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CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST FOR ADAPTIVE CARE TEAM

 

Location: Cincinnati Children’s Main Hospital, Burnet Avenue

Status/Shift: 40 hours per week/Day Shift

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 Forbes

· 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 who 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.

 

We are now recruiting a Child Life Specialist with the Adaptive Care Team. These are Child Life Specialists who concentrate in adaptation of care for individuals with developmental disabilities and other behavioral health challenges to help with understanding, coping, and compliance to improve the care experience and reduce medical trauma. This position is on a team of other Child Life Specialists that assess, create, and enroll appropriate patients in the Adaptive Care Program. The team provides psychosocial and coping support for in-person healthcare appointments. Additionally, will assist with identifying and advocating for the needs of patients and families within the healthcare system; provide support, education, and resources to staff to ensure adaptive care needs of patients are met; and utilize formal and informal assessment skills and organize pre-care planning prior to healthcare encounters for all patients enrolled in the Adaptive Care Program.

 

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Includes weekend rotation (Saturday and Sunday).

Required 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.

Preferred Skills:

· Experience working with children and young adults with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors.

· Ability to remain calm in highly escalated/crisis situations.

· Detail-oriented.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Comfortable speaking up and advocating for patients/families.

· Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.

· Flexibility.

· Willingness to learn/apply feedback.

Pay:

$23.03-$28.06/hour plus $5.00/hour weekend differential on qualified hours.

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

Market Leading Benefits:

  • $5,000 Relocation Assistance available
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  • Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefits
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  • Company paid pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans
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  • 30 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
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  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
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  • Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
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  • Referral bonus program for current staff
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  • Support through Employee Resource Groups
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  • Physical and mental health wellness programs

 

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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).