Full time or Part-Time Child Life Specialist: Main Mercy Campus - Mercy Health : Job Details

🌟 Bring Comfort, Joy, and Healing to Little Hearts 🌟

📍 Main Mercy Campus

🕒 Part time or full time options!

🎓 Requires Child Life Education or Degree

💖 We're a Little Different – And Proud of It

At Mercy, our mission is more than words – it's a calling. We bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. If you're looking for a career that blends your professional skills with your heart for children and families, you've found your match.

👶 Your Impact

As a Child Life Specialist, you'll be a beacon of comfort and support for children navigating medical experiences. You'll:

• • Prepare and educate children for procedures through therapeutic play and emotional support
  • Plan and lead activities that normalize the hospital environment
  • Advocate for families and promote patient-centered care
  • Coordinate special events and collaborate with volunteers
  • Supervise students and volunteers, sharing your expertise and passion

🎓 What You Bring

• • Bachelor's degree in a Child Life-related field
  • Completion of a Child Life internship
  • Eligibility for certification through the Association of Child Life Professionals
  • BLS certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
  • Strong foundation in child development and medical terminology

Preferred:

✔️ 2+ years of experience in child education or healthcare

✔️ Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

🎁 Why Mercy?

We offer more than a job – we offer a community. Eligible co-workers (32+ hours/pay period) enjoy:

• • Day-one health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous PTO and tuition reimbursement
  • Employer-matched retirement funds
  • A supportive team that lifts you up on the tough days and celebrates the wins

🌈 Be the Light in a Child's Hospital Journey

If compassion, creativity, and advocacy are your strengths, we want you on our team. Join Mercy and help us bring healing to life – one child, one family, one moment at a time.

👉 Apply Today and discover why Mercy is one of Modern Healthcare's Top 100 Places to Work.

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