Child Life Specialist for HEART INSTITUE

Status/Shift: 32 hours per week/Day & Evening Shift

Location: Main Hospital, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH 45229

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 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.

About the Job:

This Child Life Specialist will be responsible for planning, providing, and maintaining child life services and resources to the inpatient cardiology units, Cardiac ICU (CICU), and Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU). You will work with a team of healthcare professionals to prepare and support the patients and their families throughout their hospital 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:

The job is full-time, 32 hours per week: Wednesday 8am-8:30pm, Thursday 12pm-8:30pm, and Friday 8am-8:30pm. This position works every 8th weekend in CICU, ACCU, and Pediatric ICU (PICU).

Pay:

The salary range for this position is between $23.02 to $33.09/hour $4.00/hour shift differential $5.00/hour weekend differential on qualified hours.

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 https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefits

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

? Paid Time Off (PTO)

? Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

? Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

? Referral bonus program for current staff

? Support through Employee Resource Groups

? Physical and mental health wellness programs

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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).