Child Life Specialist jobs in Westminster, CO

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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Life Skills Specialist
  • Child Community Services
  • Denver, CO CONTRACTOR,PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Life Skills Specialist

    About Child Community Services

    We are a nonprofit organization seeking talented individuals to join our mission. Our goal is to strengthen children and their families with coping skills, emotional support, and to promote healthy living habits to build successful lives.

    Population We Serve

    Children 3-17 years old with a behavioral health diagnosis or symptoms.

    Parents of the children with a behavioral health diagnosis or symptoms.

    This position may also be working with Adults and Seniors with disabilities at our partner agency: Adult Community Services

    Work Environment

    Work is conducted in client homes or community

    Documentation can be completed at your home

    Flexible Schedule (Mon.-Fri.)

    Position is offered Internship, part-time, full-time (32-40 hrs a week). Hours may fluctuate due to client cancellations.

    Part-time position require a min. to accept 10 clients.

    Position hours increase weekly in the first month as you build your caseload and make your schedule.

    Current caseload is approx. 20-25 children, families, adults, and seniors for full-time

    Position will require travel to service clients homes.

    Pay with Benefits $22-$26/per hour plus quarterly bonuses

    Benefits offered after 61 days of employment averaging 32hrs/week for 8 weeks

    • Medical, Dental, Vision offered (Full-time 32 hours/week and by 90 days)

    · Flexible Schedule

    · Paid Training

    · $200/yr professional development reimbursement

    · Generous Mileage Reimbursement at $0.60 per mile.

    · PTO (accrual 2hours per paycheck 48hrs a year)

    Sick leave (accrual 2hours per paycheck 48hrs a year)

    · 11 Paid Holidays (Full-time 32 hours/week)

    · 1 Personal day

    401K 4% matching

    · Aflac Supplemental Insurance (Accident/Critical Illness Plans)

    · Aflac Short-Term Disability (Available at group rates)

    · Advancement opportunities

    Dell laptop and Iphone provided

    Position is also offered for Contract or Part-time w/out benefits at $26-$30 per hour.

    Commission Plan:

    10-19 billable hrs/wk = 1hr of your pay
    20-29 billable hrs/wk = 2hrs of your pay
    30-39 billable hrs/wk = 3hrs of your pay

    40hrs billable hrs/wk = 4hrs of your pay

    Example:

    10-19 billable hrs/wk = $22
    20-29 billable hrs/wk = $44
    30-39 billable hrs/wk = $66

    40hrs billable hrs/wk = $88

    Annual Commission (based on 40hrs/wk) = $4,576.00

    Quarterly bonuses also offered averaging $1,054

    Education:
    Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or a related health care field, from an accredited institution.

    Training & Experience:

    At least 3 years working with at risk children, teens, and families.

    General Description of Duties:

    Provides behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their parents. Adheres to the spirit of the mission while performing assigned duties.

    Position will require to work outside of a 9am-5pm schedule at times based on family’s schedules.

    Provide Life Skills services (assist with applications, paperwork, IADL’s) to Medicaid children, youth, parents, adults, and seniors.

    Document and tracked outcome measures through Life Skills assessments, service plans, regular documentation through progress notes, and complete billing.

    Comprehensive assessment/periodic re-assessment of the individual’s need for medical, educational, social or other services.

    Activities/Interventions to gather/confirm information coming from the Individual, family and other sources in order to complete assessment.

    Determining with the individual /family /supports their ability to access and effectively link to these services and supports on their own and what type of help they will need, including how intensely and for how long support services will be needed.

    Supervision Received:

    Works under the direct supervision of the Life Skills Team Lead.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Ability to collaborate and work as a team with therapists in the treatment of psycho-social issues.

    Sensitivity to low income and ethnic minority communities a must.

    Experience working with Medicaid populations.

    Technical skills:

    Must be able to work on Excel, Microsoft word, and Adobe to complete required paperwork.

    Our website: childcommunityservices.org

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

    Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible schedule
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Education:

    • Bachelor's (Required)

    Experience:

    • Life Skills or related: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    • Driver's License (Required)

    Willingness to travel:

    • 75% (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

  • 1 Month Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Aurora, CO FULL_TIME
  • Job ID85385 LocationAurora, Colorado Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and deliver...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Child Life Specialist Medical Dog Handler
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Aurora, CO FULL_TIME
  • Job ID73968 LocationAurora, Colorado Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and deliver...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Child Care Instructor
  • Life Time
  • Wheat Ridge, CO PART_TIME
  • Life Time is hiring immediately for a part-time Kids Instructor! Our NEW destination Life Time Denver West is looking to add an enthusiastic Kids Instructor to create fun memories for our youngest mem...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Child Life Assistant
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Aurora, CO FULL_TIME
  • Job ID84231 LocationAurora, Colorado Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and deliver...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Stretch Specialist
  • Life Time
  • Centennial, CO FULL_TIME
  • .Position SummaryPersonal Training-Hourly Stretch Specialist are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They will p...
  • 6 Days Ago

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New Grad RN Residency
  • Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Denver, CO
  • Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.50 - $49.34 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, MUSIC INSTRUCTIONAL
  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO
  • OFFICE OF SCHOOLS Traditional 235 work days per year FTE: 1.0 Salary Range: $72,137 - $86,564 Application Deadline: 4/12...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Education Specialist-Arthur E. Johnson
  • BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO DENVER INC.
  • Denver, CO
  • Description Our Club staff members are educators, coaches, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. They don't just ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Preschool Senior Program Director
  • YMCA of Northern Colorado
  • Boulder, CO
  • Overview: Preschool Senior Program Director The YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking someone who is part teacher, part g...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technologist PRN
  • North Suburban Medical Center
  • Denver, CO
  • Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.46 - $45.71 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CT Technologist
  • North Suburban Medical Center
  • Denver, CO
  • Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.94 - $50.50 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technologist
  • North Suburban Medical Center
  • Thornton, CO
  • Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $26.26 - $40.50 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Special Education Teacher: Parker, CO
  • Leman Classical School
  • Parker, CO
  • Job Type Full-time Description Special Education Teacher: Parker, CO **Additional $2,000 Stipend Offered!** OUR MISSION ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Westminster is a Home Rule Municipality in Adams and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. Westminster is a northwest suburb of Denver. The Westminster Municipal Center is located 9 miles (14 km) north-northwest of the Colorado State Capitol. As of the 2010 census the population of Westminster was 106,114, and as of 2016 the estimated population was 113,875. Westminster is the seventh most populous city in Colorado and the 237th most populous city in the United States. Westminster is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Denver-Aurora-Boulde...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$54,316 to $68,067
Westminster, Colorado area prices
were up 0.4% from a year ago

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