About this role
About the Role The Child Life Program Specialist at Endeavor Health provides psychosocial support to children and families during hospitalization and medical procedures. Based at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL, this Per Diem role offers day shifts (7am–3pm) with on-site responsibilities and focuses on developing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and treatment plans to support adjustment to hospital settings and coping with illness, procedures, and death. What You'll Do
- Supports the psychosocial development of children during hospitalization, surgeries, and/or outpatient visits.
- Provides developmental activities or creates treatment plans compatible with medical and psychosocial needs, interests, and capabilities to assist in adjustment to a hospital environment or setting, preparing for a medical intervention or procedure, and coping with hospitalization, illness, death, and dying.
- Coordinates design and maintenance of the physical, therapeutic, developmental, and educational environment of Child Life Services. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field required.
- Must meet the requirements to take the Child Life certification exam.
- Child Life Certification Current
- BLS Certification issued by American Heart Association
- Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital setting or medical facility Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $23.24 - $34.86 per hour (USD)
- Per Diem - as needed; Days, Monday-Friday, 7am–3pm; Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL
- Eligibility for Annual Incentive Plan and various premium pay options for eligible positions
- Tuition Reimbursement; Medical, Dental, Vision; Retirement with Company Match; Free Parking; Wellness Program; Health Savings Account Options; Paid Time Off and Holidays; Community Involvement Opportunities