Part-Time Child Development Specialist — Growth & Impact

AlleyCorp; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Monthly Technology Stipend

Paid drive time + mileage

Paid training

Job summary

Positive Development is seeking a Part-time Child Development Specialist to work in a home-based setting with autistic children, focusing on play-based, relationship-centered interventions. Direct pay ranges from $22 to $28 per hour, with training pay at $20 per hour.

Candidates should be flexible to a 3–5 day schedule, primarily afternoons and some weekends, and willing to drive between clients. We offer paid training, mileage reimbursement, and referral bonuses; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to complete physical tasks, including lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism with families and teammates.
• Willing to complete background check and training.

Responsibilities

• Build communication, social, and daily living skills through play, conversation, and shared activities.
• 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.
• Follow a relationship-based intervention model designed to achieve strong outcomes with fewer session hours.
• Create meaningful connections that help children think, create, and engage with the world.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Positive Development is seeking a Part-time Child Development Specialist to work in a home-based setting with autistic children, focusing on play-based, relationship-centered interventions. Direct pay ranges from $22 to $28 per hour, with training pay at $20 per hour.

Candidates should be flexible to a 3–5 day schedule, primarily afternoons and some weekends, and willing to drive between clients. We offer paid training, mileage reimbursement, and referral bonuses; background checks are required.