Developmental Interventionist

Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Training and professional development

Referral bonus opportunities

Growth into full-time roles

Descripción de la vacante

Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services in Calabasas, CA is seeking a Developmental Interventionist to deliver 1:1 DIR/Floortime intervention across home, school, clinic, and community settings.

You will help children grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally through relationship-based activities, with a collaborative clinical team and opportunities to advance into full-time roles.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

1 year experience

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Description

Fostering Growth. Building Connections. Changing Lives.

Department: DIR - Play Therapy

Location: Calabasas, 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

• $25 – $30, /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

• 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

Perks & Benefits

• Meaningful, relationship‑based clinical work
• Hands‑on experience supporting developmental growth
• Supportive team environment and mentorship
• Clear growth pathways within the organization

Holding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Holding Hands Inc. does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities/operations. These activities include staffing on cases, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, families, and our vendors.

Holding Hands will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Holding Hands is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.