Child Life Specialist- Oncology

ALEXIAN VILLAGE OF MILWAUKEE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALEXIAN VILLAGE OF MILWAUKEE is seeking a Child Life Specialist- Oncology in Austin, Texas. This role involves providing emotional support and collaborating with healthcare professionals to assist pediatric patients during their illness. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and Child Life Professional certification within one year of hire.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide social, emotional, and developmental support to pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for appropriate interventions.
• Conduct outreach and educational activities for families and staff.

Skills

Emotional Support

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Details

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

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.

Responsibilities

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.
  
  

Requirements

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.

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