SPANISH-SPEAKING EARLY INTERVENTION CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Every Child Achieves | San Fernando Valley, CA Full-Time Career Opportunity
TOP EARNING + TOP PURPOSE + CHANGING A CHILD'S WORLD = YOUR DREAM JOB
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TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER
Are you an experienced, Spanish-speaking Child Development Specialist with expertise in the DAYC-2 Assessment Protocol? This is more than a job. This is the chance to change a child's entire life trajectory during the most critical developmental window they will ever have — and to be rewarded, generously, for doing it.
Join Every Child Achieves and experience the autonomy, flexibility, top-tier earning potential, and deep purpose you've been searching for.
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A ROLE BUILT FOR LONG-TERM CAREER GROWTH
We're looking for a long-term, career-minded Child Development Specialist ready to build and own a caseload:
- Part-time scheduling starts at 20 billable hours/week (typically established within 90 days)
- Full-time scheduling is 30 billable hours/week or more (typically established within 120 days) — this is where bonus and benefit eligibility begins
- Top-earning Child Development Specialists typically schedule 40 billable hours/week
- 40+ billable hours/week unlocks the highest bonus potential, and often qualifies for overtime — putting total compensation potential in the $90,000-$105,000 range
Please note: Part-time scheduling (20-29 billable hours/week) is not eligible for our bonus structure or benefits. Bonuses and benefits are available once you reach full-time scheduling of 30+ billable hours/week, with the highest earning potential at 40 billable hours/week. This is potential, not a guarantee — but it's a real, achievable outcome for clinicians who build and sustain a full-time caseload with us.
Are you an SLPA, COTA, or PTA? Working as a Child Development Specialist, your earning potential is even higher.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We're seeking a skilled, Spanish-speaking Child Development Specialist with proven, prior experience in early intervention services funded by regional centers. You'll conduct comprehensive developmental assessments using the DAYC-2 (Developmental Assessment of Young Children, Second Edition) and provide evidence-based intervention services to children birth to three years old in their natural environments — homes, parks, daycares — where therapy is most effective and outcomes are most profound.
This isn't clinic-based work. This is meaningful intervention within a child's ecosystem, delivering services where children learn, play, and grow every day.
We are looking for someone available to start beginning of August 2026!
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SERVICE AREA — SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
This role must cover the following cities in it's entirety and employee must reside nearby - no out of area commutes are permitted:
- North Hollywood
- Van Nuys
- Northridge
- Reseda
- Panorama City
- Sherman Oaks
- Studio City
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience working with children birth to three years old — must be EI Developmental Therapy, not ABA
- Prior early intervention experience is required
- Demonstrated expertise administering and interpreting the DAYC-2 Assessment Protocol for both evaluation and treatment
- Proven experience providing early intervention services funded by regional centers
- Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written) — required for this role
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
- Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation
- A strong, demonstrated work retention history — we want clinicians who commit and stay
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience delivering 60-minute therapy sessions in natural environments
- Strong family-centered practice approach
- Willingness and ability to build toward a full-time caseload of 30+ billable hours per week, with top earners scheduling 40 billable hours per week
- Excellent documentation and report writing skills
- Knowledge of regional center regulations and compliance requirements
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WHO THRIVES IN THIS ROLE
We're looking for a long-term, career-minded Child Development Specialist — someone building a career, not just a job. This role is built for a specific kind of clinician:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented — truly Type A
- Fast and responsive in your communication
- Impeccable follow-through — every time
- 100% all-in on the families and caseload you serve
If you show up reliably, communicate clearly and promptly, and take real ownership of your caseload, you'll thrive here. This is not a role for a casual side-gig mindset — we're looking for a committed, long-term team member.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments using the DAYC-2 protocol
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results
- Provide 60-minute intervention sessions in children's natural environments
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports for regional center compliance
- Build and sustain a full caseload over time
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS — WHERE TOP EARNING MEETS TOP PURPOSE
Hourly Reimbursement Rates:
- Clinical (Billable) Time: $26-$30 per hour based on clinical experience and degree level
- Higher rates available for licensed COTA, PTA, or SLPA professionals performing as Child Development Specialists
- Administrative and Drive Time: $20 per hour
- Part-time scheduling (20-29 billable hours/week) is paid at the clinical + administrative/drive time rates above and is not eligible for bonuses or benefits
Bonus Structure — Full-Time Only (30+ Billable Hours/Week Required for Eligibility):
Bonuses are paid per billable hour delivered, per 2-week pay period:
Billable Hours (2-Week Period)Bonus50-59 hours+$10/billable hour60-69 hours+$15/billable hour70+ hours+$20/billable hour
What is the $46-$60/billable hour figure? This is a global fee-for-service equivalency — it's calculated by taking your total pay (billable clinical pay + administrative/drive time pay + bonus pay) over a pay period and dividing it by your total billable hours delivered. It's not a separate rate; it's how all forms of pay blend together, per billable hour, once you're scheduling full-time and hitting bonus tiers.
