Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialist

Department: Patient Care and Support

Location: Dallas

Shift: Full-time

Job Type: On-site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary: The child life specialist promotes coping, growth and development for children, teens and young adults in the hospital environment. As a member of the care team, this position collaborates in care plans, procedures, diagnosis education, play, coping support, and referrals to community services. This position practices in alignment with current principles and practices of the Association of Child Life Professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Provision of individual and group support
• Facilitates procedural and surgical preparation and support
• Provides medical play opportunities to promote desensitization and developmentally appropriate understanding for patients and family members
• Provides therapeutic play opportunities for patients and siblings in the playroom, at bedside and in patient care areas.
• Utilizes appropriate tools to implement diagnosis education for patients and family members

How You'll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years preferred

EDUCATION: Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Child Life Specialist Professional Certification or ability to obtain certification within 18 months of hire date

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We'll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement