Bilingual Child Development Specialist (English/Spanish)

Positive Development • Goleta, 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 role is ideal for students balancing classes, internships, or graduate school.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 1 year of volunteer or working experience with children.
• 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.

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.
• Comfortable working directly with families in a home-based setting.

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.

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
• Exposure to a cutting-edge model of autism care with measurable outcomes
• Letters of recommendation for graduate or professional programs may be requested by strong performers.

What This Job Offers

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