Child Life Specialist

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Part‑time, 60% FTE, evening/night shift. This position will work 12‑hour shifts between the hours of 7:00 pm and 7:30 am and will be scheduled a weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Come make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients at UW Health. We are seeking a Child Life Specialist to:

• Provide age‑appropriate information and administer appropriate child life therapies in conjunction with the patient's age, medical condition, and family/significant others.
• Work with both outpatients and inpatients (and families) during their medical encounters to foster a level of trust and comfort, which allows children to express their fears, discontents, and misconceptions about their care.
• Advocate for patients and provide appropriate clinical interventions to the ever‑changing needs of children with chronic illness and handicapping conditions that are potentially disruptive to children's development and effective family functioning.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to set priorities in the planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic and psychosocial programming of child life services with all children and families receiving care in the outpatient and inpatient areas.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field – Required.
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field – Preferred.
• Work Experience
  • Completion of a Child Life internship with a minimum of 480 hours in a pediatric health care setting – Required.
  • At least two (2) years of related experience working with children and adolescents in a hospital setting – Preferred.
  • Experience in a specific specialty area – Preferred.
  • Paid clinical experience – Preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Certified as a Child Life Specialist by the Association for Child Life Professionals (ACLP) or certification in progress with ability to obtain this credential within 1 year – Required.
  • CPR certification or attain certification within 90 days – Required.

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.