Child Life Specialist - 0.9 FTE * Sign-On Bonus $2500*
Gundersen Health System
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Posted: 15-Jan-25
Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: JR-24120
*Qualified candidates are eligible for a $2500 sign-on bonus!
Are you passionate about supporting children and families through their healthcare journeys? Do you have the skills and heart to make a positive impact during challenging times? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team!
Gundersen Health System is looking for a full time, Child Life Specialist to join our team! We are committed to providing exceptional care and emotional support to children and their families. Our mission is to create a comforting and educational environment that helps children navigate their healthcare experiences with confidence and resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide child life services primarily in the inpatient and emergency service setting.
Provide emotional support to children and families during medical procedures and hospital stays.
Develop and implement therapeutic play activities to help children cope with their healthcare experiences.
Educate children and families about medical procedures and treatments in a child-friendly manner.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create a supportive and nurturing environment.
Advocate for the needs of children and families within the healthcare setting.
What Will You Need?
Bachelor’s degree in child life or a related field
Completion of an ACLP (Association of Child life Professionals) approved child life internship.
Child life certification within one year of hire
2 years’ experience working with children (preferably in a medical setting)
What is Available?
0.9 FTE; 72 hours every 2 weeks.
Schedule: Primarily Emergency Services shift: Currently 1:30-10:00pm
Work approximately every third weekend (inpatient and emergency services)
Location: La Crosse, WI Main Campus
In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:
*$2500 sign-on bonus - paid out after 6 months of employment within the role
Relocation Assistance to help offset the cost of relocating to La Crosse, WI
A positive work environment with an inclusive team committed to collective growth.
Opportunity to ensure highest quality of pediatric care is delivered “close to home”.
A balance of a primary unit and yet still get a variety of experience providing child life services in multiple settings.
Top-rated retirement and healthcare benefits
Support to grow your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Reimbursement Program
Connection to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
If you are looking to be a part of a stable and growing mission-driven organization, this may be the right opportunity for you!
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in a related field Official approval of courses from the Child Life Council and completed 480-hour child life internship.
DESIRED
Bachelor's degree in Child Life
Work Experience:
REQUIRED 2 years experience in a Pediatric medical setting.
DESIRED 2 years experience as a Child Life Specialist in a Children's Medical Center.
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire date
DESIRED Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer