Lead Child Life Specialist – Families & Growth

CHRISTUS Children's; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Children's is seeking a Child Life Specialist II in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on applying developmental and psychosocial support to children and families during health care visits, using medical play and education to enhance quality of life.

The specialist collaborates with health care teams, advocates for child life services, and may lead in the department. 8AM-5PM, Full Time, on-site position with emphasis on family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field required.
• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• Completion of a 600-hour child life internship under supervision.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families for development, stressors, and needs to identify child life interventions.
• Observe and interpret child/family responses to health care and illness.
• Implement planned play activities to support child needs during visits.
• Facilitate topics like stress, coping, illness adaptation, and family dynamics through groups or classes.
• Document observations and patient responses to interventions.
• Coordinate materials and equipment within budget with Manager guidance.
• Maintain records of patient contacts and productivity.
• Serve as a resource on child life services for patients, families, and health care team.
• Evaluate program effectiveness with Manager collaboration.
• Supervise interns, volunteers, and students with direction from Manager.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Documentation & observation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

CHRISTUS Children's is seeking a Child Life Specialist II in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on applying developmental and psychosocial support to children and families during health care visits, using medical play and education to enhance quality of life.

The specialist collaborates with health care teams, advocates for child life services, and may lead in the department. 8AM-5PM, Full Time, on-site position with emphasis on family-centered care.