Holding Hands

Outpatient mental health & family counseling

Developmental Interventionist

Social & Community ServicesUpdated on Nov 6

Part-timePasadena, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
One year of experience in a related field is required.
Reliable transportation is required.
Availability Monday through Friday between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM is required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
A passion for working with children and supporting developmental growth is required.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one DIR/Floortime intervention.
Facilitate social, emotional, and developmental growth through play-based interactions.
Implement individualized, relationship-based activities tailored to each client.
Support communication, emotional regulation, and social connection.
Encourage independence, self-expression, and choice-making.
Build strong relationships with clients and families.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
Maintain a nurturing, flexible, and supportive environment.
Deliver individualized care using the DIR/Floortime model across home, school, clinic, and community settings.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with DIR/Floortime, applied behavior analysis (ABA), or early childhood development.
A master's degree in a related field.
Experience working with children with autism or developmental differences.

Fostering Growth. Building Connections. Changing Lives.

What if your work could support meaningful developmental progress through connection and play? At Holding Hands, our Developmental Interventionists use relationship-based approaches to help individuals grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally. As a Developmental Interventionist, you will deliver individualized care using the DIR®/Floortime™ model across home, school, clinic, and community settings while working

Compensation & Benefits for Developmental Interventionist:
• $24 – $27, /hour starting pay
• Paid time off and holidays
• Mileage reimbursement between sessions
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to grow into full-time roles

Key Responsibilities as a Developmental Interventionist:
• Provide 1:1 DIR®/Floortime™ intervention
• Facilitate social, emotional, and developmental growth through play-based interactions
• Implement individualized, relationship-based activities tailored to each client
• Support communication, emotional regulation, and social connection
• Encourage independence, self-expression, and choice-making
• Build strong relationships with clients and families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain a nurturing, flexible, and supportive environment

Developmental Interventionist Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required (in a related field)
• Passion for working with children and supporting developmental growth
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable transportation required
• 1 year of experience in a related field
• Must be available Monday through Friday, between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with DIR®/Floortime™, ABA, or early childhood development
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience working with children with autism or developmental differences

About the Company

Holding Hands

Outpatient mental health & family counseling

Holding Hands operates as an outpatient community clinic serving infants, children, teens, and adults with developmental and mental health needs in Los Angeles, Burbank, Calabasas, and Whittier. Its approach centers on each client’s strengths and unique profile, with an intervention plan tailored to individual differences. The clinical team not only works with the client but also educates, empowers, and supports the entire family unit, offering counseling for individuals, couples, and families. The service model relies on a client- and family-centered process that uses a collaborative relationship to promote growth and development. Compared with peers, Holding Hands combines a long-standing, community-focused presence with a broad age range and a strong emphasis on family education and involvement. The company’s goal is to help each person reach their potential by providing guidance and supportive hands-on care so they can grow, learn, and develop with someone believing in them.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Burbank, CA
Founded: 2003

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