Child Life Specialist for emergency department

Status/Shift: 40 hours per week/Night Shift

Location: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45226

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• #1 in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals Rankings

• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc

• Recognized as one of the Best Employers for New Grads by Forbe

• One of nation's most innovative companies by Fortune, March 2023

• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

The Division of Child Life and Integrative Care at Cincinnati Children's is committed to the practice of family-centered care by promoting play, education, developmental and psychosocial support. We are an integral part of the health care team that can support the child's outpatient visit and inpatient stay. Child Life Specialists can minimize stress and maximize coping of patients and families. Learn more here.

When kids need medical care right away, families can trust the outstanding speed and quality of Emergency Services at Cincinnati Children's, one of the busiest pediatric emergency departments in the United States. We offer 24-hour emergency care at our Burnet Campus, including the region's only Level 1 pediatric trauma center.

About the Job:

This Child Life Specialist will be responsible for planning, providing, and maintaining child life services and resources to the Burnet Campus Emergency Department. You will work with a team of healthcare professionals to prepare and support the patients and their families throughout their experience. Your role will be to help patients and families with preparation support and to provide coping interventions to assist with their anxiety and stress by using various psychosocial developmentally appropriate care techniques.

Schedule:

Week One: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00PM-7:30AM

Week Two: Wednesday & Thursday 9:00PM-7:30AM, Friday & Saturday 7:00PM-7:30AM

Pay:

The salary range for this position is between $23.02 to $33.09/hour.

Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital needs.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS.

• Child Life Specialists Certification within one year of hire.

• Candidates with 2-5 years of Child Life experience are highly preferred.

Market Leading Benefits:

● $5,000 Relocation Assistance available

● Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment

● Company paid pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plan

● Paid Time Off (PTO)

● Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

● Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partner

● Referral bonus program for current staff

● Support through Employee Resource Groups

● Physical and mental health wellness program

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• 0 - 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline

• Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS

• CCLS within one year of hire

Preferred:

Unique Skills:

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).