What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Childcare Specialist position at Helping Hand Home for Children?
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. A two-week paid training program is provided.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.
Salary and Benefits
Minimum of $15 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.
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 class.
Required Skills
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.
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