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Child Life Program Specialist - Days - Per Diem

Endeavor Health
Naperville, IL Per Diem
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
Hourly Pay Range

$23.24 - $34.86 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

  • Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL.
  • Per Diem - as needed
  • Hours: Days Monday-Friday 7am - 3 pm
  • Floating Locations: PEDS PICU, NICU, ED, and Surgery units.

What You Will Do

Supports the psychosocial development of children during hospitalization, surgeries, and/or out-patient visits. Provides developmental activities or creates treatment plans compatible with medical and psychosocial needs, interests, and capabilities to assist in the adjustment to a hospital environment or setting, preparing for a medical intervention or procedure, coping with hospitalization illness, death, and dying. Coordinates design and maintenance of physical, therapeutic, developmental and educational environment of Child Life Services.

What You Will Need

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field required
  • Must meet the requirements to take the Child Life certification exam
  • Child Life Certification
  • Current -BLS Certification issued by American Heart Association
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital setting or medical facility

Benefits (For Full Time Or Part Time Positions)

  • Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Salary : $23 - $35

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