Child Life Specialist

University Health

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program. Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Antonio, TX

    Description

    POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
    Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program.

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
    Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life Program is required. Prefer at least a year full-time experience in a child life program.

    LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
    Must be eligible for professional certification by the Child Life Commission within six months of hire date. Prefer fully certified child life specialist.

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