Behavior Specialist - Entry Level - Walnut Creek

Overview Your Next Step Into a Career That Changes Lives Starting Pay: $20–$25 per hour, based on experience 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 invite compassionate changemakers who believe every student deserves the support to succeed. 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. 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. 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 Consistent weekday schedule (no weekends) School‑year calendar with holidays aligned to district schedules Meaningful, hands‑on experience with students Collaborative team environment About You You enjoy working with children and making a difference. You are patient, dependable, and compassionate. You communicate clearly and work well as part of a team. You thrive in structured, school‑based environments. Requirements High school diploma or GED. Flexible availability (especially Mon–Fri afternoons/evenings + Saturdays). Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID – California mandated). Reliable transportation. Comfort working with diverse populations. Willingness to complete training and documentation. Ability to frequently sit and stand; keep pace with your client. Physical Requirements Constant visual stimulation, including close and distance vision, reading, computer work. Constant sitting and frequent moving in and 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, bending, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs to drive car. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Social Dynamics