Developmental Interventionist

Holding Hands OpCo LLC; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Referral bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Holding Hands OpCo LLC in Burbank, CA is seeking a Developmental Interventionist to deliver 1:1 DIR/Floortime intervention across home, school, clinic, and community settings.

This part-time position emphasizes relationship-based approaches to foster social, emotional, and developmental growth, with opportunities for training and a clear pathway to full-time roles within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Passion for working with children and supporting developmental growth.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 DIR/Floortime intervention.
• Facilitate social, emotional, and developmental growth through play-based interactions.
• Implement individualized activities tailored to each client.
• Support communication, emotional regulation, and social connection.
• Encourage independence, self-expression, and choice-making.
• Build strong relationships with clients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

DIR/Floortime

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

1 year experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Developmental Interventionist

Department: DIR - Play Therapy

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Burbank, CA

Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 / hour

Description

Fostering Growth. Building Connections. Changing Lives.

What if your work could support meaningful developmental progress through connection and play? At Holding Hands, our Developmental Interventionists use relationship-based approaches to help individuals grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally. As a Developmental Interventionist, you will deliver individualized care using the DIR®/Floortime™ model across home, school, clinic, and community settings while working alongside a collaborative clinical team.

Compensation & Benefits for Developmental Interventionist

• $23 – $28, /hour starting pay


• Paid time off and holidays


• Mileage reimbursement between sessions


• Training and professional development opportunities


• Referral bonus opportunities


• Opportunity to grow into full-time roles

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities as a Developmental Interventionist

• Provide 1:1 DIR®/Floortime™ intervention


• Facilitate social, emotional, and developmental growth through play-based interactions


• Implement individualized, relationship-based activities tailored to each client


• Support communication, emotional regulation, and social connection


• Encourage independence, self-expression, and choice-making


• Build strong relationships with clients and families


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members


• Maintain a nurturing, flexible, and supportive environment

What We’re Looking For

Developmental Interventionist Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (in a related field)


• Passion for working with children and supporting developmental growth


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Reliable transportation required


• 1 year of experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DIR®/Floortime™, ABA, or early childhood development


• Master’s degree in a related field


• Experience working with children with autism or developmental differences

Why Apply as a Developmental Interventionist?

• Meaningful, relationship-based clinical work


• Hands on experience supporting developmental growth


• Supportive team environment and mentorship


• Clear growth pathways within the organization