Bilingual Child Development Specialist

About the role

This role offers one-on-one support to autistic children, focusing on building communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions. The position requires patience, emotional maturity, and commitment, with ongoing support from experienced clinicians.

Responsibilities

• 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, not just in textbooks

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
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)

Qualifications

• 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 are great fits

Skills

• Patience
• Emotional maturity
• Commitment
• Strong communication skills
• Physical task ability (playing on the floor/ground, lifting/carrying, etc.)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)

Benefits

• $1000 Referral Bonus
• Monthly Technology Stipend
• Paid drive time + mileage reimbursement (IRS rate) between clients
• Paid training
• Strong performers may request letters of recommendation for graduate or professional programs

Pay and Schedules

• Direct Pay: $22–$28/hour (based on experience and education)
• Training / Admin Pay: $20/hour
• Part-time schedules: 3, 4, or 5 days per week M-F (most available hours are 3pm-8pm) or Saturday and Sunday (most available hours are between 9a-3pm)
• Paid drive time + mileage reimbursement (IRS rate) between clients

Perks

• Opportunities for role progression, pay increases, and performance bonuses
• Exposure to a cutting-edge model of autism care with measurable outcome