Child Development Specialist (Sun-Thurs 2:30pm -11:00pm)

About the role

The Village is a behavioral health agency providing services in Greater Hartford, CT. We are one of the top workplaces for workplace culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• 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 such as hygiene, meals, and structure
• Facilitates and participates in recreational group activities
• Provides continuous supervision to ensure physical and emotional safety
• Buils therapeutic relationships to support emotional regulation, prosocial skill development, and overall behavioral functioning
• Transports clients to appointments or to and from community activities

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• 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
• 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)

Qualifications

• Medication Administration Certification
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
• First Aid & CPR (American Red Cross)
• Defensive Driving
• Safe Food Handling
• Situational Awareness
• Risking Connection

Skills

• Knowledge of child development and the impact of trauma, abuse, and neglect
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to remain calm, manage stress, and respond safely in crisis or emergency situations

Benefits

Our benefits package includes comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also offer tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement, and Student Loan Repayment).