Child Development Specialist

Maxima Therapy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Maxima Therapy in Los Angeles is seeking a Child Development Specialist to provide in-home or daycare-based therapy for children from birth to 3 years with developmental delays. You will deliver 1:1 treatment, educate and support parents, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a flexible schedule, competitive pay up to $35/hour, drive time and mileage reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience with developmentally delayed children
• Reliable car with valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• CPR certification and immunization records may be required

Responsibilities

• 1:1 therapy in clients' homes or daycare settings
• Provide parent education, training, and support
• Collaborate with other clinicians to ensure quality of care
• Develop treatment plans and document progress in a timely manner
• Maintain strong communication and flexible, energetic demeanor

Skills

Strong communication

Multilingual

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

Are you interested in joining a fun and collaborative organization devoted to helping children overcome challenges? We are currently looking to hire a Child Development Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team. The position entails a flexible work schedule, providing individual services to children from birth to 3 years of age with varying delays at clients’ homes and/or daycare. We offer competitive rates of up to $35 per hour*, drive time, mileage and toys reimbursement. We also have an excellent benefits package for eligible employees which includes medical insurance, paid time off (PTO), and a flexible schedule .

Schedule:

• We use proprietary software and AI for clinician-client matching
• Clinicians have autonomy to select clients
• Client selection can occur at clinician's convenience

Duties:

• 1:1 treatment in clients’ homes or community settings
• Provide parent education, training, and support
• Collaborate with other clinicians as needed/requested to ensure quality of care
• Develop treatment plans, take session notes, submit progress reports in a timely manner
• Previous experience working with developmentally delayed children and/or a degree in related field
• Positive, high energy, enthusiastic, and flexible demeanor
• Reliable car, proof of auto insurance, and a valid driver’s license
• Proof of immunization records, CPR certification, and current, negative TB test may be required
• Strong work ethic, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; team-oriented
• Multilingual speaking/reading/writing skills are a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Therapy activities may require playing on the floor or settings where the furniture is child-sized
• Careful attention to the safety of the client and surroundings is required
• Sudden and quick movements may be required
• Walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting,
• Reaching above the head, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Sustained physical activity may be required for up to 60 minutes

*Pay Rate: The professional rate for this position is up to $35/hr for time spent in sessions providing therapy services directly to the consumer; drive time and mileage reimbursement will be compensated at the applicable minimum wage and mileage reimbursement rate. The actual wage rate offered will vary based on several key factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's skill set, proficiency in relevant languages, years of professional experience, and the geographical location of the candidate.

Maxima Therapy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law and the regulatory requirements applicable to our business.