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Child Life Specialist, 36 hours/week Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Child Life Specialist, 36 hours/week

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 7/4/2025 - Expires: 8/3/2025

Job ID: 291382092

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Job Description

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
* Second Among All 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 (2024)
* 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)

At Cincinnati Children's we want to ensure every visit is as safe, convenient, and comfortable as possible. Providing an exceptional level of care means reaching far beyond our medical expertise - that's where our Child Life Specialists come into action: promoting play, education, developmental progress, coping skills and psychosocial support. Whether it is a trip to the Emergency Department, a short follow-up appointment or an inpatient stay, a visit to the hospital can be a scary and overwhelming experience - for patients, siblings and for their families.

Our Child Life Team

The Child Life Program, which is part of the Child Life and Integrative Care Division, works with patients of all ages in different medical settings to help support emotional safety and normalize the process of receiving medical care. Child Life Specialists are certified and have significant clinical expertise in the developmental impact of illness and injury. This helps improve patient and family care, satisfaction, and healthcare experiences. In addition, Clinical Assistants provide important opportunities for play-based activities that promote coping and normalization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Patient Care
* Professional Responsibility
* Departmental Responsibility
* Data Management
* Teamwork

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in a related field required
* Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS required
* Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire

This job will work 36 hours per week, and be a part of the weekend/holiday rotation. Day shifts at Burnet/Main Campus.

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

* Medical coverage starting day 1 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

* Referral bonus program for current staff!

* 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 Posi

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Job type:
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Education Level:
High school graduate
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