Autism-focused Child Development Specialist (PT)

positivedevelopment.com; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Technology stipend

Paid drive time

Paid training

Letters of recommendation

Job summary

Positive Development in Ventura is seeking a Child Development Specialist to work part-time in home-based and center-based settings. You will support one-on-one sessions with autistic children, helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills through play and guided activities.

The role emphasizes relationship-based intervention, collaboration with clinicians, and progress tracking. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience with children,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of volunteer or working experience with children.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience and empathy

Reliability

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Positive Development in Ventura is seeking a Child Development Specialist to work part-time in home-based and center-based settings. You will support one-on-one sessions with autistic children, helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills through play and guided activities.

The role emphasizes relationship-based intervention, collaboration with clinicians, and progress tracking. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience with children,