Pediatric Child Life Specialist — Family Support & Therapy

ProMedica; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

ProMedica’s Ebeid Children's Hospital in Toledo, OH is seeking a Part-time Child Life Specialist in the Child Life Therapy department. You will deliver therapeutic activities to hospitalized pediatric patients and support families in coping with hospitalization.

You will lead group activities, provide psychosocial support to parents, and help engage families in care planning while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to foster development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with credentialing as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS).
• Certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP).
• Master’s degree in Child Life, Counseling, Education, or Psychology (preferred).
• 3 years experience in healthcare settings (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic activities for pediatric patients who cannot leave their rooms to help cope.
• Provide psychosocial support to parents and involve them in care.
• Coordinate and run group activities for patients and families (holidays, birthdays, events).

Skills

Growth & development

Interpersonal skills

Charting input

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

ProMedica’s Ebeid Children's Hospital in Toledo, OH is seeking a Part-time Child Life Specialist in the Child Life Therapy department. You will deliver therapeutic activities to hospitalized pediatric patients and support families in coping with hospitalization.

You will lead group activities, provide psychosocial support to parents, and help engage families in care planning while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to foster development and well-being.