Entry-Level Child Development Specialist

Why You’ll Love this Entry Level Child Development Specialist Job!

Are you driven by a passion to create a meaningful impact on a child's life, with far-reaching effects that transform families and the community? Embark on a rewarding career as a Entry Level Child Development Specialist with Hopebridge in Thompson's Station, TN, where every day is a new opportunity to make a difference in kids with Autism!

At Hopebridge, you're not just following a career path – you're shaping your own journey with the support of our cutting-edge internal development programs.

Pay: $18 - $20 / hour based on experience and completion of RBT certification

• training is paid at a lower rate

Benefits

• Paid RBT Certification – No experience necessary, we will help you get trained on the job!
• Annual $75 Professional Development Stipend: Invest in your growth and expertise in Autism intervention
• Exclusive professional development programs tailored for working with children on the autism spectrum and fuel your career growth
• Flat-Rate Pay: Unlike other providers, we pay a flat hourly rate, rather than differing rates for billable and non-billable hours
• Get up to 50% of paycheck before payday through Rain app
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance: Prioritize your physical well-being
• 18 Days of PTO: Enjoy paid time off, holidays, and a flex holiday
• 401K Retirement Options with Company Match: Secure your financial future
• Opportunity to Relocate: Explore exciting career possibilities in any of our states
• Monday through Friday Schedule: Say goodbye to nights and weekends
• Fun at Work: Engage in regular in-center celebrations, spirit weeks, competitions, and team-building opportunities

Our goal is to establish a caring clinical setting for our patients, both now and in the future. If you're prepared to start a career that leaves a meaningful impact, apply for the Child Development Specialist position today!

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that fosters skill acquisition, functional communication, and school readiness for children
• Learn directly from Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to provide therapy that transforms lives
• Review behavior plans and instructional materials to ensure consistent implementation and monitor outcomes
• Complete daily progress notes related to the implementation of the intervention plan
• Work with children by creating an environment that champions continued skill acquisition and development of functional communication, peer interactions, and school readiness, just to name a few
• Celebrate victories (both big and small!), help kids and families celebrate milestones, and get more high fives than you’ve ever thought possible

Required Skills

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent

Hopebridge-BT-Thompsons Station (TN)