Child Development Specialist

Hopebridge; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RBT Certification paid

Professional development stipend

Flat hourly pay (training on the job)

Rain paycheck access up to 50%

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

PTO 18 days

401K with company match

Relocation opportunities

Mon-Fri schedule

In-center celebrations & team events

Job summary

Hopebridge in Louisville South, KY is seeking a Child Development Specialist to support children with autism through evidence-based intervention under BCBA guidance. You’ll foster growth in communication, school readiness, and social skills while documenting progress for families and educators.

This entry-level role offers paid RBT certification, a $75 professional development stipend, a Monday–Friday schedule, and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, 401K with company match,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• RBT certification training available on the job; no prior certification required.

Responsibilities

• Foster skill acquisition, communication, and school readiness for children.
• Learn from BCBA supervision to provide therapy that transforms lives.
• Review behavior plans and monitor outcomes; complete daily progress notes.
• Create engaging environment supporting growth in communication and peer interactions.

Skills

Age 18+

RBT Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why You’ll Love this Child Development Specialist Job!

Are you driven by a passion to create a meaningful impact on a child's life, with far-reaching effects that transform families and the community? Embark on a rewarding career as a Child Development Specialist with Hopebridge in Louisville South, KY, where every day is a new opportunity to make a difference in kids with Autism!

At Hopebridge, you're not just following a career path – you're shaping your own journey with the support of our cutting-edge internal development programs.

Pay:

$16.80 - $20 / hour based on experience and completion of RBT certification

• training is paid at a lower rate

Child Development Specialist Benefits

• Paid RBT Certification – No experience necessary, we will help you get trained on the job!
• Annual $75 Professional Development Stipend: Invest in your growth and expertise in Autism intervention
• Exclusive professional development programs tailored for working with children on the autism spectrum and fuel your career growth
• Flat-Rate Pay: Unlike other providers, we pay a flat hourly rate, rather than differing rates for billable and non-billable hours
• Get up to 50% of paycheck before payday through Rain app
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance: Prioritize your physical well-being
• 18 Days of PTO: Enjoy paid time off, holidays, and a flex holiday
• 401K Retirement Options with Company Match: Secure your financial future
• Opportunity to Relocate: Explore exciting career possibilities in any of our states
• Monday through Friday Schedule: Say goodbye to nights and weekends
• Fun at Work: Engage in regular in-center celebrations, spirit weeks, competitions, and team-building opportunities

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that fosters skill acquisition, functional communication, and school readiness for children
• Learn directly from Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to provide therapy that transforms lives
• Review behavior plans and instructional materials to ensure consistent implementation and monitor outcomes
• Complete daily progress notes related to the implementation of the intervention plan
• Work with children by creating an environment that champions continued skill acquisition and development of functional communication, peer interactions, and school readiness, just to name a few
• Celebrate victories (both big and small!), help kids and families celebrate milestones, and get more high fives than you’ve ever thought possible

Required Skills

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent

Our goal is to establish a caring clinical setting for our patients, both now and in the future.

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