Child Life Specialist Job ID 29978 Type Regular Part-Time Location US-WA-Seattle Category Allied Health Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

 

Child Life Specialists provide developmentally appropriate clinical care and advocacy for patients and families by applying knowledge and skill that promotes healing, prevents significant developmental disruption, and reduces psychological stress.

 

Provide support to pediatric and adult Fred Hutch patients and the dependent and/or minor children (focusing on children 18 years or younger) in their lives (e.g., biological, adoptive, live with them, etc.) Work is at all Fred Hutch sites of practice; this position is focused upon Proton Therapy/Radiation Oncology on the NW campus but may expand to the community sites.Provide education (orientations, in-services, trainings) to staff, providers, volunteers, non-employees, and students

This position will be part-time/0.5FTE from 7am - 3:30pm, Wednesday through Friday with some variability.

Responsibilities Promote normal growth and development and optimal adjustment of pediatric patients, dependent child(ren) of adult patients, and families to hospitalization, treatment, illness, and disabilityProvide appropriate interventions based on assessment of child(ren)'s developmental and psychosocial needsProvide guidance regarding communication with and parenting of children of adult patientsDevelop, implement and evaluate treatment plans for high priority childrenProvide education and emotional support to patients and familiesFacilitate support and intervention for children, patient, and family members as neededCollaborate with other department staff and programs to make referrals for patients/children and assist with integration of patients and families into other multidisciplinary services.Participate as a member of unit multidisciplinary team and act as a resource for staff, sharing resources and information pertaining to child life, child development and adjustment to a loved one's illness and hospitalization:Collaborate with health care team in developing care plansAct as a resource regarding developmental information and adjustment to illness and hospitalization; safe, age-appropriate play and materials; environment; and community resourcesProvide formal (in-services) and informal (one-to-one) education for staffAttend multidisciplinary meetings and care conferencesParticipate in division-wide and departmental meetingDocument one's work in the electronic health record as appropriateParticipate in other duties as assigned Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or related fieldMust have and maintain Certified Child Life Specialist certification1-2 years of experienceExcellent communication/interpersonal skillsAble to deal courteously and sensitively with patients and familiesAbility to work and communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, staff, volunteers, and non-employees who are diverse, e.g., in terms of race, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality, socio-economic, neurodiversity, and other waysDemonstrates professional values and behaviors, demonstrates good boundaries, demonstrates good leadership skills, remains non-judgmental, and respects the dignity and worth of every individualMust have excellent child life specialist skills, work well independently and with others, function well in complex and constantly changing contexts, be committed to continuous improvement, have good analytical skills, be able to prioritize work responsibilities effectively and appropriately, and work well with electronic charting and Microsoft Office

Preferred:

Education or experience working with infants, toddlers, school-age children and adolescents in a therapeutic settingSubstantial experience in oncologySubstantial experience in working with adult patients with dependent, minor children

The hourly pay range for this position is from $31.21 to $46.80 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

This position will be part-time/0.5FTE from 7am - 3:30pm, Wednesday through Friday with some variability.

 

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). 

Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700. Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.