Behavior Specialist – Entry Level

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

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a dedicated caregiver/support specialist to help children build essential communication, social, and life skills through play-based approaches across home, school, and community settings.

You will follow individualized plans created by clinical leaders, working closely with families and educators to monitor progress and celebrate milestones. This role requires energy, compassion, and reliability in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is 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.
• Ability to frequently sit and stand and keep pace with the client.
• Patient, dependable, and compassionate.
• Clear communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in structured, school-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help children build communication, social, and life skills.
• Bring energy and compassion to sessions held at children's homes, centers, schools, or 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 where each day varies.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and team members to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Complete required training and documentation.
• Maintain pace with clients while frequently sitting and standing.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Compassionate

Adaptability

Dependable

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 held at children's homes, centers, schools, or 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 where each day varies
• Collaborate with families, schools, and team members to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs
• Complete required training and documentation
• Maintain pace with clients while frequently sitting and standing

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
• Patient, dependable, and compassionate
• Clear communication and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to thrive in structured, school-based environments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to support children in developing communication, social, and life skills through evidence-based strategies and collaborative efforts with families and educational institutions. Maintains flexibility and adaptability in various environments while ensuring compliance with training and documentation requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• High School Diploma or GED
• Flexible Availability
• Proof of Vaccinations
• Clear Communication
• Experience with Diverse Populations

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Compassionate
• Patient
• Dependable
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Evidence-Based Strategies
• Communication Skills
• Social Skills
• Life Skills
• Behavioral Needs
• Training and Documentation
• Structured Environments
• Client Interaction
• Home and Community Sessions
• Diverse Learning Needs