Child Life Specialist - Float (part-time)

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder

Team growth

Job summary

Nemours in Wilmington, DE is seeking a part-time 20 hours per week Child Life Specialist to provide direct assessment and clinical interventions to patients and families, aligned with ACLP competencies and CLCC certification. The role supports a multidisciplinary team and offers opportunities for professional development.

Join a culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, with benefits such as tuition reimbursement, a clinical ladder, and events that focus on patients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life required; Master’s preferred but not required.
• 600-hour Child Life internship completed or in progress under supervision.
• Certified Child Life Specialist and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; Certification must be obtained within two exam administration periods.
• Must be certification eligible.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate entry level through emerging expertise in ACLP clinical competency knowledge areas through observation and supervision.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills and navigate fast-paced environments while maintaining high customer service.
• Hold strong competence in child life philosophy, ensuring alignment with departmental mission and vision.
• Serve as an interdisciplinary expert in psychosocial care and development of children of all ages while individualizing care for each patient.
• Collaborate and serve as a department liaison with other departments or groups when applicable.
• Supports the department and clinical leadership team as staff development, continuous improvement, and program development is implemented.
• Actively promote a department culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Represent the department on unit based committees, articulating the therapeutic and clinical nature of the work done by department staff.
• Remain up to date and current with all departmental education and Nemours mandatory requirements.
• Maintains a routine of personal and professional growth and development.
• May participate in the department’s clinical advancement program.
• May hold responsibility for a department function or organizational task with departmental approval.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Clinical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Nemours is seeking a part-time, 20 hours per week, Child Life Specialistto join our Nemours Children’s Hospital team in Wilmington, DE.

TheChild Life Specialistprovides direct assessment and clinical interventions to patients and families in alignment with all Child Life Competencies set forth by the Association of Child Life Professionals and are credentialed by the CLCC (Child Life Certification Commission). Child Life Specialists support the delivery of safe, competent child life practice grounded in evidenced based practice. Child Life Specialists ensure that interventions are equitable and comprehensive, supporting children and families during times of health, illness and trauma.

Why You’ll love Working on Our Team:

• Fun, engaging and supportive multi-disciplinary child life team
• Culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunities for creative program development
• Exciting patient and family-focused events

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and salaried child life specialist position
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical ladder
• Team growth alongside hospital growth

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate entry level through emerging expertise in ACLP clinical competency knowledge areas through observation and supervision
2. Demonstrate outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) and effectively navigate fast paced, demanding environments while maintaining high level of customer service.
3. Hold strong competence in child life philosophy, ensuring alignment with departmental mission and vision.
4. Serve as an interdisciplinary expert in the psychosocial care and development of children of all ages while individualizing care for each patient.
5. Collaborate and serve as a department liaison with other departments or groups when applicable (Volunteer Department, Security, Creative Arts, identified community partners).
6. Supports the department and clinical leadership team as staff development, continuous improvement, and program development is implemented.
7. Actively promote a department culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion and represent all ages and abilities.
8. Serve as a representative of the department on unit based committees, articulating the therapeutic and clinical nature of the work done by department staff. Representation on hospital projects with approval by department leadership.
9. Remain up to date and current with all departmental education and Nemours mandatory requirements.
10. Maintains a routine of personal and professional growth and development
11. May participate in the department’s clinical advancement program
12. May hold responsibility for a department function or organizational task (i.e. student programs, EPIC Superuser, committee chair) with departmental approval

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life required; Master’s preferred but not required
• Have completed or in progress of completing 600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a Child Life Specialist
• Certified Child Life Specialist and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; Certification must be obtained within two (2) exam administration period
• Must be certification eligible