Child Development Specialist, Extended Day $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services•New Britain, CT

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Klingberg is seeking to fill full-time Child Development Specialist positions in our Extended Day Treatment program located on our New Britain campus. The Extended Day Treatment program is an intensive, year-round program that provides an array of comprehensive therapeutic services for children ages 5-12 experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. The program offers services in the hours immediately following school and on school vacation days. The program offers a structured setting where children learn important coping and social skills and participate in a variety of activities to promote healthy development. Opportunities for recreation and community enrichment are provided.

Requirements

Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Obtain and maintain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid (training provided internally).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years in a clinical treatment program setting preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of individual treatment plans and facilitates implementation of the plans.
Consults with other staff to assure consistency and continuity of individual treatment programs.
Fosters a stable and therapeutic environment and interacts with clients in a manner marked by a controlled, non-judgmental tone of voice and body language, promoting individual responsibility and self-esteem.
Implements treatment plans, behavioral level system, and other means of structure in a therapeutic, caring and respectful manner.
Fosters a positive, communicative environment for client families, guardians, and representatives.
Provides a variety of services to clients, including transportation, assistance and instruction in hygiene, assistance in the development of daily living skills and maintenance of other personal needs.
Participates in and/or plans recreational activities both on and off campus. This participation includes motivation of clients, hobby and skills instruction and support, and the fostering of a positive, enthusiastic, and therapeutic play environment.
Provides transportation for clients, to and from the program as assigned.
Participates in physical intervention of clients as required in a manner consistent with policy and procedures.
Obtains and maintains appropriate training certification.