Trauma-Informed Child Development Specialist, Evening Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Village seeks a Child Development Specialist at Eagle House in the Greater Hartford area. This position supports children ages 6–12 with trauma-related challenges within a 24-bed residential program, Tue-Sat 2:00pm–10:30pm, 8.5-hour shifts with a meal break.

Starting hourly rate is $20.50 with differential pay for hours between 3 PM and 7 AM. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, supervise daily routines, and teach coping skills within a trauma-informed, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with children who have special needs is preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and impact of trauma, abuse, and neglect.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong cultural competence with diverse populations.
• Ability to stay calm, manage stress, and respond safely in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• 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 community activities.

Skills

Driver's license

Trauma-informed care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural competence

Crisis management

Physical intervention awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

The Village seeks a Child Development Specialist at Eagle House in the Greater Hartford area. This position supports children ages 6–12 with trauma-related challenges within a 24-bed residential program, Tue-Sat 2:00pm–10:30pm, 8.5-hour shifts with a meal break.

Starting hourly rate is $20.50 with differential pay for hours between 3 PM and 7 AM. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, supervise daily routines, and teach coping skills within a trauma-informed, supportive environment.