Child Life Specialist - Adaptive Care Team

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a Child Life Specialist for the Adaptive Care Team (ACT) at Burnet Campus in Cincinnati, OH. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) within the Child Life & Integrative Care department, focusing on adaptive care for patients with developmental disabilities and related challenges.

Compensation includes a starting pay range of $53,705.60–$67,142.40, base pay starting at $55,182.40 with potential increases based on experience, plus a $5.00/hour weekend differential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Successful completion of child life internship under supervision of a certified child life specialist.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, create, and enroll appropriate patients in the Adaptive Care Program.
• Provide psychosocial support for in-person healthcare appointments and family coping.
• Identify and advocate for the needs of patients and families within the healthcare system.
• Provide support, education, and resources to staff to meet adaptive care needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a Child Life Specialist for the Adaptive Care Team (ACT) at Burnet Campus in Cincinnati, OH. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) within the Child Life & Integrative Care department, focusing on adaptive care for patients with developmental disabilities and related challenges.

Compensation includes a starting pay range of $53,705.60–$67,142.40, base pay starting at $55,182.40 with potential increases based on experience, plus a $5.00/hour weekend differential.