Child Life Specialist for Behavioral Safety Team

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs

Shift/Weekend differential

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare organization in Cincinnati is seeking a Child Life Specialist for its Behavioral Safety Team. This role involves creating and executing support plans for patients, collaborating with medical professionals, and providing child life support. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree, completion of an internship, and must become Certified Child Life Specialists. The position offers full-time hours, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on children’s health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS.
• Must be Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.
• Experience or strong interest in patients with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors preferred.
• Ability to remain calm in escalated or crisis situations and advocate for patients/families.

Responsibilities

• Pre-planning for healthcare appointments.
• Providing child life support.
• Collaborating with the Adaptive Care Team.
• Aiding program development.
• Educating peers on behavioral support strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

Strong teamwork skills

Advocacy for patients

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Completion of child life internship

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Experience with developmental disabilities

Job description

Child Life Specialist for Behavioral Safety Team

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About The Job

• The Behavior Safety Team (BST) is an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping individuals receive the medical care they need while maintaining their safety and the safety of caregivers and staff.
• The BST Child Life Specialist works alongside the rest of the team, including the clinical directors, psychologists, behavior health facilitators, behavior health consultants, and intake coordinators, to help create and carry out comprehensive support plans to ensure physical and emotional safety during healthcare encounters and appointments.
• Key responsibilities include pre‑planning for healthcare appointments, providing child life support, collaborating with the Adaptive Care Team and Outpatient Child Life Specialists, aiding program development, and educating peers on behavioral support strategies and crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑planning for healthcare appointments.
• Providing child life support.
• Collaborating with the Adaptive Care Team and Outpatient Child Life Specialists.
• Aiding program development.
• Educating peers on behavioral support strategies and crisis response.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS.
• Must be Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.
• Experience (preferred) or strong interest in working with patients with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Ability to remain calm in highly escalated/crisis situations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to speak up and advocate for patients/families with the interdisciplinary team.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn/apply feedback.

Primary Location

Location C (Burnet Campus)

Schedule

Full time, Monday‑Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm; weekend rotation: working one weekend day every eight weeks with $5.00 hour weekend differential on qualified hours added to base pay.

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1.0

Weekly Hours

40

Market Leading Benefits

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners.
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions.
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL – LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos – Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group.
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions.
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability.