Job detail
Child Development Specialist
Positive Development
PART_TIME
Posted 3/20/2026
Location
Santa Barbara, California
Salary
$26 - $30 / 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-Focused interactions. Responsibilities also include following an intervention model, tracking progress via session notes, and collaborating with supervisors to build clinical confidence.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field along with a minimum of one year of volunteer or working experience with children. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to perform physical tasks like floor play and lifting up to 40 lbs are also mandatory requirements.
bachelor degreeCoachingDocumentationCommunication SkillsEmpathyProgress TrackingProfessionalismReliabilityDaily Living SkillsPatienceClinical SkillsChild DevelopmentSocial SkillsPlay-Based InteractionRelationship-FocusedIntervention Model
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Technology Stipend
- Paid Drive Time