Child Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States Smile Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics Full time

Founded by a therapist, **Smile Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics** has been providing therapy, assessments, and early intervention programs to infants, toddlers, and school-aged children—in clinic, home, and school settings—for over 8 years. Located near the Los Angeles areas of Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Downtown, we are currently seeking a **Child Development Specialist** to join our dynamic team.

**SMILE IS A FUN, PROGRESSIVE THERAPEUTIC PEDIATRIC CENTER OFFERING**:

- Initial and ongoing training/mentorship to all employees including intensive Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT) training and Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) training
- Stimulating environment, with direct mentorship from multidisciplinary experts in behavior therapy, as well as occupational therapy, speech therapy, & child development.
- Highly competitive negotiated pay
- Excellent health, dental, vision, and vacation benefits
- Ample opportunities to grow professionally
- Great company culture

The **Child Development Specialist** will primarily work closely with our Behavior Therapy Leadership to provide support to individuals with autism in a group, clinic-based setting, while working as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, excellent with children, fun, creative, flexible, self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills to work with our Smile families and alongside our Smile therapists and staff Bilingual speakers please apply

**Job Requirements/Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, or a related degree including but not limited to: behavior intervention, special education, child development, psychology, etc.
- MUST have minimum one year of experience in a child-care environment (e.g., preschool, clinic setting, social skills groups, etc.)
- Experience working with or providing treatment to children with or at risk for ASD with knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis and DIR/Floor-Time Treatment approaches
- At least 6 months of experience working with the pediatric population (generally, 12 months to 6 years of age)
- Ability to provide direct services to families and children across a variety of settings (clinic, home, community)
- Effective planning and problem-solving
- Excellent oral communication and written skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Must be compassionate, innovative, flexible, self-motivated and be able to work with families and children in a supportive way to foster learning and development
- Must be able to work alongside Smile’s therapists and staff members to support a dynamic, positive work environment
- Bilingual speaking a plus

We look forward to hearing from you

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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