Child Life Specialist (part-time)

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Nemours Children's Hospital as a part-time Child Life Specialist. This role involves providing critical psychosocial support to patients and families during health challenges, ensuring the delivery of high-quality child life services through established competencies. Strong applicants will possess a bachelor's degree in Child Life, complete the required internship, and demonstrate excellent communication skills in a vibrant, supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder for professional growth

Qualifications

• Completion of 600-hour Child Life internship required.
• Certified Child Life Specialist or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred.
• Certification eligibility necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychosocial care and development support for children.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in departmental practices.

Skills

Communication

Child Life Philosophy

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life

Master's degree in Child Life

Job description

Child Life Specialist (part-time) (Finance)

Child Life Specialist (part-time) (Finance)

Nemours is seeking a part-time, 20 hours per week, Child Life Specialist to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Wilmington, DE. Sunday day shift with other flexible hours.

The Child Life Specialist provides 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:

Demonstrate entry level through emerging expertise in ACLP clinical competency knowledge areas through observation and supervision

Demonstrate outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) and effectively navigate fast paced, demanding environments while maintaining high level of customer service.

Hold strong competence in child life philosophy, ensuring alignment with departmental mission and vision.

Serve as an interdisciplinary expert in the 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 (Volunteer Department, Security, Creative Arts, identified community partners).

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 and represent all ages and abilities.

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.

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 (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

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