Description

　　Child Life Specialist - Social Services at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane, WA

　　The Child Life Specialist plans and implements a Child Life Program which is focused upon the emotional and developmental needs of the hospitalized child, adolescent, and family. S/he works with members of the Medical, Nursing, Social Service, Chaplaincy, and Volunteer Services staff to provide a comprehensive and integrated range of therapeutic activities.

　　Utilizes age related concepts when communicating with patients and families, administering medications, using medical equipment, participating in diagnostic or other procedures and when teaching Patients/Families. S/he is able to evaluate work performance to assure an effective Child Life Program from development through implementation.

　　Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

　　Shift Details: Per Diem or On Call, Variable Shift

　　Required qualifications:

　　Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development, Recreational Therapy, or Elementary Education

　　Upon hire: Nationally Certified Child Life Specialist by Association of Child Life Professionals

　　Currently enrolled or have completed a Child Life Internship Program

　　Why Join Providence?

　　Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

　　About Providence

　　At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

　　The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

　　Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

　　About the Team

　　Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

　　Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

　　Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

　　Requsition ID: 250601

　　Company: Providence Jobs

　　Job Category: Behavioral Health

　　Job Function: Clinical Care

　　Job Schedule: Per-Diem

　　Job Shift: Variable

　　Career Track: Clinical Professional

　　Department: 3040 SOCIAL WORK SERVICES WA SHMC SPOKANE EAST TOWER 4

　　Address: WA Spokane 101 W 8th Ave

　　Work Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center-Spokane

　　Pay Range: $22.90 - $36.45

　　The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

　　Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.