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Certified Child Life Specialist for the Adaptive Care Team (ACT) & Outpatient Departments
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Application
Details
Posted: 26-Jan-23
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 137656
Description
The Child Life Specialists at Cincinnati Children's are 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 who can support the child's outpatient visit and inpatient stay. Child Life Specialists can minimize stress and maximize coping of patients and families.
The Adaptive Care Team (ACT) is comprised of Child Life Specialists who are skilled practitioners of adaptation of care for individuals with developmental disabilities and other behavioral health challenges. The team seeks to improve the patient and family medical experience by promoting awareness across the care team and facilitating patient and family coping by focusing on the individual adaptation of care. ACT promotes safe, sensitive care for individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges in the healthcare setting.
ACT is currently recruiting for a Child Life Specialist. This position will work 36 hours per week, primarily day-shift Monday-Friday with some Saturday and holiday rotations.
Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor degree in a related field, completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS, and must be certified as a Child Life Specialist within one year of hire.
Benefits begin immediately. In addition to health plans, we offer tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a generous fully funded pension plan, among other great benefits. Additionally, we can offer $5,000 in relocation assistance for candidates moving from more than 50 miles away. Pay starts at 22.79/hour.
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).
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
About Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a 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.