Child Development Specialist
About the role
This role is different from traditional observation positions. You will actively coach, connect, and help children grow, building skills in communication, social interaction, and daily living through play-based, relationship-focused interactions.
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
Qualifications
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.
Skills
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.
Benefits
- $1000 Referral Bonus
- Monthly Technology Stipend
- Paid drive time at admin rate + mileage reimbursement between clients
- Exposure to a cutting-edge model of autism care with measurable outcome