Child Life Specialist Certified - Riley Pediatric Specialty Clinic

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We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.  

Benefits

We pride ourselves on retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Paid time off accrues on day one for part- and full-time employees
• Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv - access to the money you worked for, but haven't been paid yet
• Earn While You Learn – Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEP UP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs. Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes
• io – Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls
• Outstanding Referral Programs
• Pet Insurance Available
• Medical Premium Assistance of up to 20% is available for eligible full-time employees
• Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for a spouse, if applicable)
• Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at Midtown and Eastside Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky. Subject to availability
• Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24/7/365 to speak to an RN
• Automatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching program
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary The Certified Child Life Specialist is responsible Prioritizing the coping and developmental needs of pediatric patients and families, CCLSs promote and protect emotional safety in times of healthcare duress. Their work is predicated on individualized assessments of patient-and-family strengths and stressors, alongside the illness and treatment factors that threaten family functioning and well-being. As they build therapeutic relationships with infants, children, youth, and families of all circumstances and backgrounds, CCLSs integrate their knowledge of child development, family systems, and the healing properties of play to promote optimal physical and psychological health in the face of stress-inducing healthcare experiences. The Child Life Assistant must have a college degree or currently enrolled in a college program that centers around Child and Family studies. Experience in a daycare setting is recommended, must have 5+ years working with children, and must be customer service oriented. Must be knowledgeable with computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Human Development or a related field, is required.
• Completion of a child life internship under the supervision of a certified CCLS is required.
• Minimum of one year working with children in a healthcare setting / relevant experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None

Key Words:  Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS),