Child Life Coordinator
Summary
Coordinate therapeutic play and support services for hospitalized children at a healthcare facility, ensuring emotional well-being through certified child life practices and CPR certification.
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, 8-hour days Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.
Additional components of compensation may include:
Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice
- Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education or Therapeutic Recreation. Required
- Experience working with hospitalized children. Preferred
- Current Child Life certification through the Association of Child Life Professionals. Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Upon Hire Required