Part-Time Child Development Specialist: Home Coaching

Positive Development; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$1000 Referral Bonus

Monthly Technology Stipend

Paid drive time at admin rate +Mileage

Paid training

Letters of recommendation for graduate

Background check completion

Job summary

Positive Development is seeking a Child Development Specialist for part-time work in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. You will work one-on-one with autistic children in home-based or center settings to build communication, social, and daily living skills.

Direct pay is $22–$28/hour with $20/hour admin pay; paid training and mileage reimbursement provided; flexible 3–5 days per week with after-school or weekend hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (must be 18+).
• Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation (30–40 min drive radius).
• Ability to complete physical tasks, including: Playing on the floor/ground for up to two-three hours per session; lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs; sitting, kneeling, crouching, or moving quickly to ensure child safety.
• 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Positive Development is seeking a Child Development Specialist for part-time work in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. You will work one-on-one with autistic children in home-based or center settings to build communication, social, and daily living skills.

Direct pay is $22–$28/hour with $20/hour admin pay; paid training and mileage reimbursement provided; flexible 3–5 days per week with after-school or weekend hours.