Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Compass Center, Inc. is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy agency, therapist owned and founded by parents of a special needs and medically complex child. We understand the challenging journey that families like ours have to navigate. Our vision is to have a team with compassion who will share our vision to give exceptional services that go above and beyond the standards of care and practice in our communities. We have set very high hiring standards because we only hire therapists who we would have wanted for our own child. We know that an amazing team is the foundation of our successful programs and the reason for our rapid growth. We value compassion, expertise, and a supportive team environment. We are hiring candidates to join our Compass Center, Inc. team, who will embrace this opportunity to be part of a growing organization that respects and encourages work-life balance. You will join a stress and drama free work environment, with a supportive organizational culture with Clinical Directors who will ensure you will be respected, heard, seen and valued.
This position has a lot of flexibility with hours/scheduling and you can build your caseload accordingly. Pay DOE $20-$28 per billable hour and paid drive time and mileage! Plus 401K and more for those eligible! We have a very passionate team of OT, PT, SLP and Child Development Specialists.
The Child Development Specialist provides services to the families of infants and toddlers (to age 3) who have developmental delays. The specialist demonstrates intervention strategies designed for each child’s areas of need and addresses their semi-annual and annual goals. Developmental domains include Sensory, Communication, Cognition, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Socialization, Self-Care and Emotional Development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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