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Medical Social Associate (Child Life Specialist) - Pediatrics/Pediatrics ICU

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 26, 2025
Medical Social Associate (Child Life Specialist) - Pediatrics/Pediatrics ICU Medical Social Associate (Child Life Specialist) - Pediatrics/Pediatrics ICU Hiring Department: Hosp Pediatrics Nurs Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1034423 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Flex Days Shift: Flex Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: July 9, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $58,677.00 - 79,040.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. UI Health is seeking an experienced Medical Social Associate (Child Support Specialist) to join our Pediatric team. This role will report to the Patient Care Director and Administrative Nurse III and take direction from leadership under the department. The Child Support Specialist is responsible for collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to create and Child Support interventions including but are not limited to procedural preparation, support and distraction, support programs and education for siblings and family members, teaching coping techniques and developing coping plans, utilizing knowledge of child development to create appropriate interventions, and providing family-centered care. Duties & Responsibilities: Provides standards or specialized Child Life Education, technical training, or counseling to individuals participating in the approved Child Life Program, using a variety of resources and techniques. Develops reviews and disseminates information, including policy and procedures that affects patient support activities of the Child Life Program to other professional staff of the hospital and/or visiting organizations, volunteers, institutions or community outreach. Develops teaching and/or training materials related to the short and long-term planned curriculum for the Child Life Program. Cooperates and functions as part of the health care team working with the team to coordinate information to share observation of patients' and families' emotional health, and to promote the parent-child interactions. Interviews and assists individuals / volunteers / interns enrolled in the Child Life Program. Responsible for the personnel relations and supervision of individuals affiliated with the Child Life Program as delegated. Provides specialized knowledge of Child Life to other teaching or administrative staff members as consulting and multi-disciplinary health care team members. Assists with the development of internal surveys and studies to determine factors affecting the utilization and scope of present and future services within the Child Life Program and Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. Participates actively in professional organizations and in the planning and development of long range goals in the Child Life Program. Coordinates and supervises patient tours and special projects in Pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. Provides orientation of the child and family to health care experiences and personnel. Establishes comfortable relationships with families to ease their adjustments to the hospital while supporting family bonds and utilizing family strengths in the care of the child. Also, encourages the effective use of available programs and resources in the hospital. Participates in the evaluation and practical training of the above nursing and volunteering staff; Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities on the Pediatrics / Pediatrics Intensive Care Units. Perform other duties as assigned Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. A. Bachelor's degree with a major in the social or behavioral science or related health specialty from an accredited college or university. OR B. Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related health specialty area from an accredited college or university. 2. One (1) year (12 months) of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of social services/ agencies or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of social work practices 3. Child Life Specialist certification is required Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with children services preferred Previous experience in an academic medical center setting preferred To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15325?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5cd4203c2222ca4390b974a8ad442570