Child Life Specialist

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Child Life

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

20

Summary:

The Child Life Specialist will support our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and will be responsible for providing essential life experiences, family support & education to patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. 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

Hours: 20 hours per week, first shift, Friday - Sunday

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.

Previous experience working as a Child Life Specialist within Emergency Dept. preferred.

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

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

$2500 sign-on bonus for 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

ACLP

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.