Child Life Specialist - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology ECU Hemophilia Treatment Center

Position Details Job Title: Child Life Specialist – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Position Number: 964593 Vacancy Open to: All Candidates Time-Limited: No Department Homepage: Advertising Department: PEDS-HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY Division: ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title: 14701 Medical Therapeutic Specialist Competency Level: 2 – Journey Working Title: Child Life Specialist – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Number of Vacancies: 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Recruitment Range: $44,513 – $94,487 Anticipated Hiring Range: $65,070 – $72,300 Salary Grade Equivalency: NC16 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Position Location (City): Greenville Job Category: Staff Job Open Date: 10/02/2026 Job Close Date – Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.: 10/13/2026 Open Until Filled: No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: Alternate option: If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Be a Pirate! East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Academic Affairs , led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university’s colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation. The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is composed of departments that function to increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state; improve the health and well-being of the region; and train physicians who will meet the healthcare needs of the state. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is aligned with ECU Health as a clinically integrated academic healthcare organization. This integration allows the two organizations to provide efficient, effective and high-quality care to eastern North Carolina residents. For more information, visit ECUHealth.org. The Department of Pediatrics advances child health through comprehensive pediatric and subspecialty care, innovative clinical and basic science research, and excellence in academic medicine, improving outcomes for children and families across eastern North Carolina. Primary Purpose of Position This position is responsible for providing comprehensive Child Life services to pediatric hematology and oncology patients and their families across the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology outpatient clinic and other applicable ECU Health care settings. Reporting to the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Social Work Practitioner, the position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, other interdisciplinary team members, ECU Health Child Life staff, students, volunteers, and community partners to support the developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families. Key Responsibilities Include: Conduct developmental and psychosocial assessments, provide procedural preparation and coping support, and document interventions and patient progress (40%) Provide therapeutic and medical play, developmental activities, and age-appropriate interventions (15%) Support and educate patients and families, advocate for needs, and connect families with resources (10%) Coordinate, supervise, educate, and evaluate students, interns, volunteers, and other learners (25%) Support program development, interdisciplinary collaboration, community activities, and quality improvement (10%) Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the therapeutic specialty area to which assigned. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure in speech pathology, audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other fields. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License or Certification required by statute or regulation None Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Experience in Childlife License or Certification required by the Department Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification or be eligible for CCLS certification at the time of hire. Certification must be obtained within nine (9) months of the initial date of hire. Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. 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