Child Development Specialist — Eagle House, Tuesday–Saturday, 2:30–11 p.m.

Job overview

The Child Development Specialist — Eagle House, Tuesday–Saturday, 2:30–11 p.m. position is onsite in Hartford, CT, with a starting rate of $20.50 per hour plus differential pay for hours worked between 3 p.m. and 7 a.m. Eagle House is a 24-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility serving children ages 6–12.

What you'll do

• Support children’s treatment and educational needs as part of a multidisciplinary team
• implement therapeutic behavior-management strategies
• teach and reinforce coping skills
• oversee daily routines
• facilitate recreational group activities
• provide continuous supervision for physical and emotional safety
• build therapeutic relationships
• and transport clients to appointments or community activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child development specialist

eagle house

psychiatric residential treatment

trauma-informed care

children ages 6–12

therapeutic behavior management

hartford ct

the village for families & children

tuesday–saturday

2:30–11 p.m.

$20.50/hour starting

differential pay

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Staff recognition programs, tuition reimbursement, ongoing coaching, training, and professional development.

Why this role

High school diploma and valid driver’s license are required. Related experience is preferred. Required certifications, or willingness to obtain them, include Medication Administration, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR, Defensive Driving, Safe Food Handling, Situational Awareness, and Risking Connection.

About the employer

The Village For Families & Children is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.