Child Life Specialist
Holy Cross

Employment Type:Full timeShift: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: $22.83 - $31.96

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.

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