Why You’ll Love This Job
The Therapeutic Childcare Specialist works to provide a stable, safe, and healing environment for the children in our care. HHH uses the TCU Trust-Based Relationship Intervention model as the foundation of our program. This role might be a good fit for people interested in direct care, child development, trauma-informed care, mental health, attachment theory and practice, social work, relationship-based therapy, treatment planning, or life skills coaching. A paid training program is provided and we have a new hire class starting February 20th.
Salary and Benefits
- Minimum of $18 per hour, depending upon experience.
- Full-time employees receive paid health insurance, subsidized dental and vision, 401(k), tuition assistance and 26 days of PTO annually.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach and role-model a variety of social, problem solving, academic, recreational, and self-help skills
- Implement motivational and discipline plans and effective teaching techniques taught in training or outlined in individualized treatment plans for the children
- Build relationships with the children through mutual respect, positive feedback, and consistency
- Actively and enthusiastically lead and participate in activities
- Safely use crisis intervention techniques to manage aggressive behavior
- Complete required regular forms and reports accurately
- Contribute to building a home-like, therapeutic environment
- Set boundaries in a nurturing, supportive way
- What we look for: patience, empathy, emotional resilience, flexibility, punctuality
- Part- or full-time hours available. Currently hiring for our Spring training classes.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be physically able to use authorized crisis intervention techniques
- Valid drivers license with clean driving record
- Must be flexible with hours and able to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights as needed
Helpful but not required: Social Services degree and/or experience; experience working with children.
Type: Part Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 94986