Child Life’s Specialist

San Angelo, Texas, The Child Life Specialist ( CLS ) plans and provides therapeutic activities and appropriate psychosocial/developmental care for pediatric and adolescent patients and their families, to assist them in effectively coping with stress and anxiety related to health care experiences. The CLS educates and collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure age appropriate therapeutic interventions are incorporated into all areas where children receive care. The CLS collaborates with other members of the health care team to assist with palliative care, end of life issues, and grief/loss.
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or Related Field, required
Master’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or Related Field, preferred
2 years of experience as a Child Life Specialist, preferred
Basic Life Support ( BLS ) Certification, r equired within 90 days of start date
Certified by the Association of Child Life Professionals,  required within 6 months of hire
-Health, Dental, & Vision (including Pharmacy) benefits
-Health savings account
-Care Management
-Child care services
-Flexible spending accounts
-Virtual medicine
-401K matching
-Life Insurance
-Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
-Basic Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
-Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
-Identity Theft Protection
-Employee Assistance Program
-Paid Time Off (PTO)
-Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
-Bereavement Leave

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