Child Life-Specialist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health Riley Hospital is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist (CLS) to support the emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults during their hospital experience. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families during challenging times. If you are passionate about family-centered care and supporting children through illness, injury, or loss, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• ACLP Certified Child Life Specialist Certification required within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Completed or current enrollment in a Child Life Internship at a children’s hospital is mandatory to be considered

Nice To Haves

• 0–3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting families and patients adjusting to illness, injury, or loss in critical, acute, and ambulatory settings
• Assessing psychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs of patients and families
• Using developmentally appropriate interventions to educate, prepare, and support families, enhancing their coping skills
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to advocate for emotionally safe, family-centered care
• Creating a supportive environment that addresses emotional well-being and reduces anxiety

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level