Certified Child Life Specialist

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Job Title: Child Life Specialist Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Posting Job Description: With an understanding of growth and development and the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children, the Child Life Specialist provides programming for pediatric patients to lessen apprehension, promote positive coping and adjustment, and encourage development in the hospitalized infant, child, or adolescent. Responsibilities: Providing emotional support and care for hospitalized pediatric patients and their families Designing and implementing therapeutic activities to reduce stress and encourage positive coping Offering developmental support based on each child's individual needs Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to promote a child-friendly hospital environment What you will need: Child Life Certification or eligibility for certification Professional level of knowledge of growth and development and child life acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in child development, child life, or related discipline Professional knowledge of the effects of illness and hospitalization, acquired through completion of a comprehensive child life internship At least 1 year of paid experience in a Child Life position Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language Working Conditions: May be required to lift a minimum of 15-35 lbs. Must be able to push, pull, and lift patients, as well as patient care equipment such as beds and stretchers Must be able to bend downward at the waist and kneel Must have visual and auditory acuity Must have the ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately Reporting Relationship: Supervision Received: The Child Life Specialist is supervised by and accountable to the Nurse Director or designee Supervision Exercised: Responsible for training and providing direct and indirect supervision of Child Life Interns, students, and volunteers Position Highlights and Benefits: Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment. Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free onsite parking. Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Pay rate: $29.13 - $40.79 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. About us: Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We were named one of America’s 100 best hospitals for 2022 Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Salary : $29 - $41