Child Life Specialist - 0.8 FTE Day

Providence • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Life Specialists empower children for life's challenges while providing high quality family-centered care as a part of a strong multidisciplinary team. The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial and developmental based assessment and support to both patients and their families. Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate care that promotes effective coping with health care and continued cognitive and emotional growth. Enhances the quality of patient care through participation, documentation and communication with other members of the health care team. Serves as a resource and advocate on child development issues. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or closely related field.
• Upon hire: National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals

Nice To Haves

• 1 year work experience as a certified Child Life Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial and developmental based assessment and support to both patients and their families.
• Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate care that promotes effective coping with health care and continued cognitive and emotional growth.
• Enhances the quality of patient care through participation, documentation and communication with other members of the health care team.
• Serves as a resource and advocate on child development issues.

Benefits

• Free, convenient, and ample parking
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area
• Medical Plan Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement/education – includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement program - employer match and discretionary contributions
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program - Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level