Apply on Employer Site

The Village for Families & Children · 3 weeks ago

Child Development Specialist- 3rd Shift (Sun-Thurs)

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$20.50/hr - $20.50/hr

3+ years exp

The Village for Families & Children is dedicated to supporting youth facing behavioral health crises. The Child Development Specialist plays a crucial role in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the physical and emotional needs of children are met while enhancing their social and behavioral functioning.

Health CareNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Maintain the safety of children in all situations using supervision and the implementation of various therapeutic techniques, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Maintain a safe, clean and dignified milieu environment

Serve as a healthy role model

Demonstrate techniques that enhance problem solving abilities and enable growth and maturity

Understand and relay relevant information

Record and document critical information in a timely matter

Communicate with parents/guardians in a professional and timely matter

Communicate with coworkers in a professional and timely matter

Communicate with external professionals (e.g. Teachers, DCF Workers) in a professional and timely manner

Manage and assist in the modification of child behavior

Maintain appropriate certifications (see Licensure Requirements below)

Provide safe transportation to and from program activities

Conduct oneself in a professional, courteous manner in all job-related interactions

Interact with children in a positive, nurturing, therapeutic manner

Facilitate or co-facilitate therapeutic groups

Participate in program meetings, agency meetings, supervision and training events as deemed appropriate by supervisor

Conduct any other related work to ensure that the physical and emotional needs of the children are met and that the program continues to operate effectively

May be required to work in other programs as needed

Qualification

Therapeutic Crisis InterventionMedication Administration CertificationFirst AidCPR CertificationPublic Service LicenseDefensive Driving CertificationSafe Food Handling CertificationChild Development KnowledgeCultural CompetenceStress ManagementGeneral Computer SkillsTeamworkCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred; Associates Degree or High School diploma considered

Valid driver's license and the capacity to attain or maintain a Public Service License, Medication Administration Certification, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification, American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification, Defensive Driving Certification, Safe Food Handling Certification

Three years in human service field or experience working with special needs children

Knowledge of basic child development, issues related to the effects of abuse and neglect

Must be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Must be culturally competent to serve a diverse population

Must have the ability to manage stress and to respond to emergency situations safely and calmly

Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows XP environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus

Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, i.e. must be able to supervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required; must be able to move freely from place to place without restriction

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Within 2 months of hire

First Aid / CPR Within 2 months of hire

Public Service License (PSL)/V Endorsement Within 2 months of hire

DCF Medication Certification Within 6 months of hire