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.

Our School Services Team in Castro Valley is currently seeking a Substitute Behavior Specialist to join our dynamic and growing team!

• Position starts at $20-$25 per hour based on experience
• Must be available to be on-call 2 to 3 times per week, M-F from 8am-3:30pm
• Paid training, drive-time & mileage reimbursement
• Growth & development opportunities

About Us

The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) provides 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 Sub 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 Senior Clinical Leader/Clinical Leader and Clinical Director in the home, school 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 hours to be provided.
• Responsible for conducting subbing sessions for other clients to sustain the productivity margin if a session is canceled by the family. Subbing sessions will fall within the employee’s availability.
• Responsible for coordinating and conducting make-up sessions when canceling their own sessions.
• Additional hours or sessions may be assigned by the Clinical Leader and/or Regional Director.
• Maintains contact with RD for sub assignments every morning from 7am-3:30pm for potential placement
• 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 School, Home, and other community settings, as required on Oahu, to deliver services.
• Renders complete sessions daily and log thorough notes per CSD’s cancellation policy when changes occur.
• Communicates schedule changes and cancellations to the clinical team immediately.
• Participates in regular meetings and promptly communicates with Clinical Leaders 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 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:

• Dreams Come TRUE – our free tuition and tuition reimbursement program
• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health Insurance (for those who work over 30 hours a week)
• Awards and recognition programs
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status

About You

Requirements & Qualifications

• You enjoy working with children and making a difference!
• 48 college credit hours or a passing score of 459 on the Parapro test with a High School Diploma
• Flexible availability across the island of Oahu from 7am-3pm
• 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.

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

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.

Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.