Child Development Specialist — Play-Based Skills Coach

Positive Development; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Technology stipend

Paid drive time

Paid training

Letters of recommendation

Job summary

Positive Development is seeking a Part-time Child Development Specialist to support autistic children in home-based sessions. You will help build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based activities.

This role offers hourly pay of $22-$28, training, mileage reimbursement, flexible evenings/weekends, and mentorship from experienced clinicians.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and a passion for development and family collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication with families and teammates.
• Patience, empathy, and reliability are essential.

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 with clinicians and supervisors to build clinical skills and confidence.
• Learn evidence-based developmental care in real life.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Reliability

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Positive Development is seeking a Part-time Child Development Specialist to support autistic children in home-based sessions. You will help build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based activities.

This role offers hourly pay of $22-$28, training, mileage reimbursement, flexible evenings/weekends, and mentorship from experienced clinicians.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and a passion for development and family collaboration.