Child Development Specialist

Work that changes lives.

A career that changes yours.

A leading provider of developmental care, Positive Development continually expands to serve more families. We seek to hire dedicated and compassionate professionals who work closely with our clients.

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

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

Interview Process

• First Round: Introductory interview covering availability, location, logistics, skills, experience, handling tense situations, communication skills, interest in children, and knowledge of developmental approaches to autism care. Case-based questions follow.
• Second Round: Clinical interview focusing on personality fit with clients, cohesion with the local team, experience, skills, and interest in the job. Additional case-based questions are run.
• Final Step: Matching with a client based on availability and criteria. Form to fill out in the PD app.

Onboarding

• Orientation: Sign up for orientation and the New Hire Training (NHT) course.
• New Hire Training (NHT): Course details provided in writing following the offer call.
• Training Cohort: Enrolled in a training cohort within 1-2 weeks of signing the offer.
• Training Materials: Full access to training materials on the first day.

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