Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as a Child Life Specialist in Comer Children's Hospital.
In this role, you will work throughout the hospital offering support for children and families to help them cope with injuries and illnesses.
Eligible for hiring bonus up to $5,000!
Our Child life specialist's focus on each child's psychological and developmental needs to help him or her feel more comfortable in the hospital.
We use a wide range of medical dolls, teaching tools and resources to prepare each child for procedures, surgeries and treatments.
Since children grow and learn through play, we offer many opportunities for kids to do just that, as well socialize with other young people in the hospital.
Our child life staff provides a wide range of supportive services for babies, children and adolescents.
The Child Life Specialist will provide psychosocial support to children and families during hospitalization and will be responsible for designing and maintaining the physical, therapeutic, developmental and educational environment of Child Life Services in a manner that promotes a child / family friendly atmosphere.
The Child Life Specialist lends expertise and knowledge of child growth and development to the healthcare team, adjusts interaction and / or treatment to match each patients developmental, educational and other related needs.
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Position Details
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. Specific shift schedules will vary by unit assignment.
We anticipate that your general schedule to work will rotate between the Day and Evening shift, approximately between 8 : 00am-11 : 00pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts.
We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday-Friday.
You will be scheduled to work on weekends approximately once per month.
Last updated : 2024-06-04