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Cook Children's Health Care System

Child Life Specialist

Cook Children's Health Care System, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102

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Child Life Specialist



Cook Children's Health Care System

Location:

Medical Center – Fort Worth

Department:

Child Life

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Hours:

40 standard weekly hours

Summary:

The Child Life Specialist is responsible for assessing, educating, preparing and supporting patients and families in the health care system. 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. As a child life staff member, the child life specialist demonstrates a commitment to the values of Cook Children's Health Care System, integrating them into each job function: Safety, Integrity, Caring, Collaboration, Giving, Innovation.

Qualifications:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or a closely related field

Completion of child life internship

Certified Child Life Specialist, by exam preferred within one year of hire

BLS required within 60 days of hire

About Us:

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

Cook Children’s is an EEO/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full-time

Job function Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Medical Practices

Non-profit Organizations

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