Certified Child Life Specialist - Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital - Child Life Therapy
- Location
- Toledo
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
Location: Ebeid Children's Hospital Department: Child Life Therapy Weekly Hours: 20 Status: Part time Shift: Days (United States of America) Sign On Bonus: Job Requisition Qualifies for Sign on Bonus Bonus Amount: $5,000 Job Summary: When children are in the hospital, the Child Life Specialist helps with their growth and development in the hospital environment.
You will provide therapeutic activities for pediatric patients who cannot leave their rooms to help them cope. You will also help the parents by providing psychosocial support and encouraging their involvement in their child’s care and development.
The Child Life Specialist will help with group activities like holiday celebrations, birthday parties and special events for patients and their families.
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field of study (Child Life, Family Studies, Counseling, Child Development, Education),
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field of study (Child Life, Family Studies, Counseling, Child Development, Education),
- Skills: Understanding of growth & development . Ability to input and retrieve information from electronic charting system . Requires effective interpersonal skills: ability to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries.
- Years of Experience: Entry level; Death & Dying, Palliative Care workshops
- Certification: Child Life Specialist Certification
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Master’s degree in Child Life, Counseling, Education, Psychology.
- Skills: Work experience with children in healthcare environments. Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills; outgoing and warm personality traits. Ability to interact with seriously ill children of all developmental levels, their siblings, parents, and extended family members.
- Years of Experience: 3 years
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
- Must be an external candidate
- 1 year commitment
ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus .
Benefits:
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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Posted 28 Sept 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job