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

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services•New Britain, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Klingberg is seeking full-time Child Development Specialists for its Extended Day Treatment program on the New Britain campus. This intensive, year-round program serves children ages 5–12 who experience emotional and behavioral difficulties, providing comprehensive therapeutic services after school and on school vacation days. In a structured setting, children build coping and social skills and take part in activities that support healthy development, recreation, and community enrichment. The Child Development Specialist helps develop and implement individual treatment plans and supports a stable, therapeutic environment. The role includes working with clients and their families, providing transportation and assistance with hygiene and daily living skills, planning and participating in recreational activities, and using physical intervention when required under program policies and procedures. The position works 11 a.m.–7 p.m., 40 hours per week.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Two to four years of experience in a clinical treatment program setting is preferred.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Obtain and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid certifications; training is provided internally.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing individual treatment plans and facilitate their implementation.
Consult with other staff to support consistency and continuity of individual treatment programs.
Foster a stable, therapeutic environment and interact with clients in a controlled, non-judgmental manner that promotes responsibility and self-esteem.
Implement treatment plans, behavioral level systems, and other structures in a therapeutic, caring, and respectful manner.
Foster a positive, communicative environment for clients’ families, guardians, and representatives.
Provide services including transportation, assistance and instruction in hygiene, development of daily living skills, and support with personal needs.
Participate in and/or plan recreational activities on and off campus, including motivating clients, providing hobby and skills instruction and support, and fostering a positive therapeutic play environment.
Provide transportation for clients to and from the program as assigned.
Participate in physical intervention of clients when required, consistent with policies and procedures.
Obtain and maintain appropriate training certification.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an annual employer contribution of $1,000–$2,000
Health Reimbursement Account with a contribution of $1,500–$3,000 depending on the medical benefit chosen
$100 reimbursement for an annual physical exam if covered under Klingberg’s medical plans
Three weeks of vacation
12 sick days
12 paid holidays
12 annual staff appreciation activities or events
Tuition assistance for winter, spring, and summer semesters
Company-paid life insurance for employee, spouse, and children, and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match
10% tuition discount at educational institutions
Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling
Training and professional development opportunities, including Risking Connections
Referral bonus program
Monthly mileage reimbursement, as applicable
Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Reduced lunches at Raymond Hill School