Child Life Specialist

3 weeks ago


St Louis, United States Mercy Full time
Overview

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

Provide intervention to educate, prepare and support children through tests and procedures. Plan, implement and supervise activities and special events to normalize hospital environment and promote socialization and normal development .Advocate for special needs of families and patients. Promote the role of parents and the philosophy of patient and family centered care. Supervise students and volunteers.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s of Science or Bachelor’s of Arts in Child Life and internship in appropriate area required.
  • Experience: Two years experience in a child related educational or medical care facility.
  • Certifications: Must possess or acquire Certification through Association for Child Life Professionals (ACLP) as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.  Must know CPR and be able to respond to emergency situations.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Safety Sensitive Statement (TADS use only)

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.


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