Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialist

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible rehires and external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hospital (Methodist Children's Hospital) 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.

Functioning as a member of the health care team, the Child Life Specialist is responsible for supporting children, teens, and family members in the health care setting by providing developmentally appropriate play/recreation and activities, education and preparation for medical procedures, and emotional support of the child and family.

Please note the following important details regarding this role:

• This posting is for multiple openings of a Child Life Specialist
• This role is an onsite position and will report onsite daily as scheduled
• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including weekends & holidays as scheduled
• Work Status Available: 

  • Full Time (Exempt overtime status), Day

     

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or another closely related field of study
• Coursework/Training: Child life specific clinical training experience (e.g., practicum and/or internship) in a pediatric medical setting 
  • 600+ clinical hours supervised by a certified child life specialist
• Coursework/Training: Trained in child development principles and impact of illness and hospitalization on children and families: Application of therapeutic play, developmental education, and expressive modalities to address psychosocial needs of children and families.
• Upon Hire: National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals

Preferred qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience working with young children and adolescents in a healthcare setting

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.