Start your professional journey and get paid as a Developmental Paraprofessional
Rewards that surpass the effort
As a Developmental Paraprofessional (DPP), you’ll find joy in supporting autistic children in their homes by building connections through engaging in their natural interests. Using a care plan designed by a clinician, you’ll foster growth with our gentle, play-based approach.
Have a bachelor’s degree? Here’s what we are looking for:
California applicants should have one or more of the following degrees:
- Psychology (all forms)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Child Development
- Education (Special Ed or general)
- Early Childhood Education
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Rehabilitation Services
- Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology
- Human Development
Requirements
- Ability to work 1:1 with children or teen with ASD diagnosis in an in-home setting with compassion and patience
- Attend all team meetings
- Reliable transportation up to 20 mile radius
Qualifications
- Valid state ID or driver’s license
- 18 years of age or older
- Previous volunteer experience or work with children
- Bilingual (not required but preferred)
Perks
- $26-$30/hour (based on requirements / qualifications)
- Paid training
- Ongoing supervision and guidance from clinical supervisor
- Mileage reimbursement (work-to-work commute only)
- Opportunities for continued career development
A job that matters while fitting your schedule
Experience the chance to learn and grow alongside clinical leaders while enjoying flexibility that accommodates your schedule. At Positive Development, you’ll make a lasting impact in the lives of autistic children and their families through social, relational and developmental growth.
Opportunities for professional learning
Positive Development provides additional learning experiences designed to boost your career growth while enhancing your ability to deliver our relational and play-based model in the homes of autistic children.
intervention training
direct interventions
with industry leaders
compliance training
approach (OT, Speech, Mental health)
neurobiology
- Developmental intervention training
- Relationship-based direct interventions
- Access to and relationship with industry leaders
- Basic mental health compliance training
- Parenting skills
- Transdisciplinary team approach (OT, Speech, Mental health)
- Interpersonal neurobiology
Advance your career at Positive Development
For those seeking to expand their roles beyond an entry paraprofessional, Positive Development offers clear pathways to career growth and increased leadership responsibilities.
Hear directly from other DPP’s
“Working at Positive Development for the past year has changed the trajectory of my life. From my clients, to the various opportunities, and the loving fellow staff members I have experienced nothing but never-ending educational experiences as well a warm welcoming atmosphere that I haven’t felt anywhere else.”
“A mentor of mine once told me, "Children remind us of the wonder of the world. And it's so nice to see through their eyes, they remind us of all the good." Unfortunately, life has a tendency to darken that wonder. Fortunately, Positive Development exists.”
Work that changes lives. A career that changes yours.
