-the-go role with varied daily activities
• Collaborate with families, clinical leaders, and team members to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs

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 clients
• Patient, dependable, and compassionate
• Clear communication and ability to work as part of a team

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to support children in developing communication, social, and life skills through play and evidence-based strategies, while collaborating effectively with families and clinical leaders. Exhibits flexibility and compassion in a dynamic environment, ensuring personalized care for diverse populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• High School Diploma or GED
• Flexible Availability
• Proof of Vaccinations
• Reliable Transportation
• Clear Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Patient
• Dependable
• Compassionate

Industry Keywords

• Evidence-Based Strategies
• Communication Skills
• Social Skills
• Life Skills
• Diverse Populations
• Team Collaboration
• Personalized Plans
• Behavioral Needs
• Clinical Leaders
• Flexible Role