Pediatric Parent Experience Advocate

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Part-time Parent Experience Specialist to recruit, train, and coordinate parent volunteers, elevating the patient and family voice in care. This role leverages personal experience navigating pediatric health systems to advise staff and shape programs that support families.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years in human services, strong English communication, and basic computer skills; Spanish language ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the human services profession.
• Must have personal experience supporting and advocating for their child and/or an adolescent family member with a complex or chronic healthcare condition, including navigating multiple levels, departments, and services within a healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and coordinate parent volunteers.
• Oversee parent-to-parent support programs and staff partnership.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

English literacy

Spanish language

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years in human services

Experience advocating for child with healthcare needs

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Part-time Parent Experience Specialist to recruit, train, and coordinate parent volunteers, elevating the patient and family voice in care. This role leverages personal experience navigating pediatric health systems to advise staff and shape programs that support families.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years in human services, strong English communication, and basic computer skills; Spanish language ability is a plus.