Child Development Specialist
Job Type: Full-time (32+ hours per week) or Part time available
Availability: Monday-Friday or Tuesday - Saturday at 9am - 6pm
Rate: Starting pay range of $22-25/hr (experience and education considered)
Bonuses offered: Monthly cash bonus incentives (up to an extra $400 EVERY month)
Why work with Stars:
- Be Part of Something Meaningful: Join a passionate team dedicated to providing assessments and early intervention services to children with developmental delays such as Autism, ADHD, down syndrome or dyslexia. Your work will directly contribute to changing families’ lives for the better.
- Tools to Succeed: We value our team members and believe in nurturing their growth. With us, you'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing development opportunities, and the support you need to excel in your role. This is a great first step into the healthcare industry!
- Stability: This is an entry-level, full-time position with competitive compensation ranging from $22 to $25 per hour, along with health, dental, and vision insurance benefits, paid training, and time off. Relish in the satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference every day.
- Bonus Opportunities: Stars Therapy offers cash bonuses based on exceeding the monthly minimum billable hours. Earn bonuses simply by being prompt and providing services at a consistent rate!
Role Overview:
As a Behavior Technician(BT)/Child Development Specialist (CDS), you'll provide one-on-one direct therapy in natural environments such as client homes or community settings. Working with children from birth to 3 years old, you'll collaborate closely with parents/guardians to enhance skill acquisition in key areas of childhood development using play therapy techniques. You will collaborate with a clinical team of supervisors and leads as well as a scheduling department for support.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate at $22 - $25 depending on experience per hour
- Full time and part-time opportunities with guaranteed hours
- Generous monthly cash bonus incentives based on hours
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
- Paid training and ongoing career development opportunities
- Health Benefits, 401k, health, dental, and employer-paid life and AD&D insurance for those who reach 32+ hours per week.
- Paid time-off and holidays
Qualifications:
- A passion for working with children
- High School Diploma or equivalent minimum; Bachelors or higher in Psychology or related field preferred
- Experience working with children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, or behavior disorders.
- Experience in child development, behavioral therapy, early childhood education, infant teaching, or a related field is preferred.
- Computer literate, ability to write reports and meet deadlines
- Comfortable thinking outside the box, adapting to a changing environment, and maintaining professionalism with the families.
- Bilingual (preferred)
- Previous job roles such as Behavior Technicians (BTs), Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs), ABA Therapists, or even Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are a plus!
Basic & Physical Requirements:
- Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel between different job sites.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of current auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
- Ability to obtain DOJ background clearance.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and write communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
- Willing to obtain CPR certification (Company provides upon training)
- Ability to walk, run, tolerate prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, crawling, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Additional Information:
Stars Therapy Services is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work between the times of 9am - 6pm?
- If hired for this position, are you willing and able to drive to and from clients’ homes within the county you reside in?
- Do you have experience working in clients’ homes?
- Do you have experience with data collection? (For example, Hi Rasmus, CentralReach, etc.)
- Do you have experience working with children with any of the following: Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Non-verbal, Aggressive Behaviors?
Experience:
- Childhood development: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- San Jose, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person