Bilingual Child Development Specialist (English/Spanish)

Positive Development • Passaic, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Positive Development is hiring a part-time Bilingual Child Development Specialist 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 develop communication, social, and daily living skills. Specialists actively coach and connect with children, follow a relationship-based intervention model, document progress, and collaborate with clinicians and supervisors. The position provides training, mentorship, and experience relevant to future careers in fields such as psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, education, counseling, and health care.

Schedules are part-time, either three, four, or five weekdays (Monday through Friday), with most available hours from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., or Saturday and Sunday, with most available hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Direct pay is $22–$28 per hour based on experience and education; training and administrative work is paid at $20 per hour. Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate are provided between clients. Employment is contingent on clearing a background check and successfully completing training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, with ability to travel within a 30–40-minute drive radius.
• Ability to play on the floor or ground for up to two to three hours per session.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit, kneel, crouch, or move 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.
• Relevant experience or interests such as education, psychology, pre-medical or nursing studies, occupational or speech-language therapy, behavior technician work, camp counseling, teaching assistance, childcare, direct support, or caregiving.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children in their homes and/or center-based settings.
• Build children's 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.
• Track progress by documenting session notes and goal outcomes.
• Collaborate with clinicians and supervisors to develop clinical skills and confidence.
• Learn and apply evidence-based developmental care in practice.

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 administrative rate and mileage reimbursement between clients.
• 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