Child Development Specialist — Grow Skills & Impact

Positive Development; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$1000 Referral Bonus

Monthly Technology Stipend

Paid drive time + mileage

Paid training

Job summary

Positive Development in Downey, CA is seeking a Child Development Specialist to work part-time in home and center-based settings with autistic children, building communication, social, and daily living skills.

This role offers direct pay $26-$30 per hour and admin/training pay $20 per hour; part-time scheduling 3–5 days, some evenings and limited weekend hours; strong emphasis on training, growth, and support from senior clinicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of volunteer or working experience with children.
• Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation (30–40 min drive radius).
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including playing on the floor for up to two–three hours per session and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism with families and teammates.

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

Patience

Communication skills

Reliability

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Positive Development in Downey, CA is seeking a Child Development Specialist to work part-time in home and center-based settings with autistic children, building communication, social, and daily living skills.

This role offers direct pay $26-$30 per hour and admin/training pay $20 per hour; part-time scheduling 3–5 days, some evenings and limited weekend hours; strong emphasis on training, growth, and support from senior clinicians.