Crisis Stabilization Child Development Specialist

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

Job summary

The Village for Families and Children in Hartford, CT is seeking a Subacute Crisis Stabilization Child Development Specialist to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role focuses on safety, stabilization, and family-centered care for youth in crisis.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), relevant licensure/certifications, and at least 3 years in human services. The starting hourly rate is $20.50, with a 40-hour work week and Tuesday-Saturday 1st shift.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred; Associates Degree or High School diploma considered.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Valid driver's license and the capacity to attain or maintain a Public Service License, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification, American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification, Defensive Driving Certification, Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Experience Level: Three years in human service field or experience working with special needs children.
• Specific Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements: Knowledge of basic child development, issues related to the effects of abuse and 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 to respond to emergency situations safely and calmly.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows XP environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, i.e. must be able to supervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required; must be able to move freely from place to place without restriction.
• All Regular Child Development Specialists in the Residential and Extended Day Treatment programs are required to obtain and maintain the following certifications:
• All Child Development Specialists in the Residential and School programs are required to obtain and maintain the following certifications:

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety of children in all situations using supervision and the implementation of various therapeutic techniques, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Stress management

Cultural competence

Team player

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associates or high school diploma considered

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The Village for Families and Children in Hartford, CT is seeking a Subacute Crisis Stabilization Child Development Specialist to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role focuses on safety, stabilization, and family-centered care for youth in crisis.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), relevant licensure/certifications, and at least 3 years in human services. The starting hourly rate is $20.50, with a 40-hour work week and Tuesday-Saturday 1st shift.