Positive Development
Healthcare
ChildDevelopmentSpecialist
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“Child Development Specialist at Positive Development. Skills: Child development, Autism care, Behavioral intervention. Work one-on-one with children. Build communication skills”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve outcomes with fewer session hours
Industry & Context.
30-40 min drive radius, Playing on floor, Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs, Sitting, kneeling, crouching, Moving quickly, Paid drive time, Mileage reimbursement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED, Must be 18+, Valid driver's license, Reliable transportation, Ability to complete physical tasks, Communication skills, Professionalism with families and teammates
Nice to Have
Experience and education
What You'll Do.
Work one-on-one with children
Build communication skills
Build daily living skills
Create meaningful connections
Follow relationship-based intervention model
Document session notes
Document goal outcomes
Collaborate with clinicians
Collaborate with supervisors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Clinicians and supervisors
Communication Scope
Conversation; Session notes
Full Job Description
Title: Child Development Specialist Work Location: Job Type: Part-time Pay: $22-$28 per hour 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-ba
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