Child Life Specialist

Description

Child Life Specialist

Eligible rehires and external hires may receive a $5,000 sign‑on bonus if they meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they're invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children’s Hospital (Methodist Children’s Hospital) and thrive in a culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters because we empower the best people to inspire and retain.

As a member of the health care team, the Child Life Specialist supports children, teens, and family members by providing developmentally appropriate play/recreation, education and preparation for medical procedures, and emotional support.

• Multiple openings for Child Life Specialist
• On‑site position, reporting daily as scheduled
• Flexible to work a rotating schedule, including weekends & holidays
• Full Time (Exempt overtime status), Day shift

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, or a closely related field
• Child‑life specific clinical training (practicum and/or internship) in a pediatric medical setting
• 600+ clinical hours supervised by a certified child life specialist
• Trained in child development principles and the impact of illness and hospitalization on children and families; application of therapeutic play, developmental education, and expressive modalities to address psychosocial needs
• Upon hire:
  National Certified Child Life Specialist – Association of Child Life Professionals

• 1 or more years of experience working with young children and adolescents in a healthcare setting

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.

At Providence, our strength lies in “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working with our family of organizations means that, regardless of your role, we support your career and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every voice is heard and respected.

Providence serves in over 50 hospitals, 1,000+ clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. We advance best practices and continue a 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Providence is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran and military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.