Child Life Specialist for Behavioral Safety Team

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 48,335 - 59,076; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of paid time off

Eligible for benefits

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a full-time Child Life Specialist for the Behavior Safety Team. This role involves ensuring patient safety and emotional well-being during healthcare appointments. The position requires collaboration with various teams and offers a base salary of $53,705.60 annually with eligibility for benefits and 30 days of paid time off each year.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, completed a child life internship, and be willing to become a Certified Child Life Specialist within one year.

Qualifications

• Must complete a child life internship supervised by a certified Child Life Specialist.
• Must become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Ability to remain calm in crises

Excellent communication skills

Strong teamwork skills

Advocating for patients and families

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Job description

Child Life Specialists with the Behavior Safety Team – full‑time, 40 hours per week, at Burnet Campus. Work Monday‑Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm. Weekend rotation: one weekend day every eight weeks, with a $5.00 per hour differential on qualified hours. Eligible for benefits and 30 days of paid time off per year; unused PTO rolls over. Base salary $53,705.60 annually, with potential increases based on experience.

About the Team

The Behavior Safety Team (BST) is an interdisciplinary group dedicated to ensuring patients receive necessary medical care while maintaining their safety, as well as the safety of caregivers and staff. The BST Child Life Specialist collaborates with clinical directors, psychologists, behavior health facilitators, consultants, and intake coordinators to develop and implement comprehensive support plans that promote physical and emotional safety during healthcare encounters.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Completion of a child life internship supervised by a certified Child Life Specialist.
• Must become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.

Preferred Skills

• Experience or strong interest in working with patients who have developmental disabilities or challenging behaviors.
• Ability to remain calm in highly escalated or crisis situations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to advocate for patients and families within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply feedback.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits and 30 days of paid time off annually with rollover of unused PTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 veteran status.