Child Life Specialist jobs in Portland, ME

Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Child Life Specialist-Nursing Child Life Program
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    • MaineHealth is actively interviewing for a Child Life Specialist to meet the developmental and emotional needs of pediatric patients coming for day surgery, radiology and sleep studies.  

      This opportunity qualifies with a $1,000.00 sign on bonus.  In addition, candidates may be eligible for MaineHealth's relocation package.

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    • Position Summary
      • A Child Life Specialist provides developmentally, clinically appropriate Child Life services based on patient and family needs and multidisciplinary care plan for patients in designated pediatric areas under the general administration of the Child Life Program Manager. Child life interventions may be offered in individual or group settings and will assess and support a child’s understanding of healthcare experiences, emotional support, pain and/or anxiety management, socialization, developmental needs, coping styles and family/parent/sibling support. Child Life Services supports a primary specialist care delivery model. 
    • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
      • Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Child Life or related field
      • License/Certifications: Association of Child Life Professionals Certification Certified Child Life Specialist (earned or within 1 year of hire)
      • Experience: 1 year of child life experience preferred
    Additional Information 

    MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!

    MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.”  MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

    At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave,, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

    With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

    Additional Information

    Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.
  • 2 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist-Nursing Child Life Program - Hematology & Oncology
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary MaineHealth is actively interviewing for a Child Life Specialist. This is a Monday through Friday opportunity with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position supports activities at both 22 Bra...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist-Nursing Child Life Program Interested in working for MaineHealth
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME OTHER
  • Summary MaineHealth is actively interviewing for a Child Life Specialist. This is a Monday through Friday opportunity with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position supports both the hematology/oncol...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Case specialist
  • Sun Life
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Description Location : We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states. At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Remote Life Insurance Specialist
  • The Sudhoff Agency
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking insurance professionals who have a commitment to serve their community by assisting families in obtaining life insurance to meet their needs. Every day, we receive requests from people ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Patient Financial Specialist
  • New England Life Care
  • Scarborough, ME FULL_TIME
  • NELC is rapidly expanding the number of hospitals it serves and is participating with its hospital members in the implementation of several new population health and disease management programs for wh...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Summer Day Camp Counselor-Lead Instructor
  • Mad Science of Maine
  • Portland, ME
  • Job Description Are you an enthusiastic, outgoing, dynamic, and self-directed individual?! Do you wish to gain leadershi...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Summer Day Camp Counselor-Lead & Assistant Instructor
  • Mad Science of Maine
  • Portland, ME
  • Job Description Are you an enthusiastic, outgoing, dynamic, and self-directed individual?! Do you wish to gain leadershi...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Coding Education Specialist
  • InterMed
  • South Portland, ME
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and applies knowledge to determine if coding and doc...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Lecturer - Project Management (Portland)
  • Northeastern University
  • Portland, ME
  • About the Opportunity About Northeastern: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recogniz...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Threes Room Co-Teacher - Goldman Family Preschool
  • JCC Association
  • Portland, ME
  • Principal Responsibilities: Job description: Goldman Family Preschool is hiring a full-time year-round Co-teacher for ou...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • South Portland, ME
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Preschool Teacher Assistant
  • Peaks Island Children's Workshop
  • Peaks Island, ME
  • Job Description Job Description The Peaks Island Children's Workshop (PICW), a small childcare center licensed for 12 ch...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Driving School Instructor
  • AAA Northern New England
  • Portland, ME
  • Driving School Instructor AAA has an immediate opening for a part-time Driving Instructor! As a Driving Instructor on th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$52,944 to $66,347
Portland, Maine area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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