About the job
Our Mission:
Make a meaningful difference. Develop essential skills. Join us on this journey.
At Positive Development, we are dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive. We also believe that every aspiring professional deserves a role that provides valuable experience and skill-building for the future.
We provide personalized support to autistic children, focusing on enhancing their communication, social, and daily living skills through engaging, play-based, and relationship-centered interactions.
What Sets This Role Apart:
This is not merely an “observe and assist” position. You will be actively involved in coaching, connecting, and facilitating growth in children, acquiring experience that is particularly valuable for careers in:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Language Pathology
- Education and Special Education
- Counseling
- Healthcare
This role is incredibly fulfilling, yet it requires patience, emotional intelligence, and dedication. You will receive constant support from seasoned clinicians and supervisors who are invested in your professional development.
We are particularly eager to meet candidates who are:
- Enthusiastic about working with children and adolescents
- Inquisitive about human development and education
- Patient, compassionate, and energetic
- Dependable and committed to a consistent schedule (children thrive on routine!)
- Comfortable engaging with families in a home environment
Ideal candidates include: Education majors, psychology students, pre-med students, nursing students, aspiring occupational and speech therapists, behavior technicians, camp counselors, teaching assistants, childcare providers, direct support professionals, and caregivers.
Your Responsibilities as a Child Development Specialist:
... (additional duties to be specified)
