Child Development Specialist

Description

Title : Child Development Specialist

Work Location : Germantown, Damascus, Laytosnville, Montgomery Village, Comus, Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

Job Type : Part time - Permanent (Non-Seasonal)

Pay : $22-$28 / hour

Who We Are :

At Positive Development we believe every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive. Our team works with children who have autism or other developmental differences, helping them build important life skills through fun and engagement.

What You'll Do :

As a Child Development Specialist (also referred to as a Developmental Paraprofessional (DPP), you'll work one-on-one with children, to help them develop communication, social, and daily living skills. Your role is hands-on-helping kids learn through play and conversation to grow in their ability to think, create, communicate and meaningfully connect with others. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be focused on working directly with children in their homes or in our therapy centers using fun and engaging interaction to help them grow. You will be expected to document session notes and progress toward goals. You will also work directly with clinicians and supervisors to gain skills and allow for career growth.

Compensation & Schedules :

• Pay Range : $22-$28 per hour, based on experience and education
• Thoughtfully designed schedules : We offer a range of predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay, including part-time roles with flexible 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options
• Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays

What We're Looking For :

Lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Why Choose Positive Development?

We do amazing work :

We offer competitive benefits and other job perks :

We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to the team!

Positive Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).