Child Life Program Specialist

Child Life Program Specialist

Hourly Pay Range: $23.24 - $34.86 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: N/A
• Position: Child Life Program Specialist
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time (40 hours)
• Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30 am- 3:30 pm or 10:00 am -6:00 pm
• Required Travel: Yes- HPH Highland Park Hospital, NCH 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heights, IL
• Holidays: Yes

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Supports the psychosocial development of children during hospitalization, surgeries, and/or out-patient visits. 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. Coordinates design and maintenance of physical, therapeutic, developmental and educational environment of Child Life Services.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field required
• Must meet the requirements to take the Child Life certification exam
• Child Life Certification
• Current CPR-BLS Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital setting or medical facility

What you will need: Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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. 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. For more information, visit

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.