Child Development Specialist - One on One Autism Coach

Positive Development; Santa Barbara (CA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

$1000 Referral Bonus

Monthly Technology Stipend

Paid drive time + mileage

Paid training

Letters of recommendation for grad/pro

Résumé du poste

Positive Development seeks a Child Development Specialist to work one-on-one with autistic children in home or center settings, building communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions.

You’ll be trained and supported by experienced clinicians, with opportunities for growth, paid training, and letters of recommendation for graduate or professional programs. Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 1 year of volunteer or working experience with children.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (30–40 min drive radius).
• Ability to complete physical tasks and maintain professionalism with families and teammates.

Responsabilités

• Build communication, social, and daily living skills through play and shared activities.
• Create meaningful connections to 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.

Connaissances

Communication

Empathy

Reliability

Spanish

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in related field

1 year experience with children

Description du poste

Positive Development seeks a Child Development Specialist to work one-on-one with autistic children in home or center settings, building communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions.

You’ll be trained and supported by experienced clinicians, with opportunities for growth, paid training, and letters of recommendation for graduate or professional programs. Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required.