Child Life Specialist

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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 Childrens Health Care System, integrating them into each job function: Safety, Integrity, Caring, Collaboration, Giving, Innovation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelors 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.

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

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.