Child Development Specialist
$41,600–$58,240 year
On-siteAshburn, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Build communication, social, and daily living skills for autistic children through one-on-one play-based interactions in home-based or center settings. Create meaningful connections that help children engage with the world while tracking progress by documenting session notes and goal outcomes. Collaborate closely with clinicians and supervisors to build clinical skills using a relationship-based intervention model. Part-time schedule available Monday through Friday (3pm–8pm) or weekends (9am–3pm), with pay ranging from $20 to $28 per hour. Requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and consistent attendance as children depend on reliability. Paid training, ongoing mentorship, and opportunities for role progression are provided.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs
- Ability to sit, kneeling, crouching, or move quickly to ensure child safety
- Strong communication skills and professionalism with families and teammates
Desired Qualifications
- Passionate about working with children and teens
- Curious about human development and learning
- Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic
- Reliable and committed to a consistent schedule
- 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
- Caregivers
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