Child Life Specialist

4 weeks ago

New Bedford Massachusetts, United States Southcoast Health System, Inc. Full time
Overview:
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 6 years in a row

 

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

 

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

 

We are searching for a talented Child Life Specialist

 

Hours: 24hrs

Shift:  Day/Evening shift with weekend and vacation rotation; 9:00am - 9:00pm and 5:00pm - 11:00pm

Location: Pediatrics – St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA  

 

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

 

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities:
Position reports to the Manager, Pediatric Services or designee Provide interventions to reduce stress and promote healthy coping with the hospital experience by focusing on the emotional, cognitive and developmental needs of children and their families in the health care setting. Mentor hospital staff to the psychosocial needs of children and their families to foster a positive hospital-community relationship.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.

Child Life Professional Certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Completion of a Child Life Internship consisting of at least 480 hours is required.

CPR Certification is required (within 90 days of hire). 1+ years related experience.

Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired. 

Pay Range:
USD $21.62 - USD $36.36 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement :
every other weekend and vacation

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