Behavior Specialist, School Services - Rohnert Park

Center for Social Dynamics; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus

Paid drive time & mileage

Company-issued cell phone

Tuition reimbursement (Dreams ComeTrue

Hands-on training & career advancement

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is hiring a Behavior Specialist, Schools to support children in ABA-based sessions across homes, centers, and community settings. You will adapt evidence-based strategies to build communication and life skills while following clinician plans and celebrating progress.

No prior experience is required; paid training and a clear growth pathway help you advance as you contribute to meaningful, life-changing outcomes for kids.

Qualifications

• Requires H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Experience with children in schools or related settings preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills in a school environment.
• Bring energy and compassion to each session at home, centers, or community settings.
• Follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders and celebrate small wins.
• Thrive in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days look the same.
• Receive training and support to grow your career.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Energy

Flexibility

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Your First Step Into a Career That Changes Lives This isn't just an entry-level job. It's the first step in a mapped-out journey - toward a degree, a promotion, and even leadership. At CSD, we don't just hire people. We invite changemakers who believe that every child deserves to shine.

Starting Pay: $22-$27 per hour, based on experience

What Makes This Role Different:

• Career Compass: clarity from day one with your growth pathway.
• Dreams Come True: free college or tuition reimbursement to help you earn your degree.
• Career Rewards: recognition and milestones as you grow.
• Flexible schedules + paid training so you can learn, earn, and thrive.

What If Growth Wasn't a Mystery? - Introducing CSD Career Rewards!

About Us

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe in possibilities. From a child's first session to every milestone after, we're building futures filled with play, progress, and joy. We meet kids where they are - at home, in schools, in the community - and help them grow through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Every day is about connection, compassion, and celebrating breakthroughs big and small. We live our TRUE values: Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence. It's not just how we work - it's who we are. At CSD, we don't just change lives. We light them up.

About the Opportunity

As a Behavior Specialist, Schools you'll:

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills in a school environment.
• Bring energy and compassion to each session - whether it's at a child's home, one of our centers, or out in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by our clinical leaders while celebrating small wins that lead to big growth.
• Thrive in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days look the same.
• You don't need prior experience - we'll train you and support you every step of the way.

What Success Looks Like

Kids smiling because they can now say a new word, share a toy, or join in play; achieving life changing milestones. Families feeling hope and relief because they see progress. You growing through paid training, coaching, and mapped-out career milestones.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunities
• Paid drive time & mileage reimbursement
• Company-issued cell phone
• Free college or tuition reimbursement (Dreams Come True Program)
• Hands-on training, career advancement, and a vibrant team culture

About You

This role is for you if:

• You love working with kids and making a difference.
• You bring patience, energy, and optimism to every session.
• You thrive in flexible, dynamic environments.
• You're ready to grow your career while helping kids grow, too.

Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Availability: Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:30 pm
• At least 6 months' experience working with special needs in a school or related setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID - CA mandated)
• Reliable transportation
• Comfort working with diverse populations
• Willingness to complete training and documentation
• Ability to frequently sit and stand; keeping pace with your client

Join us. Let's light up lives together.

About Our Values

• Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission.
• There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics.
• Each family's unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.
• Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission.
• We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.
• Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission.
• No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.
• Excellence in our drive, passion and commitment to our mission.
• CSD will always do what it took to deliver the best, leave no one behind and champion our cause ...
• CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status.

Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:

Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing Frequent typing, use of computer Occasional walking around building Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling Occasional lifting moving of items up to 20 pounds. Occasional walking to, bending to enter ... ... ( ... ) ....(its odd).