Child Life Specialist

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Child Life Specialist to assess, educate and support patients and families within the hospital setting. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote growth, development and positive adjustment for children and their families throughout the health care experience.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field, internship completion, and optional certification (CCLS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related field.
• Completion of Child Life internship.
• CCLS certification preferred within one year of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, educate, prepare and support patients and families in the health care system.
• Collaborate with other health care providers and community.
• Promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families.

Skills

BLS certification

CCLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field

Completion of Child Life internship

Job description

Location: Medical Office Building-Fort Worth (750 8th Ave) Department: Child Life Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary: The Child Life Specialist is responsible for assessing, educating, preparing and supporting patients and families in the health care system. The child life specialist collaborates with other health care providers, as well as the community, to promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families throughout the health care experience. As a child life staff member, the child life specialist demonstrates a commitment to the values of Cook Children's Health Care System, integrating them into each job function: Safety, Integrity, Caring, Collaboration, Giving, Innovation.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelors degree in Child Life, Child Development or a closely related field
• Completion of Child Life internship
• Certified Child Life Specialist, by exam, preferred within one year of hire
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS is required within 60 days of hire

About Us

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands, especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.