Child Development Specialist (Sat&Sun 7am-3:30pm)

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff recognition programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Village is seeking a Child Development Specialist for weekend shifts (Sat/Sun 7am-3:30pm) to support trauma-informed care for youth aged 6–12. The role emphasizes therapeutic behavior management, emotional regulation, and daily routine supervision within a 24-bed psychiatric residential treatment setting in the Greater Hartford area.

Starting hourly rate is $20.50, with benefits, and a commitment to building strong, healthy families through comprehensive behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in human services or working with children with special needs preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and the impact of trauma, abuse, and neglect.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to remain calm, manage stress, and respond safely in crisis or emergency situations.
• Physically able to supervise children and perform job duties, including physical interventions (holds) when necessary (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Responsibilities

• Key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Supports treatment and educational needs of children with trauma-related challenges.
• Implements therapeutic behavior management strategies.
• Teaches and reinforces healthy coping skills aligned with treatment goals.
• Oversees daily routines (e.g., hygiene, meals, structure).
• Facilitates and participates in recreational group activities.
• Provides continuous supervision to ensure physical and emotional safety.
• Builds therapeutic relationships to support emotional regulation and prosocial skills.
• Transports clients to appointments or to and from community activities.

Education

High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus

Tools

Medication Administration Certification

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

First Aid & CPR (American Red Cross)

Defensive Driving

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Child Development Specialist (Sat&Sun 7am-3:30pm)

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to providehomes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve ourmission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protectand nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health,early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment andsupport services for children, adults and families in the GreaterHartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years withnational distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity andinclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organizationthat’s just as

Starting hourly rate $20.50 per hour

Shift schedule: Sat & Sunday 7am-3:30-includes a 30 minute unpaid meal break

ABOUT EAGLE HOUSE

Program Overview

• 24-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) servingchildren ages 6–12
• Functions as a step-down or diversion from inpatient hospitalization
• Serves youth with severe emotional and behavioral challengesrelated to significant trauma
• Average length of stay: ~4 months
• Goal: stabilize youth and prepare them for transition tocommunity-based care, family, or foster placement
• Provides intensive, trauma-informed care focused onrelationship-building and skill development
• Services include:
• Psychiatry and nursing evaluations
• Individual, group, and family therapy
• Case management
• Therapeutic recreation
• Special education services
• Emphasis on helping youth build emotional regulation, copingskills, and positive interactions with peers and adults

Position Overview - Child Development Specialist

• Key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Supports treatment and educational needs of children withtrauma-related challenges
• Implements therapeutic behavior management strategies
• Teaches and reinforces healthy coping skills aligned withtreatment goals
• Oversees daily routines (e.g., hygiene, meals, structure)
• Facilitates and participates in recreational group activities
• Provides continuous supervision to ensure physical and emotional safety
• Builds therapeutic relationships to support emotional regulation,prosocial skill development, and overall behavioral functioning
• Transports clients to appointments or to and from community activities

Employee Benefits & Engagement

• Staff recognition programs, including awards and incentives forstaff of the month, perfect attendance, and appreciation eventsthroughout the year
• Ongoing coaching, training, and professional development opportunitie

Experience and Skills

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree ina related field is a plus
• Valid driver’s license required
• Experience in human services or working with children with specialneeds preferred
• Knowledge of child development and the impact of trauma, abuse,and neglect
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to remain calm, manage stress, and respond safely incrisis or emergency situations
• Physically able to supervise children and perform job duties,including physical interventions (holds) when necessary (with orwithout reasonable accommodation)

Required Certifications (or willingness to obtain)

• Medication Administration Certification
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
• First Aid & CPR (American Red Cross)
• Defensive Driving
• Situational Awareness
• Risking Connection

Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensivehealth coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matchedretirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuitionassistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursementand Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/