Child Life Specialist - 0.8 FTE Day at Providence Health Care, Inc

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

43.47

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment, Developmental Support, Family-Centered Care, Patient Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Documentation, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Child Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Child Life Specialist at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This is a Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Day Shift position, working during weekdays and weekends. Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to: * Free, convenient, and ample parking * TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford) * Medical Plan Assistance Program - provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income * Tuition reimbursement/education – includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap * Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive generous PTO accrual allowances * Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement. * Lyra Caregiver Assistance program - Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year (immediate family members are also eligible). The Child Life Specialists empower children for life's challenges while providing high quality family-centered care as a part of a strong multidisciplinary team. The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial and developmental based assessment and support to both patients and their families. Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate care that promotes effective coping with health care and continued cognitive and emotional growth. Enhances the quality of patient care through participation, documentation and communication with other members of the health care team. Serves as a resource and advocate on child development issues. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or closely related field. * Upon hire: National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals Preferred Qualifications: * 1 year work experience as a certified Child Life Specialist. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://providence.jobs/benefits/&data=05|01|ethelleah.torres1@providence.org|6da11282629946c936bc08dbf64b1e78|2e3190869a2646a3865f615bed576786|0|0|638374574718197112|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=CHUc7JRL0t6AAExYx6UfCEVEH8gfmaw9cEOZ4wX0+ZU=&reserved=0] are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission [https://providence.jobs/mission/] of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. #social300 At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits [https://providence.jobs/benefits/]. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act [https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.provhealth.org/HR-onboarding/LA_County_Fair_Chance_Ordinance_2024.pdf]. Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/eeo/]. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity [https://providence.jobs/diversity/] makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial and developmental assessments and support to pediatric patients and their families to promote effective coping. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to advocate for child development and enhance the quality of patient care.