Child Life Specialist ($2500 sign-on bonus)

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth, Town of Texas, New York (TX, WI, NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children’s healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to join their team at the ENT Outpatient Clinic. This part-time role focuses on supporting patients and families through education and clinical assessment, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Eligible candidates should possess the required educational qualifications and relevant certifications, with a strong commitment to the values of integrity and caring.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

401(k) & 401(k) matching

403(b) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants must have completed a Child Life Internship.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support patients and families throughout healthcare processes.
• Work closely with healthcare providers to facilitate positive adjustments.
• Integrate Cook Children's values into daily job functions.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Assessment

Child Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Child Life

Master's Degree in Child Development

Certified Child Life Specialist

Job description

Location:

Dodson Medical Office Building

Department:

Child Life

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

20

Summary:

The Child Life Specialist will work in our ENT Outpatient Clinic and is responsible for assessing, educating, preparing, and supporting patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. Our Child Life Specialist works closely 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 will demonstrate a commitment to the values of Cook Children's Health Care System, integrating them into each job function: Safety, Integrity, Caring, Collaboration, Giving, Innovation. NOTE: Eligible applicants must have completed a Child Life Internship to be considered.

Hours: Part-time First shift (20 hours per week) rotating schedule: Mon/Tues one week, Wed-Fri the next.

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (or) Master's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a closely related field.

• Completion of a child life internship.

• Certified Child Life Specialist (or eligible) within one year of hire.

• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS is required within 60 days of hire.

• $2500 sign-on bonus offered to qualified applicants.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Retirement Plan

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching

• 403(b) matching

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discounts

• Life insurance

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About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.