Bilingual Child Development Specialist
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Work one-on-one with children who have autism or other developmental differences to help them build communication, social, and daily living skills. This role helps children learn through play and conversation, fostering their ability to think, create, communicate, and connect meaningfully with others.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with children to develop communication, social, and daily living skills
- Help kids learn through play and conversation
- Work directly with children in their homes or therapy centers using engaging interaction
- Document session notes and progress toward goals
- Work directly with clinicians and supervisors to gain skills
Requirements
- A passion for working with children and teens
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Experience working with children
- Patience, empathy and enthusiasm for working with neurodivergent children and adolescents
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years old
- Great communication and people skills
- Reliability and commitment to a consistent schedule
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation (within a 30–40-minute drive radius)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Ability to physically position body with clients including sitting, kneeling, or crouching
- Ability to respond to client needs, including running or adjusting positioning quickly to ensure safety and well-being
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working with children, experience with autism is a plus
Nice to Have
- Experience with autism
Benefits
About Positive Development
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.