Therapeutic Childcare Specialist
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Quick Apply
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.
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Job description:
Since its inception in 1893, Helping Hand Home for Children has been a leader in the field of child welfare and residential treatment. With a commitment to best practices and evidence-based services, our mission is to bring hope and healing to children and families through a continuum of trauma-informed, therapeutic care, including residential, foster, adoption, and support services. We are currently looking for trustworthy individuals to fill our Therapeutic Childcare Specialist role at our 24-hour licensed residential facility. We are specifically looking for candidates that can work overnights and have availability to work weekends.
We require an initial 2.5-week paid orientation training program, with our next hire classes starting November 2nd, 2026.
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Who you are:
- Emotionally Resilient.
- Dependable.
- Patient.
- Empathetic.
Although not required, many of our Therapeutic Childcare Specialists have backgrounds in psychology, social work, child development, or related fields.
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What you’ll do:
- Build nurturing relationships with the children using the Trust-Based Relationship Intervention model (TBRI).
- Assist children with day-to-day needs including implementing schedules, supervising activities, administering medications, and teaching/coaching the children on a variety of life skills.
- Complete regular documentation and reports accurately and on-time (e.g., medical monitoring, progress notes, etc.)
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What you’ll love about us:
- Company Culture. In our 2025 employee climate survey, the most often three words used to describe our culture were “collaborative", supportive", and "dedicated”.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits. 100% employer paid medical coverage.
- Future Preparation. 401(k) plan, income protection for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Continue your Education. Tuition assistance for eligible employees.
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Required Qualifications:
- At least 21 years old.
- Physically able to use authorized crisis intervention techniques.
- Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Flexibility with hours; ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights as needed.
*For those wishing to work part-time, we require you to work a minimum of 106 hours a month (average of 26.5 hours/week). This requirement is based on the Attachment Theory that we adhere to.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
What you’ll do:
- Build nurturing relationships with the children using the Trust-Based Relationship Intervention model (TBRI).
- Assist children with day-to-day needs including implementing schedules, supervising activities, administering medications, and teaching/coaching the children on a variety of life skills.
- Complete regular documentation and reports accurately and on-time (e.g., medical monitoring, progress notes, etc.)
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What you’ll love about us:
- Company Culture. In our 2025 employee climate survey, the most often three words used to describe our culture were “collaborative", supportive", and "dedicated”.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits. 100% employer paid medical coverage.
- Future Preparation. 401(k) plan, income protection for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Continue your Education. Tuition assistance for eligible employees.
Required Skills
Required Qualifications:
- At least 21 years old.
- Physically able to use authorized crisis intervention techniques.
- Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Flexibility with hours; ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights as needed.