Associate Applied Science Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Your Next Step in ABA

This is more than a supervisory role - it's an opportunity to lead with purpose, elevate clinical quality, and support meaningful outcomes for children and families. At CSD, Clinical Leaders are trusted mentors, collaborators, and culture carriers who guide Behavior Specialists while advancing their own professional growth toward BCBA certification and beyond.

Starting Pay: $33-$42 per hour, based on experience

What Makes This Role Distinct

• Career Compass: A clearly defined pathway supporting clinical mastery, BCBA progression, and leadership development
• Dreams Come True: Tuition assistance and education support as you pursue advanced credentials
• Rewards: Recognition tied to clinical excellence, growth milestones, and impact
• Supportive Infrastructure: Strong operational, training, and clinical partnerships so you can focus on quality care

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 Clinical Leader, you will:

• Coach and support Behavior Specialists through in-field coaching, feedback, and performance evaluation
• Conduct regular home and community visits to ensure fidelity of clinical programming
• Provide individualized parent education aligned with treatment goals
• Monitor documentation quality, lesson plans, and service utilization
• Collaborate with Training and Operations teams

What Success Looks Like

• Behavior Specialists feel confident and supported
• Families experience consistency and progress
• You grow through supervision experience and mentorship

Benefits & Professional Support

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid drive time & mileage reimbursement
• Company-issued cell phone
• Tuition reimbursement or fully funded college credits through the Dreams Come True Program
• In-house clinical training (CSD University) opportunities
• Structured mentorship from senior clinical leaders
• Clear pathways toward BCBA certification and advanced clinical roles

About You

This role is a strong fit if you:

• Are passionate about clinical quality and developing Behavior Specialists
• Value structure, accountability, and evidence-based practice
• Enjoy balancing supervision, collaboration, and hands-on clinical leadership
• Are actively pursuing or preparing for BCBA certification
• Thrive in a role where your guidance directly impacts client outcomes and team success

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Relevant ABA experience
• Reliable transportation
• 2+ years of related professional experience implementing behavior modification intervention services OR 1 year of related professional experience implementing behavior modification intervention services and 12 semester units in applied behavior analysis OR you are a Board-Certified associate Behavior Analyst

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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.

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.

About Our 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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