Therapeutic Childcare Specialist
1 year ago
Austin
Job DescriptionThe 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 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 neededHelpful but not required: Social Services degree and/or experience; experience working with children.