Behavior Specialist | Autism Services - Santa Rosa, CA

Your First Step Into a Career That Changes Lives This isn’t just an entry-level job. 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: Dreams Come True: free college or tuition reimbursement to help you earn your degree. Flexible schedules + paid training so you can learn, earn, and thrive. 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).

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. Thrive in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days look the same.

What Success Looks Like

Kids smiling because they can now say a new word, share a toy, or join in play; 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 thrive in flexible, dynamic environments. You’re ready to grow your career while helping kids grow, too.

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; If you’ve been looking for a role where your work matters, where kids look forward to seeing you, and where your career path is clear — this is it. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. LI-Onsite About Us 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.

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. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or 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, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car 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. 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.