Child Life Specialist jobs in Saint Louis, MO

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 (PT)
  • BJC
  • Saint Louis, MO PART_TIME
  • Additional Information About the Role

    St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Child Life Specialist to work part time. 12 hour EU shift each week 10:30a-11p (Covering every 3rd weekend)

    Applicants much have completed their 600 hour internship prior to starting. 


    Overview

    St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

     

    Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. 

     

    St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

     


    Preferred Qualifications

    Role Purpose

    To provide the scope of child life services to children and families who are receiving services from St. Louis Children's Hospital.

     

    Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with health care professionals and hospital staff to provide optimal family centered care.
  • Provides child life services to patients and families as assessed and prioritized including psycho-social preparation for hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and/or other potentially stressful events.
  • Actively contributes to the efficient operation of the Child Life Department, planning activities, special projects, meetings and outcome measures.
  • Increases awareness of child life services throughout the hospital by providing information about the services, role modeling, medical record documentation and in-service education.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • - Child Life/Educ/Life Science
  • Child Life Internship
  • Experience

  • No Experience
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • <2 years

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

  • 16 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist - PRN
  • Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
  • Maryland, MO OTHER
  • Ranken Jordan is the country's first pediatric bridge hospital. Inpatients and outpatients with complex medical conditions, injuries and illnesses come to our one-of-a-kind facility from throughout th...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist (PRN)
  • BJC
  • Saint Louis, MO OTHER
  • Additional Information About the RoleAre you an experienced Child Life Specialist looking to pick up extra hours or have a very flexible part time schedule?St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a P...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
  • Maryland, MO FULL_TIME
  • Ranken Jordan is the country's first pediatric bridge hospital. Inpatients and outpatients with complex medical conditions, injuries and illnesses come to our one-of-a-kind facility from throughout th...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • SSM Health
  • St. Louis, MO FULL_TIME
  • It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Additional Job Description Child Life Specialist - Outpatient Clinics Mo...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist - Days
  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, MO PER_DIEM
  • We’re a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts o...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics Rheumatology and Immunology
  • Washington University in St. Louis
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary This position will involve the outpatient care and management of pediatric patients ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Product Manager - Fraud and Identity (Remote US)
  • Experian
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Experian is the worlds leading global information services company. During lifes big moments from buying a home or a car...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Analyst
  • ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • ABOUT YOU: Are you an analytical thinker that loves a new challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Client Engagement-Remote
  • Bright Horizons
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • The Director of Client Engagement Marketing allows you to leverage your expertise in marketing strategy and client growt...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Client Marketing Manager-Remote
  • Bright Horizons
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Reporting to the Director, Client Engagement, the Manager, Client Marketing (CMM) plays a critical role in leading engag...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Family Law Attorney (Remote in Greater Los Angeles)
  • The Zhou Law Group
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Senior Family Law Attorney (Remote or Hybrid in Greater Los Angeles Responsibilities: Complete strategy meetings with cl...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Product Manager - Fraud and Identity (Remote US)
  • Experian
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Family Support Specialist - Collinsville, IL
  • One Hope United
  • Collinsville, IL
  • ** Family Support Specialist - Collinsville, IL** **Job Category****:** Case Management **Requisition Number****:** FAMI...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

St. Louis (/seɪnt ˈluːɪs/) is an independent city and major inland port in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is situated along the western bank of the Mississippi River, which marks Missouri's border with Illinois. The Missouri River merges with the Mississippi River just north of the city. These two rivers combined form the fourth longest river system in the world. The city had an estimated 2017 population of 308,626 and is the cultural and economic center of the St. Louis metropolitan area (home to nearly 3,000,000 people), which is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri, the second-largest ...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$52,409 to $65,676
Saint Louis, Missouri area prices
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