Trauma-Informed Child Development Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Coaching & development

Staff recognition programs

Job summary

The Village for Families & Children in Hartford invites applications for a Child Development Specialist at Eagle House, a 24-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility for ages 6-12. You will join the multidisciplinary team to support trauma-informed care, teach coping skills, and supervise daily routines, while fostering safety and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior management, facilitating group activities, coordinating transportation, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High school graduate required; associate or bachelor degree preferred in a related field.
• Valid driver's license required for transportation of clients.
• Experience in human services or with children who have special needs is a plus.
• Knowledge of trauma impact on child development and behavior.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with diverse populations.
• Calm under stress and able to respond safely in crisis situations.
• Physical ability to supervise children and perform holds if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team supporting treatment and education for trauma-impacted children.
• Implement therapeutic behavior management strategies and teach healthy coping skills.
• Oversee daily routines including hygiene, meals, and structured activities.
• Facilitate and participate in recreational group activities.
• Provide continuous supervision to ensure safety for children.
• Build therapeutic relationships to support emotional regulation and social skills.
• Transport clients to appointments or community activities as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Human services experience

Child development knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural competence

Crisis intervention

Safety supervision of children

Education

High school diploma required; assoc/bach preferred

Job description

The Village for Families & Children in Hartford invites applications for a Child Development Specialist at Eagle House, a 24-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility for ages 6-12. You will join the multidisciplinary team to support trauma-informed care, teach coping skills, and supervise daily routines, while fostering safety and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior management, facilitating group activities, coordinating transportation, and maintaining