Child Life Specialist jobs in Alabama

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-PRN-1st Shift
  • Huntsville Hospital Health System
  • Huntsville, AL OTHER
  • Overview

    The Child Life Specialist identifies the psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient and provides activities that are developmentally appropriate to satisfy those needs.  Executes therapeutic and recreational activities and evaluates the patient’s response/progress toward normal age and appropriate behavior.  Schedules volunteers to ensure smooth operation of the Child Life Program during the daytime hours.  Act as liaison for activities from the community. 

    Qualifications

    Education:  Require Bachelor’s degree in family and child development, child life or related field from an accredited college or university. 

    License, Certification and/or Registration:  Child Life Certification or eligibility to sit for exam. Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.  

    Experience: Clinical experience in Child Life Program. Internship in Child Life. Supervised by Certified Child Life Specialist. 

    About Us

    Highlights of our hospitals

    Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

     

    Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

    We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

     

     Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

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Child Life Specialist-PRN-1st Shift
  • HH Health System
  • Huntsville, AL OTHER
  • Overview The Child Life Specialist identifies the psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient and provides activities that are developmentally appropriate to satisfy those needs. Executes therapeutic ...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Certified Child Life Specialist-PRN-1st Shift
  • Huntsville Hospital System
  • Huntsville, AL OTHER
  • Requisition ID: 2024-50459 Department Name: Pediatric ChildLife Division Department Number: HH-60402 OverviewThe Child Life Specialist identifies the psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient and pr...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist I- Mapp Child and Family Life Program- Children's and Women's
  • USA Health
  • Mobile, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview: USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of p...
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Child Life Specialist I- Mapp Child and Family Life Program- Children's and Women's
  • USA Health Systems
  • Mobile, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of pe...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Marketing specialist
  • Love Your New Life
  • Headland, AL FULL_TIME
  • Remote Jobs Work FromHome Are you driven entrepreneurial proactive andready to take the challenge to be part of a Global Company in thePersonal Development and Success Coaching industry and be part of...
  • 20 Days Ago

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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...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Providence
  • Spokane, WA
  • **Description** **Child Life Specialist - Social Services at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospita...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND
  • Create Your Career With Us! Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in th...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Create Your Career With Us! Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in th...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • UW Health Partners
  • Madison, WI
  • Work Schedule: This is a part-time, .80 FTE position. Primary hours are scheduled Monday - Friday, weekends as needed. H...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Nemours Foundation
  • Orlando, FL
  • Works under the supervision of Child Life leadership to assist the child and/or family in identifying the psychosocial a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • University of Miami
  • Miami, FL
  • Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click he...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Child Life Specialist
  • Corewell Health
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • About the Team Our Child and Family Life Team provides developmentally based therapeutic interventions for pediatric pat...
  • 2/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alabama (/ˌæləˈbæmə/) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state. Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$49,100 to $61,530

Child Life Specialist in Santa Rosa, CA
Child life specialists are health care professionals who help children and families navigate the process of illness, injury, disability, trauma, or hospitalization.
October 24, 2019
Child Life Specialist in Flagstaff, AZ
Child life specialists have a variety of educational backgrounds, but all must complete a 480-hour internship, pass a certification exam and accrue yearly professional development hours.
November 04, 2019
Child Life Specialist in Beaumont, TX
In really large programs, there may be a specialist who handles all the donations, special events, and trainings.
November 21, 2019