Child Life Specialist jobs in Colorado
Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Child Life Specialist
- Children's Hospital Colorado
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Aurora, CO
FULL_TIME
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Position Overview
A Front Row Seat to Innovation
Children’s Hospital Colorado is a free standing children’s hospital that is rated among the Top 10 children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Our Child Life Department serves all areas of the hospital and hosts a robust number of programs including adaptive care, medical dogs, research and extended reality. In addition, Child Life provides unique play and therapeutic experiences in our Seacrest Studio, T(w)een Zone & Makerspace, Activity Rooms and Chill Zone. The Child Life Team has grown exponentially over the years and is consistently paving the way for pediatric hospitals through innovative and creative care! Child Life at Children’s Hospital Colorado is part of the Integrative Creative Care team which includes Creative Arts Therapy, Gaming and Technology, Spiritual Care, and School Specialists.
Do you want more information on the Child Life Specialist career path?
What is a Child Life Specialist? Click here to learn more: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/child-life/
How do I apply for a Child Life Internship? Click here to learn more: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/child-life/internships/
Annual Salary Range: $ $22.31 to $36.75 (Based on hours worked per week and years of experience) / Hourly Salary
Eligible Incentives: Relocation
Hours per week: Part time and Full time opportunities available. Please list your preferences in the questions below.
Shift: There are a variety of shifts available for this role. Please identify your preferences in the questions within the application.
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Qualifications- EDUCATION – Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related fields.
- EXPERIENCE – Successful completion of a child life internship
- CERTIFICATION(S) – Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- Provides, develops, and implements child life services that provide basic support for end of life, new diagnosis, and traumatic experiences for patients and families.
- Helps patients, families and communities cope with the social, emotional and psychological impact of illness, injury and medical care.
- Provides effective and timely clinical services including, but not limited to, assessing the psychosocial risk level of patients.
- Assesses coping responses and the needs of children/adolescents and families related to healthcare experiences.
- Communicates appropriate information to members of the healthcare team to promote an understanding of the unique psychosocial/emotional needs of the child/adolescent and to advise on the plan of care.
- Creates opportunities which strengthen the patient's self-esteem, independence, and understanding of the medical care and diagnosis.
- Facilitates basic interventions which allow children/adolescents to express feelings, process difficult events, and explore positive coping skills.
- Provides education to healthcare staff, patients and families regarding the scope of child life services, the impact of health care on development, providing developmentally appropriate and emotionally safe medical care, and professional boundaries.
- Provides psychological preparation and procedure support to children/adolescents undergoing medical procedures or surgeries to improve coping and understanding.
Total Rewards And Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance , 403b employer match (retirement savings), robust wellness program, education benefit to help you advance your career.
Total Rewards package: Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Loan Repayment: Children’s Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Here, it's different
At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That is why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an ending we can only write together. Come write your story with us!
Kids are Incredibly Different
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Children’s Hospital Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note: If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist you with the recruitment process, reach out to ADA@childrenscolorado.org .
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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We have been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation’s top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. - 2 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist-CCBD
- Childrens Hospital Colorado
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Aurora, CO
FULL_TIME
- Job ID 68891 Location Aurora, Colorado Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it’s different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and de...
- 27 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist-ED
- Childrens Hospital Colorado
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Aurora, CO
FULL_TIME
- Job ID 68679 Location Aurora, Colorado Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it’s different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and de...
- 27 Days Ago
Child life specialist
- UMC Health System
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Glenwood, CO
FULL_TIME
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Child Life Specialist-Cardiology Output
- Childrens Hospital Colorado
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Aurora, CO
FULL_TIME
- Job ID 68370 Location Aurora, Colorado Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it’s different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and de...
- 27 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist-NICU/PICU
- Childrens Hospital Colorado
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Aurora, CO
FULL_TIME
- Job ID 68802 Location Aurora, Colorado Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it’s different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and de...
- 27 Days Ago
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- Virtua Health, Inc.
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- WMCHealth
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- Sanford Health
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- Sanford Health
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- Children's Mercy Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
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Child Life Specialist
- BayCare Health System
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Tampa, FL
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Colorado (/ˌkɒləˈrædoʊ, -ˈrɑːdoʊ/ (listen), other variants) is a state of the Western United States encompassing most of the southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. It is the 8th most extensive and 21st most populous U.S. state. The estimated population of Colorado was 5,695,564 on July 1, 2018, an increase of 13.25% since the 2010 United States Census.
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Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$54,872 to $68,765
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What does a Child Life Specialist do?
Child Life Specialist in Santa Rosa, CA
Child life specialists are health care professionals who help children and families navigate the process of illness, injury, disability, trauma, or hospitalization.
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Child Life Specialist in Flagstaff, AZ
Child life specialists have a variety of educational backgrounds, but all must complete a 480-hour internship, pass a certification exam and accrue yearly professional development hours.
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Child Life Specialist in Beaumont, TX
In really large programs, there may be a specialist who handles all the donations, special events, and trainings.
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