Part-time Emergency Department Certified Child Life Specialist - Evening Shift
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States
Base: $25.30 - $37.95 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Certified child life specialist certification
Experience with hospitalized children ages 0-21
Knowledge of growth and development principles
The role focuses on normalizing the hospital environment through therapeutic play and minimizing medical trauma for children and adolescents
Job Summary
The role focuses on normalizing the hospital environment through therapeutic play and minimizing medical trauma for children and adolescents.
Candidates must be able to advocate for pain management, educate staff on pediatric-friendly treatment methods, and facilitate interdisciplinary communication.
The position includes supervisory responsibilities for student interns and volunteers while offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Matching Summary
The role focuses on normalizing the hospital environment through therapeutic play and minimizing medical trauma for children and adolescents.
Salary
Base: $25.30 - $37.95 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement match, paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Certified Child Life Specialist certification
Experience with hospitalized children ages 0-21
Knowledge of growth and development principles
Ability to work in fast-paced emergency environment
Experience with bereavement and sibling support
Nice-to-have
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership experience supervising interns and volunteers
Comfort working with diverse patient populations
Event coordination and donor relationship management
Resilience in stressful and changing situations
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field
Completion of ACLP approved child life internship
Certified Child Life Specialist credential within 6 months