Bilingual Child Development Specialist (English/Spanish)

Positive Development • Passaic, NJ

5d • $20 - $28

About The Position

Positive Development is hiring a part-time Bilingual Child Development Specialist (English/Spanish) to work one-on-one with autistic children in their homes and/or center-based settings. The role uses play-based, relationship-focused interactions to help children build communication, social, and daily living skills. Specialists create connections that support children’s thinking, creativity, and engagement, follow a relationship-based intervention model, document session notes and goal outcomes, and collaborate with clinicians and supervisors. The role offers hands-on experience relevant to careers in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, education, counseling, medicine, and health. Paid training, ongoing coaching, and mentorship are provided. Employment is contingent on clearing a background check and successfully completing training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within a 30–40 minute driving radius.
• Ability to complete physical tasks, including playing on the floor or ground for up to two to three hours per session, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds, and sitting, kneeling, crouching, or moving quickly to ensure child safety.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism with families and teammates.
• Ability to clear a background check and successfully complete training.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for working with children and teens.
• Curiosity about human development and learning.
• Patience, empathy, and enthusiasm.
• Reliability and commitment to a consistent schedule.
• Comfort working directly with families in a home-based setting.
• Experience or background as an education or psychology student, pre-med or 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 settings.
• 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.
• Document session notes and goal outcomes to track progress.
• Collaborate with clinicians and supervisors to develop clinical skills and confidence.

Benefits

• Paid new-hire training.
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship from expert clinicians.
• Opportunities for role progression and pay increases.
• Performance bonuses.
• $1,000 referral bonus.
• Monthly technology stipend.
• Paid drive time at the admin rate and mileage reimbursement between clients.
• Potential letters of recommendation for graduate or professional programs for strong performers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED