Program Specialist I - Inpatient

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist I assumes the primary caretaker role for inpatient, psychiatric patients ages pre-K through adolescents. This includes supporting them in activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and the management of harmful behaviors. The Program Specialist I also participates in crisis intervention, teaching, group process and will be on call as needed.

Requirements

• High school Diploma
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children's Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed within 60 days of start date
• If hired at CSC- Heartsaver CPR and CSC SCM training must be completed within 60 days of start date

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inpatient or partial hospital psychiatric treatment preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Primary caretaker role for inpatient, psychiatric patients ages pre-K through adolescents.
• Supporting patients in activities of daily living.
• Maintaining a safe environment.
• Management of harmful behaviors.
• Participates in crisis intervention.
• Participates in teaching.
• Participates in group process.
• Will be on call as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED