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The Child Life Specialist is a clinical expert in child development, emotional safety, and trauma-informed care who provides assessment and intervention to mitigate and reduce negative experiences within the medical setting. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description.

11 days ago

Chicago, IL
  • $46,280–$75,670.40 / year

p>At Lurie Children's, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

  • Facilitates practical, theoretical, and clinical training regarding the psychosocial care of children, via formal and informal educational lectures to all members of patient care teams and hospital staff.

    • 30+ days ago

    Peoria, IL

    The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

    • Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.

    13 days ago
    New

    Park Ridge, IL
    • $25.30–$37.95 / hour

    li>Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific and/or developmentally appropriate needs. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

    5 days ago

    Oak Lawn, IL
    • $25.30–$37.95 / hour

    Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. Required contact with patients, families, AAH staff members in all departments, intern students, volunteers, representatives from community groups and agencies, professionals from other health care institutions, and professional organizations.

    30+ days ago
    New

    Oak Lawn, IL
    • $25.30–$37.95 / hour

    Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

  • Required contact with patients, families, AAH staff members in all departments, intern students, volunteers, representatives from community groups and agencies, professionals from other health care institutions, and professional organizations.

    • 5 days ago

    PEORIA, Illinois
    • $23.58–$27.75 / hour

    p style="margin:0px">The Child Life Specialist fosters psycho-social, emotional, and physical development of children and adolescents through the provision of developmentally appropriate preparation for medical procedures, post-procedural education, and therapeutic play in order to maintain normalized living patterns and minimize stress and anxiety. Realizes the importance of family centered care, and incorporates this value into daily intervention, working with children from various hospital units (i.e., children of adult patients, siblings of pediatric patients, and outpatient services).

    30+ days ago
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    35133 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Child Life Creative Arts Therapies and Education

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    6 days ago

    Monticello, IL

    Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

    30+ days ago

    Carrollton, IL

    Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

    30+ days ago

    Wadsworth, IL

    Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

    30+ days ago

    Lake Zurich, IL

    Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

    30+ days ago

    Chicago, IL

    Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

    30+ days ago

    Olympia Fields, IL

    Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

    30+ days ago

    Chicago, IL
    • $57,000–$59,000 / year

    Through the development, implementation and documentation of services and programs, this position promotes effective coping through play, preparation, education, and self-expression for children and their families to cope with the stress of an illness or disability, a prolonged healthcare stay, ongoing treatments and procedures or psychosocial challenges. Physical Demands: Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods; Required to occasionally lift/move objects and/or youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds; Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

    30+ days ago

    chicago, IL

    Through the development, implementation and documentation of services and programs, this position promotes effective coping through play, preparation, education, and self-expression for children and their families to cope with the stress of an illness or disability, a prolonged healthcare stay, ongoing treatments and procedures or psychosocial challenges. Physical Demands: Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods; Required to occasionally lift/move objects and/or youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds; Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

    30+ days ago

    Naperville, IL
    • $23.24–$34.86 / hour

    Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

    Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.

    30+ days ago
    New

    Naperville, IL
    • $23.24–$34.86 / hour

    Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Provides developmental activities or creates treatment plans compatible with medical and psychosocial needs, interests, and capabilities to assist in the adjustment to a hospital environment or setting, preparing for a medical intervention or procedure, coping with hospitalization illness, death, and dying.

    5 days ago
    New

    Chicago, IL
    • $57,000–$59,000 / year

    Through the development, implementation and documentation of services and programs, this position promotes effective coping through play, preparation, education, and self-expression for children and their families to cope with the stress of an illness or disability, a prolonged healthcare stay, ongoing treatments and procedures or psychosocial challenges.

    Physical Demands:

    • Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods;

    • Required to occasionally lift/move objects and/or youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds;

    • Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

    5 days ago

    East Peoria, Illinois

    li>One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six; OR. Work collaboratively with professors and department leads including the Early Childhood Education Program concerning students in the lab school environment.

    30+ days ago

    Chester, IL

    Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

    30+ days ago

    IL
    • $63,795–$82,938 / year

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  • As a Team Leader performs a variety of complex assignments involving planning and directing a comprehensive training program that directly correlates to the quality of Air Force Child and Youth Programs (CYP); assessing the individual training needs of CYP personnel, Family Child Care (FCC) providers, volunteers and contractors; ensuring childrens assessments are conducted and individual activities are developed to support school readiness; positive youth development activities are used to support youth programs; and ensuring environments and materials support programs for which they are designed.

    Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.

    • 19 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois

    p>Requirements:

    • Position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, General Human Development & Family Studies, Early Childhood or related field.
    • Provide Case Management services to families which includes but not limited to assessment of family strengths and needs, goal setting, planning, and providing referrals to community and agency resources.

    30+ days ago

    Chicago, IL
    • Part time

    The Pregnant Women with Dependent Children (PWDC) Program provides comprehensive support to pregnant and parenting women experiencing substance use disorders while promoting healthy child development and family stability. The Child & Family Therapist works closely with the multidisciplinary program team to ensure families receive coordinated services that promote recovery, parenting success, and positive child outcomes.

    30+ days ago

    Belleville, IL

    The Resident Support Specialist provides direct care and educational opportunities while interacting with clients to ensure healthy relationships, positive skills, and provide a supportive living environment.

  • Assist program participants so that they are properly clothed and outfitted, engaging in good hygiene practices, and living in a clean, orderly, and safe environment that promotes calm and good health.

    • 30+ days ago

    Belleville, IL

    The Resident Support Specialist provides direct care and educational opportunities while interacting with clients to ensure healthy relationships, positive skills, and provide a supportive living environment.

  • Assist program participants so that they are properly clothed and outfitted, engaging in good hygiene practices, and living in a clean, orderly, and safe environment that promotes calm and good health.

    • 30+ days ago

    Belleville, IL

    The Resident Support Specialist provides direct care and educational opportunities while interacting with clients to ensure healthy relationships, positive skills, and provide a supportive living environment. Assist program participants so that they are properly clothed and outfitted, engaging in good hygiene practices, and living in a clean, orderly, and safe environment that promotes calm and good health.

    30+ days ago

    Beach Park, IL
    • $51,825–$62,000 / year

    The Family Support Specialist engages families of enrolled children in activities, practices, and services that support parents as the primary nurturers, experts, and teachers of their child in order to promote and sustain their child's academic learning and development and life success. This includes helping parents recognize and expect "quality education"; know how to access quality elementary schools; and learn how to advocate for a quality education for their child; Activities and strategies that support parents in achieving family and community outcomes.

    30+ days ago

    Chicago, IL

    Supports the implementation of OECEs vision for instructional quality across community-based early childhood programs serving children birth through age five Designs develops and facilitates professional learning sessions and materials for CBO instructional staff and leadership including in-person and virtual trainings workshops and learning series aligned with state requirements district initiatives and OECE priorities Collaborates with OECE partners to ensure coordinated and consistent professional learning supports for CBO programs Supports the development and dissemination of professional learning resources instructional tools and guidance materials tailored to the needs of community-based early childhood programs Communicate instructional expectations professional learning opportunities and best practices to CBO partners in alignment with OECE leadership and Professional Learning priorities Provides site-based coaching technical assistance and instructional support to CBO teachers instructional staff and site leaders to strengthen classroom practice and child outcomes Supports the implementation of developmentally appropriate individualized and inclusive instructional practices including supports for dual language learners and children with disabilities Conducts site visits to observe instructional practice support the implementation of professional learning and provide feedback aligned to state requirements OECE guidance and quality frameworks Supports CBO staff in preparation for CLASS observations and ongoing quality improvement efforts through targeted professional learning and coaching Analyzes instructional assessment and quality data to inform the design delivery and refinement of professional learning sessions and coaching supports Stays current on research and best practices in early childhood education professional learning instructional coaching and adult learning Other duties as assigned Do not edit this row NA In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities the ECE Program Support Specialist must possess the following qualifications Education Required Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university Masters degree preferred Valid teaching certificateProfessional Educators License PEL issued by the Illinois State Board of Education ISBE Early Childhood or Elementary endorsement is preferred Experience Required Minimum of five 5 years of early childhood teaching experience required Experience designing and facilitating professional learning andor providing instructional coaching for adult learners Experience supporting curriculum assessment and instructional quality in early childhood settings preferred Familiarity with community-based early childhood programs Head Start or mixed-delivery systems preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate early childhood instructional practices for children birth through age five Ability to design and facilitate effective professional learning experiences for diverse adult learners Ability to analyze and use instructional and assessment data to inform coaching and professional learning supports Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners. In alignment with the Office of Early Childhood Education OECE vision for instructional quality this role works collaboratively with OECE leadership Professional Learning teams the Early Childhood Education Program Support Specialist and community-based organization partners to strengthen instructional practice promote equitable and inclusive learning environments and support continuous improvement efforts.

