Evening Child Development Specialist – Trauma-Informed Care

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff recognition programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Village’s Eagle House program in Hartford, CT is seeking a Child Development Specialist working Sun–Thurs 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. You will join a multidisciplinary team serving children aged 6–12 in a 24-bed residential treatment setting focused on trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, and skill-building.

You will supervise daily routines, lead activities, transport clients to appointments, and collaborate with therapists and educators to support family reunification and community-based

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in human services or with children who have trauma is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• 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 (hygiene, meals, structure).
• Facilitates and participates in recreational group activities.
• Provides continuous supervision to ensure safety.
• Builds therapeutic relationships to support emotional regulation and prosocial skills.
• Transports clients to appointments or to community activities.

Job description

The Village’s Eagle House program in Hartford, CT is seeking a Child Development Specialist working Sun–Thurs 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. You will join a multidisciplinary team serving children aged 6–12 in a 24-bed residential treatment setting focused on trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, and skill-building.

You will supervise daily routines, lead activities, transport clients to appointments, and collaborate with therapists and educators to support family reunification and community-based