Infant Stimulation Development Specialist
Nurture & Nature ABA
Infant Stimulation Development Specialist
Nurture & Nature ABA
Salary Range: 23 to 29 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
Pay: $23.00–$29.00 per hour
Bachelor's Degree: $23.00–$26.00/hr
Master's Degree: $27.00–$29.00/hr
Compensation is based on education, relevant experience, and qualifications.
Position Type: Part-Time, with opportunities for additional hours based on client needs and availability.
Nurture & Nature ABA is a BCBA-owned, clinician-led organization committed to providing ethical, high-quality developmental and behavioral services. We prioritize mentorship, collaboration, and individualized care that supports both families and clinicians.
Our Early Sparks Infant Stimulation Program provides play-based, relationship-centered developmental intervention to infants ages 3–16 months, supporting early learning, communication, motor development, and caregiver engagement.
We are seeking compassionate, energetic, and developmentally minded professionals with a background in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Early Intervention, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or related fields.
We are especially interested in Psychology graduates with experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children in early intervention or ABA settings.
This position is ideal for professionals passionate about early childhood development who enjoy providing individualized, play-based services and collaborating with families.
Infant Stimulation sessions are typically one hour per appointment, with schedules determined by family needs and client availability.
This is initially a part-time opportunity, with a minimum availability requirement of 15 hours per week.
Candidates interested in increasing their weekly hours should be open to supporting additional ABA cases, based on qualifications, clinical needs, and case availability.
ABA sessions are primarily scheduled during afternoon and evening hours, typically 2:30 PM–7:30 PM.
Additional hours are dependent on client availability and are not guaranteed.
We encourage applicants who have flexibility across both daytime Infant Stimulation appointments and afternoon/evening ABA sessions.
As an Infant Stimulation Development Specialist, you will:
Provide individualized, one-on-one developmental intervention to infants ages 3–16 months.
Implement play-based, naturalistic teaching strategies aligned with Denver Model/ESDM-informed principles.
Support early developmental milestones, including:
Communication, gestures, and vocalizations
Social engagement and joint attention
Sensory exploration and regulation
Fine and gross motor development
Imitation, object play, and early cognition
Incorporate developmental learning opportunities into everyday routines and play.
Support caregiver involvement through modeling and developmentally appropriate strategies.
Implement individualized developmental goals under clinical supervision.
Collect and maintain accurate developmental progress data and session documentation.
Collaborate with clinical supervisors and families to support consistent, family-centered services.
Maintain professional communication, reliability, and consistency with scheduled families.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional ABA Opportunities: Qualified clinicians interested in additional hours may also provide direct ABA services to children with developmental or behavioral support needs, under appropriate clinical supervision.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or a closely related field.
Minimum one year of relevant experience supporting infants, toddlers, or young children in Early Intervention, ABA, Infant Stimulation, or related developmental services.
Understanding of early childhood developmental milestones and age-appropriate learning strategies.
Ability to engage children through play-based, naturalistic intervention.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with caregivers and clinical teams.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assigned clients within a 20-mile service radius.
Ability to complete required background checks and TB screening.
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology or Developmental Psychology with relevant Early Intervention or ABA experience.
Direct experience providing services to infants and toddlers ages 0–3.
Experience implementing ABA interventions under BCBA supervision.
Familiarity with Denver Model / Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) principles.
Experience with caregiver coaching and family-centered intervention.
Knowledge of developmental assessments, milestones, and progress documentation.
Experience with naturalistic teaching and play-based learning.
Bilingual abilities, including Spanish or ASL.
Interest in professional growth within Early Intervention, ABA, or infant development.
Employment: Part-Time to start.
Minimum Availability: 15 hours per week.
Infant Stimulation Sessions: Typically one hour per appointment, scheduled during daytime and early evening hours based on family availability.
Additional ABA Cases: Primarily between 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Service Area: In-home and community-based services within a 20-mile radius of the clinician's primary home ZIP code.
Scheduling Commitment: Candidates must maintain their agreed-upon availability to support continuity of care.
Please Note: Due to the shorter duration of Infant Stimulation appointments, candidates seeking a higher weekly caseload are strongly encouraged to have flexibility for additional afternoon/evening ABA assignments. The number of scheduled hours will vary based on client needs and availability.
This is an active, hands-on developmental role requiring the ability to:
Sit on the floor, kneel, bend, and participate in infant play.
Lift up to 30 lbs.
Engage in movement-based, sensory, and developmental activities.
BCBA-Owned & Clinician-Led: Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
Mentorship & Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities
Balanced Service Areas: 20-mile service radius
Tuition Discounts: Partnership with The Chicago School
Approved Practicum Site: Pepperdine University and California State University, Northridge
Wellness Reimbursement: Annual self-care allowance
Phone & Administrative Stipends: When applicable
401(k) with Employer Match
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: 70% employer-paid for eligible employees
Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time: Based on eligibility
Mileage & Drive Time Reimbursement
Employee Discounts: Access to discounts with 3,600+ companies
Professional Development & Conference Opportunities
If you have a background in Psychology, Early Intervention, or ABA and are passionate about supporting early childhood development, we would love to hear from you.
Join a clinician-led organization where you can make a meaningful impact during the earliest stages of development while continuing to grow professionally.
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