Child Life Specialist for the Adaptive Care Team at Cincinnati Children's

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

67142.4

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Life Specialist, Healthcare Experience, Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health Challenges, Psychosocial Support, Coping Strategies, Advocacy, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Assessment Skills, Intervention Development, Emotional Safety, Flexibility, Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Child Life Specialists with the Adaptive Care Team specialize in adapting healthcare experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities and other behavioral health challenges to help understand, cope, comply, improve the healthcare experience, and promote emotional safety. This child life specialist is part of an outpatient care team focused on assessing and enrolling eligible patients in the adaptive care program. They utilize various assessment skills to develop interventions that provide psychosocial support, promote adaptive care for patients, and offer coping strategies for healthcare appointments, while advocating for the needs of patients and their families. Education and Experience Required: Candidates must have a Bachelor degree in a related field Successful completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS Must be certified as a Child Life Specialist within one year of hire. Ability to remain calm in varying situations Strong communication skills Advocacy for patients and families A commitment to teamwork, flexibility, and collaboration Work Schedule – Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30 am -5:00 pm Weekend Rotation: Working one weekend day every eight weeks is required. $5.00/hour weekend differential added to base pay. Primary Location Burnet Campus Schedule Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Department Child Life & Integrative Care Employee Status Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours 40 *Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $53,705.60 - $67,142.40 Market Leading Benefits Including*: Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here. Competitive retirement plans Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group Physical and mental health wellness programs Relocation assistance available for qualified positions *Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Completion of Application You will be asked to fully complete each page of the application to the best of your knowledge. Failure to complete all parts of the application will result in a delay in processing and/or rejection of the application. Need Assistance or Accommodation? Assistance with Application: For assistance or technical support, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org. Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org.

Responsibilities

The Child Life Specialist will adapt healthcare experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. They will assess and enroll eligible patients in the adaptive care program while providing psychosocial support and coping strategies.