Child Life Specialist jobs in Alaska

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 - PAMC
  • Providence
  • Anchorage, AK OTHER
  • Description

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    Responsible for the coordination", planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic and educational programs with the emphasis on the Pediatric patients' and families' positive adjustment to hospitalization.

    Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

    Hours: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Variable Shift, 40 Hours Per Week.

    $10,"000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

    Relocation Assistance available for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

    Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system!

    Required qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Child Development/Child Life or related field

    • Upon hire: National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Master's Degree

    • 2 years of experience as a Child Life Specialist

    Why Join Providence?

    Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well", growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you," so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone"," especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

    " About Providence

    "At Providence", our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people," advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

    The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role", such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives," or bonus opportunities.

    Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

    " About the Team

    "Providence has a long history of serving Alaska", beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

    Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

    We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

    We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.

    We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile," or offensive work environment.

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    Requsition ID: "197325
    Company: Providence Jobs
    Job Category: Behavioral Health
    Job Function: Clinical Care
    Job Schedule: Full time
    Job Shift: Variable
    Career Track: Clinical Professional
    Department: 1017 AK PAMC FAMILY SUPPORT SERV
    Address: AK Anchorage 3200 Providence Dr
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    Pay Range: $25.74 - $40.96
    The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

    Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

    Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

  • 14 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist - PAMC Family Support Services
  • Providence
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Description Responsible for the coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic and educational programs with the emphasis on the Pediatric patients' and families' p...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist - PAMC Family Support Services
  • Providence Health
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Description Responsible for the coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic and educational programs with the emphasis on the Pediatric patients' and families' p...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Child Life Specialist *** Ask about our Sign on Bonus!!!
  • SCF New Branding 2018
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Where We Live Anchorage is surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains, hundreds of miles of trails, downhill and cross-country ski areas, world-class fishing, and more. Anchorage is the largest city ...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Peer Support Specialist
  • AK Child & Family
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Job Code: 2022-360 Department: Community Programs FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time Schedule: Summary of Responsibilities: $1,500.00 Sign on Bonus $500 Sign-On Bonus upon hire as a full-time employee. A...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Training Support Specialist
  • AK Child & Family
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Job Code: 2024-414 Department: FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time Schedule: Summary of Responsibilities: SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES * The Training Support Specialist works with the Training Manager to a...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND
  • Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the Unite...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the Unite...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • UW Health Partners
  • Madison, WI
  • Work Schedule: This is a part-time, .60 FTE position. Primary hours are scheduled Monday - Friday, weekends as needed. H...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • VCU Health
  • Richmond, VA
  • **$3,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply** The Child Life Specialist comp...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Shriners Children's
  • Spokane, WA
  • Company Overview: Shriners Childrens is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in provi...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Georgia Hospice Care
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Overview: Become a Child Life Specialist with Hands of Hope Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it im...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Services for the Underserved
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • USD $70,000.00/Yr. USD $80,000.00/Yr. Location: Brooklyn, New York 11207 J Train - Van Siclen Avenue C Train - Van Sicle...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Saint Peter's Healthcare System
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • Child Life Specialist Child Life Program The Child Life Specialist provides optimal developmental and psychologically ap...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$58,297 to $73,055

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