Child Development Specialist

Work that changes lives.

A career that changes yours.

A leading provider of developmental care, Positive Development is expanding to serve more families. We are always looking for qualified individuals to join our team of dedicated and compassionate professionals.

Are you a good fit to become a Developmental Paraprofessional (DPP)?

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Our interview process

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

First round interview

• Questions about availability, location, and logistics
• Discussion of skills and experience
• Handling of potential tense situations and emotional challenges
• Communication skills assessment
• Interest in working with children and knowledge of developmental approaches to autism care
• Understanding of the role as an active, hands-on professional
• Case-based questions

Second interview

• Personality fit with clients and cohesion with the local team
• Additional questions about experience, skills, and interest in the job
• More case-based questions

Orientation and training

• Sign up for orientation and the New Hire Training (NHT) course
• Discuss offer details and answer any questions
• Enroll in a training cohort
• Receive training materials and information about official start date
• Expect to be placed into a training cohort within 1-2 weeks of signing the offer

Onboarding

• Send link to internal HRIS, Rippling
• Guide account registration and provide information about background checks, health testing, and fingerprinting
• Enroll in training materials on the first day

Matching with a client

• Fill out a form in the PD app indicating availability and criteria for a good fit
• Two-way matching process between clients and like-minded individuals
• 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