Martinez- Behavior Specialist

Center for Social Dynamics; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Drive time & mileage reimbursement

Company-issued cell phone

Free college or tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is hiring a Behavior Specialist. Join a team focused on helping kids build communication, social, and life skills through play and evidence-based strategies. You’ll work in homes, centers, or community settings with supportive leaders guiding your progress.

No prior experience is required; training and career milestones are provided, with a flexible, on-the-go schedule designed to fit different family needs and locations in California.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and contexts.
• Willingness to complete training and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills.
• Bring energy and compassion to each session — at home, in centers, or in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by clinical leaders and celebrate small wins.
• Thrive in a flexible, on-the-go role with varied days.

Skills

Patience

Energy

Optimism

Flexible

Education

High School 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: $20–$25 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, you’ll:

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills.
• 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
• Flexible availability (especially Mon–Fri afternoons/evenings + Saturdays)
• 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

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 or disability status. In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CSD is dedicated to ensuring fair hiring practices and encourages all individuals, including those with prior criminal histories, to apply.

#LI-Onsite

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe that every child deserves a chance to shine. We're a passionate team on a mission to open up a world of possibilities for individuals with autism and other developmental needs—through science, compassion, and a whole lot of heart. From our very first session to each milestone we celebrate, we bring the power of play, connection, and evidence-based care to every moment. With services that are as unique as the individuals we support, we meet kids where they are—at home, in schools, and in communities—and guide them on a path toward growth. We live our TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—in everything we do. As a fast-growing leader in the field, we're known for our vibrant culture, hands-on training, and career pathways that help you grow just as much as those we serve. At CSD, we don’t just change lives—we light them up.

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, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds
• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car