Caseload Build & Full-Time Earning Potential:
- Part-Time (20-29 billable hours/week, typically established within 90 days): Clinical + administrative/drive time pay; not eligible for bonuses or benefits
- Full-Time (30+ billable hours/week, typically established within 120 days): Bonus and benefit eligibility begins — up to $82,500 annually plus PTO and benefits
- High Producers (35+ billable hours/week): Up to $105,000 annually plus PTO and benefits once bonus tiers are factored in
- Top Earners / Overtime Eligible (40 billable hours/week): Our top-earning Child Development Specialists schedule at this level, often qualifying for overtime, with total compensation reaching $90,000-$105,000
Real Example: Based on the $26/hour clinical rate, a Child Development Specialist averaging 35 billable hours per week for 50 weeks — and qualifying for the top bonus tier — could make up to $98,000 plus PTO, paid holidays, benefits, and more!
Important: These figures assume full-time scheduling (30+ billable hours/week), with the highest figures reflecting our top earners at 40 billable hours/week. Our bonus structure is specifically designed around full-time productivity — part-time scheduling (20-29 billable hours/week) does not qualify for bonuses or benefits. This is potential, not a guarantee.
SLPA, COTA, or PTA credential? Your earning potential as a Child Development Specialist is even higher than the rates shown above.
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COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Up to 90% employer-paid healthcare premium coverage
- 401(k) with discretionary match plus profit sharing (averaged 40% dollar-for-dollar match over the past 8 years)
- CEU reimbursement and paid professional development days
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between clients
- Supportive team environment focused on clinician success
- Administrative support for scheduling and documentation
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WHY EARLY INTERVENTION?
Early intervention has the highest success rate for developmental outcomes with children under three. As a DAYC-2 expert, you'll be part of the proven formula that transforms young lives during their most neuroplastic years, providing responsive services to our diverse San Fernando Valley communities.
OUR MISSION
We focus on changing the world one child at a time. Work Hard. Relax Hard. Make a Difference in a Child's Life.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Every Child Achieves is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
California Applicant Notice: In compliance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other applicable laws, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Salary Transparency (CA Pay Transparency Act - SB 1162): The compensation for this position includes hourly rates of $26-$30 for clinical time based on experience and education level, with higher rates available for licensed therapy assistants (SLPA, COTA, PTA). Administrative and drive time is compensated at $20 per hour. Part-time scheduling (20-29 billable hours/week) is paid at these rates and is not eligible for bonuses or benefits. Full-time scheduling (30+ billable hours/week) is eligible for a bonus structure that adds $10-$20 per billable hour for clinicians delivering 50+ billable hours in a 2-week pay period, with top-earning Child Development Specialists typically scheduling 40 billable hours/week. The commonly cited $46-$60 per billable hour figure is a global fee-for-service equivalency: total pay (clinical, administrative/drive time, and bonus pay combined) divided by total billable hours delivered. These bonus-driven earning figures assume full-time scheduling; annual earnings up to $98,000+ and total compensation of $90,000-$105,000 reflect potential at full-time caseload levels (30-40 billable hours/week) and are not guaranteed. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to: caseload volume, service delivery productivity, individual qualifications, DAYC-2 expertise, bilingual skills, and credentials.
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APPLY TODAY!
TOP EARNING + TOP PURPOSE + CHANGING A CHILD'S WORLD = YOUR DREAM JOB
- Job Type: Full-time career opportunity (part-time entry point available while building your caseload)
- Pay:
- Clinical (billable) time: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
- Administrative and drive time: $20.00 per hour
- Full-time (30+ billable hours/week): bonus eligible, up to a $56-$60 per billable hour global equivalency once bonus tiers are factored in
- SLPA, COTA, or PTA credential: earning potential even higher
- Expected hours: 20 billable hours/week minimum (part-time, no bonus/benefit eligibility); 30+ billable hours/week for full-time bonus and benefit eligibility; top earners schedule 40 billable hours/week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Pay: $60,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Why are you currently seeking new employment? (REQUIRED - These questions help us identify not just your work history but more about your goals. Please complete to be considered for role.)
- Please provide which employers you have worked as a 0-3 Developmental Specialist and facilitated the "DAYC-2" - this is a requirement of the role. Why are you currently seeking new employment? (REQUIRED - These questions help us identify not just your work history but more about your goals. Please complete to be considered for role.)
- The job requires candidates to cover every city mentioned in the job ad. You must reside in those cities. Please confirm you reside in this area and able to cover the entire caseload of cities. Why are you currently seeking new employment? (REQUIRED - These questions help us identify not just your work history but more about your goals. Please complete to be considered for role.)
- Pay structures are non-negotiable. Did you review our compensation approach carefully and see there is a billable wage rate and an administrative wage rate. Earning potential rests on delivery treatments in patient's homes. Each visit must be 1 hour in length. Do you have any concerns with this approach? Why are you currently seeking new employment? (REQUIRED - These questions help us identify not just your work history but more about your goals. Please complete to be considered for role.)
- What is your differentiator from other clinicians that work with infants and toddlers? How do you stand out from the clinical crowd? Why are you currently seeking new employment? (REQUIRED - These questions help us identify not just your work history but more about your goals. Please complete to be considered for role.)
Experience:
- Administering DAYC-2 Assesment: 2 years (Required)
- Home-Health Early Intervention Services (0-3) NOT ABA: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- SPANISH FLUENTLY (Required)
Work Location: On the road
