Child Development Specialist (Full Time)
The Bradley Center is a trauma-focused residential treatment facility where children and adolescents with emotional, intellectual, and behavioral difficulties receive 24 hour care and treatment. Our residents present with a wide range of challenges and often have a history of trauma.
The Bradley Center is seeking motivated, compassionate candidates who have a calling and passion for helping children. We are looking for individuals with initiative, creativity and a desire to have a positive impact on a child’s life. Experience in the mental health field is not required, just the desire to help children overcome their challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or other related field preferred
- OR a minimum of 48 college credits
- OR a paraprofessional certificate with some relevant experience required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid driver's license and car insurance
Qualifications Best Suited for the Position
- Initiative
- Ability to build rapport with children that leads to pro-social development
- Patience and creativity while working with residents at their own pace
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong work ethic
- Problem solving skills
Excellent benefits including:
- Student loan repayment program (We contribute directly to employee's student loan lenders)
- Sign-on Bonus
- Relocation Assistance for Full Time positions
- Shift differential for weekend, and overnight shifts
- Accommodation of school schedules
- Referral bonuses
- 20 days of Paid Time Off in the first year of employment (rolls over year to year)
- Health, dental and vision Coverage
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Free parking and meals
- Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits
Full time and PRN positions available for all shifts.
We are committed to advocacy for children with special needs, care and compassion, and focusing on the inherent strengths of children, youth and families without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or gender. The Bradley Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer