Crisis-Stabilization Child Development Specialist

The Village for Families & Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan forgiveness program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

The Village for Families & Children in Hartford, CT is seeking a Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization Child Development Specialist to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. You will support youth 5-18 in stabilization, focus on holistic family care, and enhance social, recreational, and behavioral functioning daily.

Responsibilities include ensuring child safety, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, documenting information, and coordinating with families and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; associates or high school diploma considered.
• Valid driver's license and PSL, Medication Administration Certification, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification, First Aid and CPR Certification, Defensive Driving Certification, Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Three years in human service field or experience working with special needs children.
• Knowledge of basic child development and effects of abuse/neglect.
• Must be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must be culturally competent to serve a diverse population.
• Must have the ability to manage stress and respond to emergency situations safely and calmly.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Physically able to supervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety of children in all situations using supervision and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
• Maintain a safe, clean and dignified milieu environment.
• Serve as a healthy role model.
• Demonstrate techniques to enhance problem solving and growth.
• Record and relay relevant information in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents/guardians professionally and promptly.
• Communicate with coworkers professionally and promptly.
• Communicate with external professionals in a timely manner.
• Manage and assist in modifying child behavior.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Provide safe transportation to and from program activities.
• Interact with children in a positive, nurturing, therapeutic manner.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Participate in program meetings, supervision and training events.

Skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Communication

Problem solving

Stress management

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Windows XP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Associates degree or high school diploma considered

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Windows XP environment

Job description

The Village for Families & Children in Hartford, CT is seeking a Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization Child Development Specialist to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. You will support youth 5-18 in stabilization, focus on holistic family care, and enhance social, recreational, and behavioral functioning daily.

Responsibilities include ensuring child safety, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, documenting information, and coordinating with families and external professionals.