Child Development Specialist

Positive Development • Crest, CA

8d • $20 - $30 • 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 involves actively coaching, connecting, and helping children grow, offering experience relevant to careers in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, education, counseling, and health fields. The work is rewarding but requires patience, emotional maturity, and commitment, with support provided by experienced clinicians and supervisors.

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, and 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 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 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 (Admin rate) + mileage reimbursement (IRS rate) between clients only
• Paid training
• Opportunities for role progression, pay increases, and performance bonuses
• Exposure to a cutting-edge model of autism care with measurable outcomes
• Strong performers may request letters of recommendation for graduate or professional programs

What This Job Offers

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