What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Specialist- Eagle House (Sun-Thurs 2:30pm-11pm) position at The Village for Families & Children?
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 withnationaldistinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
Starting hourly rate $20.50 per hour with differentialpaygiven for hours worked between 3 PM-7 AM.
Shift schedule: Sun-Thurs 2:30-11pm ((Scheduled for 8.5 hours with a .5 unpaid break)
About Eagle House
Program Overview
Qualifications & Skills
As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.
We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits.
https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/
Keyword: Multidisciplinary teamwork Trauma-informed care Therapeutic behavior management Coping skills instruction Daily routine oversight Recreational group facilitation Continuous supervision Safety
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 withnationaldistinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
Starting hourly rate $20.50 per hour with differentialpaygiven for hours worked between 3 PM-7 AM.
Shift schedule: Sun-Thurs 2:30-11pm ((Scheduled for 8.5 hours with a .5 unpaid 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
- 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
- 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 opportunities
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma required; 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
- 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)
- Medication Administration Certification
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- First Aid & CPR (American Red Cross)
- Defensive Driving
- Safe Food Handling
- Situational Awareness
- Risking Connection
As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.
We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits.
https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/
Keyword: Multidisciplinary teamwork Trauma-informed care Therapeutic behavior management Coping skills instruction Daily routine oversight Recreational group facilitation Continuous supervision Safety
Salary : $21