Child Development Specialist

Child Development Specialist Hackensack, NJ Job Details Part-time $20 - $28 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Working with individuals with autism Assisting with ADLs Home health Progress documentation Autism spectrum disorders support Language development (child development components) Communication skills Home & community care experience Home visits (communication methods) Entry level

Full Job Description 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: Psychology Social Work Occupational Therapy Speech Language Pathology Education and Special Education Counseling Medicine and Health This work is deeply rewarding, but it requires patience, emotional maturity, and commitment. You'll be supported every step of the way by experienced clinicians and supervisors who are invested in your growth. We're especially excited to meet candidates who are: 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 Great fits include: 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

Pay and Schedules:

Direct Pay:

$22-$28/hour (based on experience and education) Training /

Admin Pay:

$20/hour Part-time schedules: