We have part-time, permanent positions available for Child Development Specialists in the Pasadena area with our client, a leading provider of developmental therapy for children with autism! This rewarding role is a great fit if you love working with kids and have some free time in the evenings. If you are enthusiastic about working with children and teens and helping them grow, this could be a great opportunity for you! We will match you with families close to you to make sure commute times are convenient! Compensation & Schedules:

• Pay Range: $26 to $30 per hour, based on experience and education
• Thoughtfully designed schedules: We offer a range of predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay, including part-time roles with flexible 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options
• Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field (e.g., Child Development, Psychology, Special Education).
• 1+ year of experience working with children/adolescents in a clinical, school, childcare, or in-home setting.
• Passion for pediatric therapy and solild understanding of child development stages.
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities; experience preferred or willingness to learn.
• Ability to implement treatment plans and document clinical notes accurately using medical software.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for client commutes.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and respond quickly to client needs (e.g., running, crouching, prolonged sitting).

Benefits:

• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Training
• Referral Bonus Program ($500)
• Technology Stipend
• Paid Drive Time
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flex Days for Federal Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

salary: $16,224 - $23,400 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 3 PM - 7:30 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships by understanding clients' holistic developmental needs (emotional, social, mental health).
• Facilitate play-based learning for self-regulation, social skills, daily living skills, emotion recognition, and problem-solving.
• Adapt to client's home environments to foster meaningful interactions and routines in natural settings and communities.
• Maintain professional clinical notes after each session, detailing progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary DIRFloortime team to provide relational interventions and improve clinical outcomes.

The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentmanual lifting up to 40lbs
SkillsWorking with ChildrenPediatric TherapyAutism Spectrum DisorderTreatment Plans
QualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: Experienced