Child Life Specialist

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, MO

2d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Educates, prepares and supports infants, children, adolescents and their families through difficult tests, procedures and the sometimes-drastic changes that happen within their families due to chronic or acute illness, treatment and recovery. Provides a comprehensive program of services for emotional and developmental support to minimize the stress of illness/hospitalization. Advocate for the special needs of children and their families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required.
• Possess knowledge in human growth and development, family dynamics, play, developmental observation and assessment.
• Certified Child Life Specialist is required. Certification required through Child Life Council, or eligible to take the exam.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educates, prepares and supports infants, children, adolescents and their families through difficult tests, procedures and the sometimes-drastic changes that happen within their families due to chronic or acute illness, treatment and recovery.
• Provides a comprehensive program of services for emotional and developmental support to minimize the stress of illness/hospitalization.
• Advocate for the special needs of children and their families.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

What This Job Offers

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