Developmental Services Aide - Autism Discovery Institute, Alexa's PLAYC, and Developmental Evaluation Clinic - Kearny Mesa

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 18528
Date posted: 03/19/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Department: Autism Discovery Institute

The Autism Discovery Institute (ADI), Alexa’s PLAYC, and the Developmental Evaluation Clinic (DEC) at Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego (Kearny Mesa clinics) are seeking a full-time Developmental Services Aide to support clinicians and administrative team members in advancing their shared mission of promoting the development and well-being of children and their families. This unique role provides hands-on clinical support across multiple programs serving children with neurodevelopmental differences, including autism, and offers meaningful opportunities to engage directly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.

The Developmental Services Aide will be responsible for a range of clinical and operational support duties, including but not limited to: maintaining a clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate clinic environment, including toy cleaning and disinfecting, and ordering and organizing clinical supplies, supporting clinicians during social skills groups for children on the autism spectrum, including assisting with activities and transitions as directed, and providing administrative and logistical support to ensure smooth clinic operations. In addition, this position includes a unique opportunity to support a Pediatric Neurologist one day per week, with responsibilities such as: greeting and rooming patients and measuring and recording patients’ height and weight.

This role is ideal for individuals interested in pediatric healthcare, child development, psychology, or related fields, and who are seeking meaningful, hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary clinical setting.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed care practitioner, provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks as assigned. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care is provided in a quality environment to patients and families. Utilizes appropriate age and developmental approach in application of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma, GED or Foreign equivalent

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association

Those staff assisting with the provision of direct Audiology and/or Speech Pathology services must be registered with the State of California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board within three months of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in OT/PT/Speech/Audiology

1 year of experience

Pediatric experience in inpatient, outpatient or long-term care setting

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Advanced knowledge of medical terminology; experience with data entry and clinical computer systems

The current salary range for this position is $21.00 to $28.88

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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