Job detail
Child Development Specialist
Positive Development
PART_TIME
Posted 3/12/2026
Location
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Salary
$22 - $28 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The specialist will work one-On-One with autistic children in home or center settings to build communication, social, and daily living skills through play and relationship-Based interactions. Responsibilities also include documenting session notes, tracking goal outcomes, and collaborating with clinicians to build clinical skills.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or ged, be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation within a 30-40 minute radius. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as playing on the floor, lifting up to 40 lbs, and maintaining strong communication and professionalism.
high schoolCoachingDocumentationCommunication SkillsEmpathyProgress TrackingProfessionalismReliabilityDaily Living SkillsChild DevelopmentClinical CollaborationSocial SkillsEmotional MaturityPlay-Based InteractionRelationship-FocusedIntervention Model
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Technology Stipend
- Paid Drive Time