Program Specialist II

cookchildrens; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children’s is seeking a Program Specialist II in Fort Worth, TX, to serve as primary caretaker for psychiatric patients from pre-K through adolescence. Responsibilities include daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, and managing harmful behaviors.

The role involves crisis intervention, teaching, and group processes, with on-call availability as needed. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with preferred inpatient/partial hospital experience and CPI/BLS training timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in psychology, child development, social work or related field.
• Experience in inpatient/partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred.
• BLS certification or must be completed within 60 days of start date.
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and related training within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Caretaker role for psychiatric patients ages pre-K through adolescents; assist with activities of daily living and maintain a safe environment.
• Manage harmful behaviors and participate in crisis intervention, teaching and group processes.
• On-call as needed to support patient care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Teaching

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/child development/social work

Job description

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Psychiatry

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

24

Summary:

The Program Specialist II assumes the primary caretaker role for psychiatric patients ages pre-K through adolescents, which includes activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and the management of harmful behaviors. The Program Specialist II also participates in crisis intervention, teaching, group process and will be on call as needed.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required preferably in psychology, child development, social work or related field. Minimum requirements changed March 2022. Prior employees grandfathered in with at least 2 years of previous inpatient/partial hospital/residential child or adolescent services for each year of college.

Experience:

Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred. Child growth and development education required. Pediatric experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

BLS or must be completed within 60 days of start date.
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Childrens Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed within 60 days of start date.

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.