About the job
Our Mission:
Make a meaningful difference. Develop essential skills. Join us in our journey.
At Positive Development, we are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and flourish while also providing emerging professionals with impactful work that fosters essential skills for their future careers.
Our approach involves working closely with autistic children, guiding them to enhance their communication, social interactions, and daily living skills through engaging, play-based, and relationship-centered methods.
What Makes This Role Unique:
This position goes beyond mere observation and assistance; you will be actively involved in coaching, connecting, and facilitating growth in children. You will gain invaluable experience applicable to various careers, including:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Language Pathology
- Education and Special Education
- Counseling
- Medicine and Health
While this role is incredibly rewarding, it demands patience, emotional intelligence, and a strong commitment. You will receive ongoing support from seasoned clinicians and supervisors who are dedicated to your professional growth.
We are particularly eager to meet candidates who are:
- Enthusiastic about working with children and adolescents
- Intrigued by human development and learning processes
- Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic
- Dependable with a commitment to maintaining a consistent schedule (children thrive on stability!)
- Comfortable engaging with families in a home-based environment
Ideal candidates may include education majors, psychology students, pre-med students, nursing students, aspiring occupational/speech therapists, behavior technicians, camp counselors, teacher assistants, childcare providers, direct support professionals, and caregivers.
Your Responsibilities as a Child Development Specialist:
