Child Development Specialist

Work that changes lives.

A career that changes yours.

Positive Development is the leading provider of developmental care and is continually expanding to meet the needs of as many families as possible. Our dedicated and compassionate professionals work closely with our clients and we’re always seeking new, qualified individuals to join our team.

About the role

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• Length of interview: 30 minutes
• What to wear: Business casual
• Interviewer: Member of our Recruiting Team

Interview Process

We value your time and interest in our organization, therefore, we are committed to communicating all decisions directly to candidates within 24-48 hours of your completed interview. This part of the process is detail oriented so feel free to take notes (although everything will be provided in writing following the offer call).

• Length of interview: 20 minutes
• What to wear: Business casual
• Interviewer: The Recruiter who interviewed you

Onboarding

The onboarding begins immediately. We will send you a link to our internal HRIS, Rippling. The system will guide you through account registration, including all required paperwork, as well as provide information about any necessary background checks, health testing (sometimes a TB test is required) and fingerprinting.

• Once you accept our offer, you’ll be enrolled in a training cohort.
• You will receive further communication from us, including details about your training schedule and information regarding your official start date.
• You will be given full access to the training materials on your first day.
• You can expect to be placed into a training cohort within 1-2 weeks of signing your offer.

Matching with a Client

This happens toward the end of training, after all requirements for the onboarding process have been completed. You will be asked to fill out a form in the PD app, indicating your availability for scheduling as well as certain criteria to ensure a good “fit”.

• We ask clients about their criteria and strive to connect like-minded folks.
• You should expect to be matched to a family within 2 weeks of completing training.

Benefits

Opportunities to advance
Career development
Paid training (at hire and after 6 months employed)
Clinical supervision and oversight provided by experienced professionals
Making a positive impact in the lives of children and families

Job perks

• Flexible, part-time hours
• Access to telehealth primary care through Amazon OneMedical
• Paid sick leave
• Access to hourly increase after 6 months
• Referral bonus program ($1000 per successful referred candidate)
• Discounts for continued education opportunities through university partnerships