Positive Development
Healthcare
ChildDevelopmentSpecialist
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“Child Development Specialist at Positive Development. Skills: Child development, Autism care, Play therapy. Build communication skills. Build social skills”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve outcomes with fewer sessions
Industry & Context.
Paid drive time, Mileage reimbursement, Physical tasks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in related field, 1 year experience with children, Valid driver's license, Reliable transportation, Ability to play on floor, Ability to lift 40 lbs, Ability to sit, kneel, crouch, Communication skills, Professionalism with families
Nice to Have
Experience in psychology, Experience in social work, Experience in occupational therapy, Experience in speech pathology, Experience in education, Experience in special education, Experience in counseling, Experience in medicine, Experience in health careers
What You'll Do.
Build communication skills
Build daily living skills
Create meaningful connections
Follow relationship-based model
Document session notes
Document goal outcomes
Collaborate with clinicians
Collaborate with supervisors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Clinicians; Supervisors; Families; Teammates
Communication Scope
Session notes; Goal outcomes
Full Job Description
Our Mission: Make a real impact. Build real skills. Grow with us. 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. Why This Role is Different: This isn’t a passive “observe and assist” job. You’ll be actively coaching, connecting, and helping children grow; while gaining experience that’s highly relevant for careers in: - Psychology - Social Work - Occupational Therapy - Speech Language Pathology - Education and Special Education - Counseling - Medicine and Health This work is deeply rewarding, but it requires patience, emotional maturity, and commitment. You’ll be supported every step of the way by experienced clinicians and supervisors who are invested in your growth. We’re especially excited to meet candidates who are: - Passionate about working with children and teens - Curious about human development and learning - Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic - Reliable and committed to a consistent schedule (kids depend on consistency!) - Comfortable working directly with families in home-based setting 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. What you'll do as a Child Development Specialist: You'll 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 -
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