Bilingual Child Development Specialist (English/Spanish)

Positive Development • Montecito, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Positive Development, we believe every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive and every burgeoning professional deserves meaningful work that builds real skills for the future. We work one-on-one with autistic children, helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions. This isn’t a passive “observe and assist” job. You’ll be actively coaching, connecting, and helping children grow; while gaining experience that’s highly relevant for careers in: Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Education and Special Education, Counseling, Medicine and Health. This work is deeply rewarding, but it requires patience, emotional maturity, and commitment. You’ll be supported every step of the way by experienced clinicians and supervisors who are invested in your growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of volunteer or working experience with children required.
• Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation (30–40 min drive radius).
• Ability to complete physical tasks, including: Playing on the floor/ground for up to two-three hours per session, Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs, Sitting, kneeling, crouching, or moving quickly to ensure child safety.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism with families and teammates.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• Commitment to a consistent schedule.
• Comfortable working directly with families in a home-based setting.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about working with children and teens.
• Curious about human development and learning.
• Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic.
• Reliable and committed to a consistent schedule (kids depend on consistency!).
• Experience in fields such as Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Education and Special Education, Counseling, Medicine and Health.
• Experience as an Education major, psychology student, pre-med, nursing student, OT/SLP hopeful, behavior technician, camp counselor, teacher’s assistant, childcare provider, direct support professional, or caregiver.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children in their homes and/or center based to build communication, social, and daily living skills through play, conversation, and shared activities.
• Create meaningful connections that help children think, create, and engage with the world.
• Follow a relationship-based intervention model designed to achieve strong outcomes with fewer session hours.
• Track progress by documenting session notes and goal outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians and supervisors to build clinical skills and confidence.
• Learn how evidence-based developmental care works in real life, not just in textbooks.

Benefits

• $1000 Referral Bonus
• Monthly Technology Stipend
• Paid drive time at admin rate + mileage reimbursement between clients
• Paid training
• Opportunities for role progression, pay increases, and performance bonuses
• Letters of recommendation for graduate or professional programs (for strong performers)
• Background check and successful completion of training are contingent for employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level