Child Development Specialist
$22 - $28 per hourPositive Development for Youth & Families
Title: Child Development Specialist Work Location: Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas Job Type: Part-time Pay: $22-$28 per hour Our Mission: Make a real impact. Build real skills. Grow with us. 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. 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:
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. What you'll do as a Child Development Specialist: You'll work one-on-one with children in their homes and/or center based to:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Language Pathology
- Education and Special Education
- Counseling
- Medicine and Health
- Passionate about working with children and teens
- Curious about human development and learning
- Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic
- Reliable and committed to a consistent schedule (kids depend on consistency!)
- Comfortable working directly with families in home-based setting
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. What you'll do 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
- Track progress by documenting session notes and goal outcomes
- Collaborate closely with clinicians and supervisors to build clinical skills and confidence
- Learn how evidence-based developmental care works in real life, not just in textbooks
- Direct Pay: $22-$28/hour (based on experience and education)
- Training / Admin Pay: $20/hour
- Part-time schedules:
- 3, 4, or 5 days per week M-F (most available hours are 3pm-8pm)
- Or Saturday and Sunday (most available hours are between 9a-3pm)
- Paid drive time + mileage reimbursement (IRS rate) between clients
- High School Diploma or GED (must be 18+)
- Valid driver's license + reliable transportation (30-40 min drive radius).
- Ability to complete physical tasks, including:
- Playing on the floor/ground for up to two-three hours per session
- Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs
- Sitting, kneeling, crouching, or moving quickly to ensure child safety
- Strong communication skills and professionalism with families and teammates
- You don't need to be an expert- we'll train you.
- Paid New Hire Training
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship from expert clinicians
- Opportunities for role progression, pay increases, and performance bonuses
- Exposure to a cutting-edge model of autism care with measurable outcome
- $1000 Referral Bonus
- Monthly Technology Stipend
- Paid drive time at admin rate + mileage reimbursement between clients
- Paid training
- Strong performers may request letters of recommendation for graduate or professional programs
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