Child Development Specialist- Eagle House (Per Diem)

About the role

The Child Development Specialist I participates as a key member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the treatment and/or education of children with significant emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities. She/he ensures that the children's physical and emotional needs are met daily and supports the children's academic learning by focusing on the enhancement of their social, recreational, and behavioral functioning.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Three years in human service field or experience working with special needs children.
• Specific Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements: 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.