Part-Time Child Development Coach (Autism)

positivedevelopment.com; Jackson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$1000 Referral Bonus

Tech stipend

Drive time reimbursement

Paid training

Recommendation letters

Job summary

Positive Development is seeking a Part-Time Child Development Specialist to work onsite in Jackson Township, NJ. You will work one-on-one with autistic children in home-based or center settings, helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions.

You’ll be actively coaching and connecting with children and families, following a relationship-based intervention model and tracking progress with session notes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, 18+.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within a 30–40 min drive radius.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including playing on the floor up to 2–3 hours 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

Strong communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Family interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Positive Development is seeking a Part-Time Child Development Specialist to work onsite in Jackson Township, NJ. You will work one-on-one with autistic children in home-based or center settings, helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions.

You’ll be actively coaching and connecting with children and families, following a relationship-based intervention model and tracking progress with session notes.