Trauma-Informed Child Development Specialist (SACS)

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Village, serving the Greater Hartford region, seeks a Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization Child Development Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on helping children ages 5-18 in crisis, supporting learning and behavior; a strong commitment to trauma-informed care is essential.

Salary is $20.50/hour plus $1.50 for late/overnight hours. Requires relevant licensure, driving ability, and 3+ years in human services.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred; an Associate’s Degree or high school diploma is considered.
• Licensure/certification requirements include valid driver’s license and the capacity to obtain PSL, Med Admin, TCI, First Aid/CPR, Defensive Driving, Safe Food Handling.
• Experience level is three years in human services or with special needs children.
• Must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be culturally competent.
• Must manage stress and respond safely to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of children using supervision and therapeutic techniques.
• Maintain a safe, clean milieu and act as a healthy role model.
• Demonstrate problem solving and development of children’s social/behavioral skills.
• Record and document information in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and coworkers professionally.
• Provide safe transportation to program activities.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Participate in meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred

Associate’s Degree or High School diploma considered

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

The Village, serving the Greater Hartford region, seeks a Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization Child Development Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on helping children ages 5-18 in crisis, supporting learning and behavior; a strong commitment to trauma-informed care is essential.

Salary is $20.50/hour plus $1.50 for late/overnight hours. Requires relevant licensure, driving ability, and 3+ years in human services.