    30+ days ago

    Chicago, IL

    p>Minimum & Preferred Requirements:

    • Associate of Arts in Child Development Preferred; minimum of 18 hours of early childhood education, Para-Professional Certification, or ECE Level 2.
    • Prior experience working with children; experience with children with disabilities and/or in a similar program setting preferred.
    • Works collaboratively with Mental Health Operation Directors, Mental Health Coordinator, parents, and classroom teachers to assess student needs, develop inclusive practices, facilitating collaboration among educators, and families to enhance children learning experience.

    17 days ago
    New

    Park Ridge, IL
    • $28.55–$42.85 / hour

    Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

  • Requires direct contact with patients, families, AAH team members in all departments, intern students, volunteers, representatives from community groups and agencies, professionals from other health care institutions, and professional organizations.

    • 6 days ago

    Oak Lawn, IL
    • $28.55–$42.85 / hour

    li>Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific and/or developmentally appropriate needs. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

    30+ days ago

    Chicago, IL

    This also includes accountability to track, follow-up and ensure that families are linked to required services such as referrals, screenings, assessments, and transitions to comply with service and contractual obligations; document services provided, maintain records and complete reports in accordance with all applicable agency, licensing and funding regulations. The primary responsibility includes the recruitment and enrollment of children in all program funding applicable for the site and providing comprehensive case management services to support the child and family needs in health, nutrition, dental, mental health, and disability services, and the full implementation of the Teacher curriculum to support and strengthen parent engagement.

    30+ days ago

    Chicago, IL
    • $26.25–$42.92 / hour

    p>Essential Job Functions:

    • Conducts evidence-based, individual and family centered art therapy sessions with acute, chronic, and terminal patients utilizing clinical psychology in combination with the process of artmaking to address their mental health and psychosocial needs.
    • Additional certifications preferred: ATCS (Art Therapy Clinical Supervisor), CT (Certified in Thanatology) EMDR training, SEP (Somatic Experience Professional), PMH-C (Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional), CCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist), etc.

    12 days ago

    Chicago, IL

    The principal duties of the Infant Lead Teacher include conducting focused observations of children, developing action plans, carrying out activities daily and evaluating the effectiveness of child development activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, maintaining regular communication with parents, and contributing to the effective operation of the overall early care and education center.

  • Experience supervising and leading classroom team in preparation and implementation of lesson plans for classroom activities covering all developmental areas: language, cognitive, physical, personal, social/emotional, and creative.

    • 12 days ago

    Urbana, IL
    • $30.39–$52.27 / hour

    p>• Brings patients to room • Assist patient with undressing and putting on gown • Obtains V/S • Provides instruction and assistance on CHG bath if applicable • POC testing on patients (glucose and urine pregnancy) • Provides direct patient care: • Initiates IV therapy as ordered • Administers medications as ordered • Patient Assessment • Ensures all necessary documentation is present prior to patient going to OR • Prepping of patients prior to going to OR • Works collaboratively with Child Life specialists as needed • Assist Anesthesia when performing nerve blocks, Epidurals or Intrathecal • Discontinue IV • Ambulates patients to bathroom prior to discharge • Performs bladder scans if patient is unable to void post op.

    Certifications: • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA) • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA) • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

    30+ days ago

    Urbana, IL
    • $30.39–$52.27 / hour

    p>Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: H.S. Rooms Patients: Brings patients to room Assist patient with undressing and putting on gown Obtains V/S Provides instruction and assistance on CHG bath if applicable POC testing on patients (glucose and urine pregnancy) Provides direct patient care: Initiates IV therapy as ordered Administers medications as ordered Patient Assessment Provides discharge instructions Ensures all necessary documentation is present prior to patient going to OR.

    30+ days ago

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