Bilingual Child Development Specialist

Positive Development • Lakewood, NJ

9d • $20 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

Positive Development works one-on-one with autistic children, helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions. This role is actively coaching, connecting, and helping children grow, while gaining experience relevant for careers in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Education and Special Education, Counseling, and Medicine and Health. This work is deeply rewarding, but it requires patience, emotional maturity, and commitment. Candidates who are passionate about working with children and teens, curious about human development and learning, patient, empathetic, enthusiastic, reliable, committed to a consistent schedule, and comfortable working directly with families in a home-based setting are encouraged to apply. Great fits include education majors, psychology students, pre-meds, nursing students, OT/SLP hopefuls, behavior technicians, camp counselors, teacher’s assistants, childcare providers, direct support professionals, and caregivers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (must be 18+)
• 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

• Bilingual

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
• Strong performers may request letters of recommendation for graduate or professional programs

What This Job Offers

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