Therapeutic Childcare Specialist

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.
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Required SkillsRequirements

• 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.