Child Development Specialist: Therapeutic Youth Care

The Village for Families and Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Village for Families and Children in Hartford, CT invites applications for a Child Development Specialist. This role supports treatment teams and focuses on social, recreational, and behavioral development for children with emotional and learning needs.

Starting hourly rate is $20.50, with an additional $1.50 for hours between 3pm-7am; staffing includes Eagle House services and multi-disciplinary collaboration to stabilize youth and support families.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements: Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; Associates or high school diploma considered.
• Licensure/certification requirements: Valid driver's license; PSL/V Endorsement; PSL/Endorsement; PSL/Endorsement; PSL/Endorsement; First Aid and CPR Certification; Defensive Driving; Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Experience: Three years in human service field or with special needs children.
• Knowledge: Basic child development; effects of abuse and neglect.
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Cultural competence: Ability to serve a diverse population.
• Stress management and emergency response ability.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications; familiarity with agency-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of children using supervision and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
• Maintain a safe, clean, dignified milieu environment.
• Serve as a healthy role model for children.
• Demonstrate techniques to enhance problem solving and maturity.
• Understand and relay relevant information to the team and families.
• Record and document critical information promptly.
• Communicate with parents/guardians professionally and timely.
• Coordinate with coworkers and external professionals (teachers, DCF, etc.).
• Manage and assist in modification of child behavior.
• Maintain and obtain required certifications.
• Provide safe transportation to program activities.
• Interact with children in a positive, nurturing, therapeutic manner.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Participate in program and agency meetings, supervision, and training.
• Carry out other related work to ensure program effectiveness.
• May work in other programs as needed; additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Stress management

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

High school diploma

Job description

The Village for Families and Children in Hartford, CT invites applications for a Child Development Specialist. This role supports treatment teams and focuses on social, recreational, and behavioral development for children with emotional and learning needs.

Starting hourly rate is $20.50, with an additional $1.50 for hours between 3pm-7am; staffing includes Eagle House services and multi-disciplinary collaboration to stabilize youth and support families.