Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development
Child Life Specialist for A4C & A7C
Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Child Life Specialist for A4C & A7C
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Location and Units Location: Burnet Campus
Primary units: A4C and A7C
Status: Full‑time, 0.9 FTE
Schedule Week 1: Sunday 8:00 a‑m – 4:30 p‑m, Wednesday 12:00 p‑m – 8:30 p‑m, Thursday & Friday 8:00 a‑m – 8:30 p‑m.
Weeks 2 & 3: Wednesday 12:00 p‑m – 8:30 p‑m, Thursday & Friday 8:00 a‑m – 8:30 p‑m.
Week 4: Wednesday 12:00 p‑m – 8:30 p‑m, Thursday & Friday 8:00 a‑m – 8:30 p‑m, Saturday 8:00 a‑m – 4:30 p‑m.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Completion of child life internship
Job Responsibilities
Patient Care – Performs psychosocial assessments of patients and families, identifies strengths, concerns and needs, sets short/long‑term goals, facilitates family involvement, supports adjustment to injury/diagnosis/chronic illness or disability, advocates within the healthcare system, evaluates intervention effectiveness, reports abuse/neglect, implements intervention strategies, reviews goals, conducts post‑procedural assessment, promotes pain management, documents services, participates in conferences/rounds, follows up on referrals.
Professional Responsibility – Supports process‑improvement activities, seeks evidence‑based care, maintains knowledge level, contributes to professional advancement, orients and supervises volunteers, contributes to education, shares knowledge, remains current, obtains continuing education, integrates new knowledge into practice.
Departmental Responsibility – Submits requests for supplies, organizes work areas, identifies and solves problems, manages time and priorities, completes assignments while maintaining workflow, increases productivity, contributes to a positive work environment.
Data Management – Completes required daily/weekly exchange of information and documentation per division guidelines.
Teamwork – Engages in multidisciplinary team processes, participates in problem solving, promotes cooperation, respect and trust, responds to day‑to‑day needs of co‑workers and division.
Additional Job Qualifications
0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS
CCLS within one year of hire
Location & FTE Details Primary location: Location A
Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Department: Child Life & Integrative Care
Employee Status: Regular
FTE: 0.9
Weekly hours: 36
About Cincinnati Children’s At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Accomplishments
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for NIH funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation’s most innovative companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as a great place to work
A leading disability employer noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by ANCC
Innovation Statement We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Job Description Availability Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Statement Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Location and Units Location: Burnet Campus
Primary units: A4C and A7C
Status: Full‑time, 0.9 FTE
Schedule Week 1: Sunday 8:00 a‑m – 4:30 p‑m, Wednesday 12:00 p‑m – 8:30 p‑m, Thursday & Friday 8:00 a‑m – 8:30 p‑m.
Weeks 2 & 3: Wednesday 12:00 p‑m – 8:30 p‑m, Thursday & Friday 8:00 a‑m – 8:30 p‑m.
Week 4: Wednesday 12:00 p‑m – 8:30 p‑m, Thursday & Friday 8:00 a‑m – 8:30 p‑m, Saturday 8:00 a‑m – 4:30 p‑m.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Completion of child life internship
Job Responsibilities
Patient Care – Performs psychosocial assessments of patients and families, identifies strengths, concerns and needs, sets short/long‑term goals, facilitates family involvement, supports adjustment to injury/diagnosis/chronic illness or disability, advocates within the healthcare system, evaluates intervention effectiveness, reports abuse/neglect, implements intervention strategies, reviews goals, conducts post‑procedural assessment, promotes pain management, documents services, participates in conferences/rounds, follows up on referrals.
Professional Responsibility – Supports process‑improvement activities, seeks evidence‑based care, maintains knowledge level, contributes to professional advancement, orients and supervises volunteers, contributes to education, shares knowledge, remains current, obtains continuing education, integrates new knowledge into practice.
Departmental Responsibility – Submits requests for supplies, organizes work areas, identifies and solves problems, manages time and priorities, completes assignments while maintaining workflow, increases productivity, contributes to a positive work environment.
Data Management – Completes required daily/weekly exchange of information and documentation per division guidelines.
Teamwork – Engages in multidisciplinary team processes, participates in problem solving, promotes cooperation, respect and trust, responds to day‑to‑day needs of co‑workers and division.
Additional Job Qualifications
0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS
CCLS within one year of hire
Location & FTE Details Primary location: Location A
Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Department: Child Life & Integrative Care
Employee Status: Regular
FTE: 0.9
Weekly hours: 36
About Cincinnati Children’s At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Accomplishments
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for NIH funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation’s most innovative companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as a great place to work
A leading disability employer noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by ANCC
Innovation Statement We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Job Description Availability Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Statement Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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