Child Life Specialist - 0.8 FTE Day
Child Life Specialist at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This is a Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Day Shift position, working during weekdays and weekends.
Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:
- Free, convenient, and ample parking
- TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
- Medical Plan Assistance Program - provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
- Tuition reimbursement/education – includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
- Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive generous PTO accrual allowances
- Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
- Lyra Caregiver Assistance program - Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year (immediate family members are also eligible).
The Child Life Specialists empower children for life's challenges while providing high quality family-centered care as a part of a strong multidisciplinary team. The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial and developmental based assessment and support to both patients and their families. Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate care that promotes effective coping with health care and continued cognitive and emotional growth. Enhances the quality of patient care through participation, documentation and communication with other members of the health care team. Serves as a resource and advocate on child development issues.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or closely related field.
- Upon hire: National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year work experience as a certified Child Life Specialist.
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.
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