Client Development Specialist at STARS BAY AREA INC – San Jose, California

Job Type: Full-time and Part-Time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

*This role uses a split-rate compensation structure. Billable client service hours are paid at a higher hourly rate, while non-billable hours—including training, drive time, admin tasks, and required meetings—are compensated at a separate hourly rate.*

Benefits:

• Generous monthly bonus incentives based on hours
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Paid training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Benefits, health, vision, dental, and employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time-off and holidays
• Flexible schedule

Stars Therapy Services is a company dedicated to empowering children and families toward happiness and wellness. We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our clinical team in the Bay Area to provide play-based therapy to children under the age of three years old. Our supportive culture, comprehensive training, and growth opportunities make us an ideal choice for those eager to make a difference in child development or step into the Healthcare or Psychology industry.

Essential Functions:

• Provide services in the child’s natural environment (in families’ homes or other community settings).
• Working with children under the age of 3 years old, you'll collaborate closely with parents/caregivers to enhance skill acquisition in key areas of childhood development using play therapy techniques.
• Collaborate with a clinical team of supervisors and leads as well as a scheduling department for support.
• Develops and implements individualized, weekly activity plans that support toddlers’ development, growth, and resiliency within the home environment.
• Work with the family to develop strategies to help each child reach their specific developmental goals
• Utilize the family-centered parent coaching approach to build confidence and skills and to ensure that progress is generalized
• Maintains accurate documentation, including session notes, data entry, reassessment reports, and goal development.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and/or State/Federal regulations)
• Strong written communication skills, excellent writing and editing skills, and demonstrated ability to write clearly and professionally

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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!
• High school diploma
• Bachelor's Degree (Child Development, Psychology, or related field)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental stages of infant and toddler development
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children under the age of 3

Requirements:

• Have reliable transportation and willingness to travel to various home-based sites throughout the day
• Valid driver’s license, proof of current Vehicle Insurance Registration, and a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain DOJ background clearance.
• Willing to obtain CPR certification
• Obtain and provide current negative TB test
• Ability to walk, run, tolerate prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, crawling, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.

Please visit our website: www.starsinfantprogram.com to learn more and apply today!

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Clara County, CA

Work Location: In person