Program Specialist I

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assumes the primary caretaker role for psychiatric patients ages Pre-K through adolescents which includes 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 on call as needed.
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. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen. Please, create a profile and upload your resume/CV by clicking the Get Started button.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children's Control Position from Unit 8 must be completed within 60 days of start date
• Heartsaver CPR within 60 days of start date
• 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

• Assumes the primary caretaker role for psychiatric patients ages Pre-K through adolescents which includes activities of daily living
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Management of harmful behaviors
• Participates in crisis intervention
• Teaching
• Group process
• On call as needed

What This Job Offers

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