Child Life Specialist

ALEXIAN VILLAGE OF MILWAUKEE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALEXIAN VILLAGE OF MILWAUKEE is seeking a Child Life Specialist in Austin, TX, to enhance the emotional and developmental support for pediatric patients. This full-time role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, creating a caring environment, and engaging with families through educational activities. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and are Child Life certified within a year of hire, with bilingual abilities preferred.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification in Child Life required within first year.
• Ability to provide emotional support in pediatric healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support pediatric patients.
• Create secure environments for patients and families.
• Plan outreach and educational activities for community engagement.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Details

• Schedule: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with occasional evening and weekend hours
• Location: Austin, TX 78757

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community involvement opportunities

Note: Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide social, emotional, and developmental support during pediatric illness and hospitalization.
• Create a caring and secure environment for patients and families in pediatrics.
• Plan and participate in outreach and educational activities for families, staff, and the community.
• Maintain professional development through ongoing education.

Minimum Requirements

• Child Life Professional certification obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities
• Comfortable working with dogs
• Certification must be obtained within the first year of hire

Additional Information

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, TX, has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare since 1902. We operate over 100 clinical locations and several teaching hospitals in Central Texas.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 care sites across 19 states. Our mission, vision, and values guide us in empowering our staff to make a positive community impact.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote career flexibility, supporting military families, veterans, and reservists. We do not participate in E-Verify and cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Medical Practices