About the job
Our Mission:
Make a real impact. Build real skills. Grow with us.
At Positive Development, we are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and flourish, while providing meaningful work that equips professionals with essential skills for their future.
Our approach involves one-on-one engagement with autistic children, focusing on enhancing their communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-driven interactions.
Why This Role is Unique:
This is not merely an observational role; you will be actively involved in coaching, connecting, and fostering growth in children, while gaining invaluable experience relevant to various career paths such as:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Language Pathology
- Education and Special Education
- Counseling
- Medicine and Health
This position is incredibly fulfilling but requires patience, emotional intelligence, and steadfast dedication. You will receive ongoing support from seasoned clinicians and supervisors invested in your professional development.
We are particularly eager to connect with candidates who are:
- Enthusiastic about working with children and adolescents
- Inquisitive about human development and educational methodologies
- Compassionate, patient, and energetic
- Dependable and committed to maintaining a consistent schedule (children thrive on stability!)
- Comfortable interacting with families in home settings
Ideal candidates may include education majors, psychology students, pre-med and nursing students, aspiring occupational and speech therapists, behavior technicians, camp counselors, teaching assistants, childcare providers, direct support professionals, and caregivers.
Key Responsibilities as a Child Development Specialist:
