About this opportunity
The Village for Families & Children lists this Child Development Specialist (Sun-Thurs 2pm-10:30) opportunity in hartford, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Our Mission:
The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as
Starting hourly rate $20.50 per hour with differential pay given for hours worked between 3 PM-7 AM.
Shift schedule: Sun-Thurs 2:00-10:30 (scheduled for 8.5 hours with a .5 break)
ABOUT EAGLE HOUSE
Program Overview
24-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) serving children ages 6-12
Functions as a step-down or diversion from inpatient hospitalization
Serves youth with severe emotional and behavioral challenges related to significant trauma
Average length of stay: ~4 months
Goal: stabilize youth and prepare them for transition to community-based care, family, or foster placement
Provides intensive, trauma-informed care focused on relationship-building and skill development
Services include:
Psychiatry and nursing evaluations
Individual, group, and family therapy
Case management
Therapeutic recreation
Special education services
Emphasis on helping youth build emotional regulation, coping skills, and positive interactions with peers and adults
Position Overview - Child Development Specialist 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 (e.g., hygiene, meals, structure)
Facilitates and participates in recreational group activities
Provides continuous supervision to ensure physical and emotional safety
Builds therapeutic relationships to support emotional regulation, prosocial skill development, and overall behavioral functioning
Transports clients to appointments or to and from community activities
Employee Benefits & Engagement Staff recognition programs, including awards and incentives for staff of the month, perfect attendance, and appreciation events throughout the year
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing coaching, training, and professional development opportunitie
Experience and Skills
Qualifications & Skills High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus
Valid driver's license required
Experience in human services or working with children with special needs preferred
Knowledge of child development and the impact of trauma, abuse, and neglect
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Strong cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations
Ability to remain calm, manage stress, and respond safely in crisis or emergency situations
Physically able to supervise children and perform job duties, including physical interventions (holds) when necessary (with or without reasonable accommodation)
Required Certifications (or willingness to obtain) Medication Administration Certification
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
First Aid & CPR (American Red Cross)
Defensive Driving
Safe Food Handling
Situational Awareness
Risking Connection
Job Benefits
Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program - NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment).
Worksite address
hartford, CT, 06112, US
Who can apply
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