A Front Row Seat to Innovation
Children's Hospital Colorado is a free standing children's hospital that is rated among the Top 10 children's hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Our Child Life Department serves all areas of the hospital and hosts a robust number of programs including adaptive care, medical dogs, research and extended reality. In addition, Child Life provides unique play and therapeutic experiences in our Seacrest Studio, T(w)een Zone & Makerspace, Activity Rooms and Chill Zone. The Child Life Team has grown exponentially over the years and is consistently paving the way for pediatric hospitals through innovative and creative care! Child Life at Children's Hospital Colorado is part of the Integrative Creative Care team which includes Creative Arts Therapy, Gaming and Technology, Spiritual Care, and School Specialists.
Do you want more information on the Child Life Specialist career path?
What is a Child Life Specialist? Click here to learn more: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/child-life/
How do I apply for a Child Life Internship? Click here to learn more: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/child-life/internships/
Annual Salary Range: $$22.31 to $36.75 (Based on hours worked per week and years of experience) / Hourly Salary
Eligible Incentives: Relocation
Hours per week: Part time and Full time opportunities available. Please list your preferences in the questions below.
Shift: There are a variety of shifts available for this role. Please identify your preferences in the questions within the application.
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Total Rewards and Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), robust wellness program, education benefit to help you advance your career.
Total Rewards package: Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Loan Repayment: Children's Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Here, it's different
At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That is why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an ending we can only write together. Come write your story with us!
Kids are Incredibly Different
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Children's Hospital Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note: If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist you with the recruitment process, reach out to ADA@childrenscolorado.org.
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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We have been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.