Child Life Specialist- Oncology

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is hiring a Child Life Professional to join their pediatric team in Austin, TX. This role involves providing vital emotional and developmental support to children during illness, collaborating with healthcare teams, and engaging the community in related educational efforts. Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider committed to enhancing the lives of patients and families.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide social, emotional, and developmental support to pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to plan interventions.
• Develop educational materials for families and the community.

Skills

Collaboration

Emotional Support

Educational Outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

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• Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional nights and weekends.
• Hospital: Strictly Peds Med Office Bldg
• Location: Austin, TX 78723

What You Will Do

Collaborate with the health care team to provide social, emotional, and developmental support during a pediatric patient's illness and hospitalization.

• Supply a caring and secure atmosphere for patients and their families in pediatrics.
• Collaborate with the health care team to plan appropriate interventions.
• Develop and/or participate in outreach and educational activities to teach families, staff, and the community about issues and services related to ill and hospitalized children.
• Maintain proper education to continue with professional development.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Child Life Professional obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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 Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.