Child Life Specialist Opportunities with Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY
Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Child Life Specialist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates psychosocial needs for pediatric patients and their families, from neonatal through age 17. The role provides psychosocial support and coordinates developmentally appropriate activities in inpatient and outpatient settings. Norton Healthcare has full-time openings at several Louisville-area facilities. Candidates must complete a 600-hour Child Life internship and obtain the CCLS credential within 12 months of hire; one year in a healthcare setting is desired.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
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Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Responsibilities
The role of the Child Life Specialist is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychosocial patient/family needs for patients aged neonatal to 17 years (Neonates, Pediatric, Adolescent). The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial support to meet the needs of the patients and families; plans and coordinates activities designed to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of the child within the inpatient and outpatient setting, utilizing age appropriate principles of growth and development; acts an advocate for the patients and families; performs other related duties.
The Norton C Hildren's name stands for high-quality pediatric care across a spectrum of specialties and locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. It comprises two hospitals, a medical center, regional outpatient centers, and primary and specialty care physician practices. Norton C Hildren's is a comprehensive network of highly trained pediatricians, pediatric specialists and support services providing care for c hildren of all ages. As the need for pediatric care has grown in our region, so has the footprint of Norton C Hildren's. Our medical facilities currently serve more than 200,000 patients and see over 1 million patient visits each year.
You may be eligible for some of our programs:
Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.
Employee Referral Incentive to support your networking and help others join our team.
Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs.
We currently have openings across these locations:
Norton Women's and C Hildren's Hospital (Full Time)
Norton C Hildren's Hospital (Full Time)
Norton West Louisville Hospital (Full Time)
Norton C Hildren's Medical Center - Brownsboro (Full Time)
Qualifications
Required:
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Completed of a 600 hour Child Life internship
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Bachelor Degree Completion of Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education or other health-related field.
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Certified Child Life Specialist - Child Life Certification or must be eligible to sit for exam. Must obtain Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential within 12 months of hire.
Desired:
- One year in a healthcare setting
Norton Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/S Exual Orientation/Gender Identity Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
128766
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