Positive Development

Positive Development

Child Development Specialist

Bethesda, MD · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$22k-$28kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • Why This Role is Different: This isn't a passive "observe and assist" job.
  • You'll be supported every step of the way by experienced clinicians and supervisors who are invested in your growth.
  • Employment is contingent upon clearing a background check and successful completion of training.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (must be 18+)
  • Ability to complete physical tasks, including:

Skills

  • Track progress by documenting session notes and goal outcomes
  • Learn how evidence-based developmental care works in real life, not just in textbooks

Compensation

  • $22-$28 per hour

Benefits

  • $1000 Referral Bonus
  • Monthly Technology Stipend
  • Paid drive time at admin rate + mileage reimbursement between clients
  • Education and Special Education
  • Medicine and Health
  • Curious about human development and learning
  • Paid drive time + mileage reimbursement (IRS rate) between clients

Company info

  • At Positive Development, we believe every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive and every burgeoning professional deserves meaningful work that builds real skills for the future.
  • We work one-on-one with autistic children, helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions.
  • Make a real impact.
  • Build real skills.
  • Grow with us.
  • Why This Role is Different:
  • This isn't a passive "observe and assist" job.
  • You'll be actively coaching, connecting, and helping children grow; while gaining experience that's highly relevant for careers in:
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology
  • Counseling
  • This work is deeply rewarding, but it requires patience, emotional maturity, and commitment.
  • We're especially excited to meet candidates who are:
  • Passionate about working with children and teens
  • Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic
  • Reliable and committed to a consistent schedule (kids depend on consistency!)
  • Comfortable working directly with families in home-based setting
  • Great fits include:
  • Education majors, psychology students, pre-meds, nursing students, OT/SLP hopefuls, behavior technicians, camp counselors, teacher's assistants, childcare providers, direct support professionals, and caregivers.
  • as a Child Development Specialist:
  • You'll work one-on-one with children in their homes and/or center based to:
  • 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

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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