Entry Level Behavior Specialist - Santa Clara
Company: Center for Social Dynamics
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job Type
Part-time
Description
As part of our commitment to growing from within, we are excited to
introduce CSD University! This a training program that is designed
to prepare you for your next level in the ABA field. At CSD, we
believe that developing our people is the key to providing
excellent service and fulfilling our mission to open a world of
possibilities for our clients.
Are you a self-motivated, hands-on individual looking to do
something passionate and meaningful with your career? Join us as we
open a world of possibilities.
We are currently seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our dynamic
and growing team!
- Position starts at $22-$27 per hour based on experience
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Growth & development opportunities
About Us
The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an organization providing
services to those with developmental delays, including autism. Our
mission is to open a world of possibilities for individuals with
Autism and other developmental needs through science, compassion,
and humility.
We are grounded in our values of Transparency, Respect,
Understanding, & Excellence (TRUE), which guide our efforts as a
respected & growing employer and industry leader. Our people and
programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based
behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and
peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right
hands.
About the Opportunity
The primary responsibility of a Behavior Specialist is to implement
consistent evidence-based mental health services and Applied
Behavioral Analysis programs to clients with Autism Spectrum
Disorder and other co-morbid developmental disabilities in response
to the recommendations of the Clinical Leader and Clinical Director
in the home, center and/or other natural settings whose permanent
RBT provider is not available to cover hours or a session.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducts 100% of scheduled sessions, unless time-off has been
granted or the parents of the client have communicated to the
clinical team that they would not like for the hours to be
provided.
- Primarily responsible for conducting subbing sessions for other
clients to sustain the productivity margin if a session is
cancelled by the family. Subbing sessions will fall on Saturdays
and within the employee's availability.
- Additional hours or sessions may be assigned by the Regional
leadership within employee's availability.
- Implements individualized treatment goals and Behavioral
Intervention Plans in response to the direction provided by the
Clinical Director and Senior Clinical Leader/Clinical Leader and/or
other clinical staff in order to improve the behavior and skill
acquisition of clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
- Travels to Center, Home, and other community settings to
deliver services.
- Subbing sessions will primarily take place in the regional
centers
- Renders completed sessions daily and writes thorough notes
- Communicates schedule changes and cancellations to clinical
team immediately.
- Participates in regular meetings and promptly communicates with
Clinical Leaders/Clinical Directors via email and phone, regarding
Treatment Plans and Behavioral Intervention Plans, family concerns
and questions.
- Fulfills the timely completion of necessary clinical
documentation and communication of:
- Daily Treatment Session Notes
- Daily Treatment Target Data
- Daily (If applicable) Behavior Data.
- Keeps updated with other site-related documents and current
clinical reports for each child served.
- Remains current regarding new research, current trends and
developments in special education and related fields.
- Attends staff meetings, in-services, trainings, and other
meetings as requested.
- Additional job duties as assigned
Benefits & Perks
Starting as a part-time opportunity, you will have an opportunity
to grow your career in this purpose-filled industry where you can
see results every day. Benefits include:
- Competitive, market pay based on experience, location, and
skills
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
- CSD issued cell phone
- Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come
True program
About Our TRUE 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our
mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best,
leave no one behind, and champion our cause.
Requirements
About You
Requirements & Qualifications
- You enjoy working with children and making a difference!
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Flexible availability - high demand for time Monday through
Thursday from 3-8 pm and Saturday
- Complete new hire training conducted online and in person.
- Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, and COVID - California
mandated)
- Reliable transportation required
- Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically,
culturally and economically diverse population.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and
decision-making skills.
- Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to
the work environment.
- Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies,
procedures and regulations.
- Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing
software.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
- Sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports
and perform computer work (15%).
- Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading of toys and
materials used in home visits (10%).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.
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Salary Description
$22.00-$27.00/hour
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