Shriners Children’s is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center.  We have an opportunity for a Child Life Specialist. 

The Child Life Specialist is responsible to work with children, from infancy through adolescence, in a family centered care environment. This position provides services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Position requires strong skills in child development, assessment and planning, psychosocial support, procedural support and preparation, group leadership, volunteer supervision and goal directed play. 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field

Certification/Licensure

Certified Child Life Specialist, or be eligible to sit for the certification exam

Experience

One year’s experience in a hospital child life program

Other

COVID-19 Vaccination required.

Shriners Children’s offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid leave
• Retirement savings
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

(Pay range for this position is $23.79/hr - $35.69/hr. The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education).