Top 44 Child development specialist Jobs in Ankeny Ia

Child Life Specialist-Blank Children's
UnityPoint Health —Des Moines, IA
- PRN
- Customer service
- HIPAA
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
7d
Day Habiliation Specialist
ChildServe —Johnston, IA
- Up to $18 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- English
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Ember Residential Overnight Specialist
YSS —Cambridge, IA
- $18 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Recovery Specialist, PM Shift Lead
YSS —Cambridge, IA
- $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
Child Care Center Cook
Everbrook Academy —Urbandale, IA
- $15.48 - $16.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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6d
Child Care Consultant
Orchard Place —Des Moines, IA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Databases
- On-the-job training
- Work from home
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Kinship Navigator Specialist
FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Fuel card
- Paid holidays
Family Engagement Specialist
Drake University —Des Moines, IA
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
HEALTH TECHNICIAN (TELEHEALTH CLINICAL)
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $41,066 - $59,510 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Surgery
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
9d
Family Liaison
UnityPoint Health —Des Moines, IA
- Part-time
- Surgery
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
7d
Child Care Center Cook
La Petite Academy —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Quick Apply
Metro Kids Assistant Enrichment Leader
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $16.24 - $18.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
Part Time Bus Associate-for the 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $19.77 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Criminal background check
- Children
Senior Compensation Specialist
Casey's —Ankeny, IA
- $75,800 - $99,500 a year
- 6 years
- Office
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)
Collins Aerospace —Des Moines, IA
- $86,800 - $165,200 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
2d
Assistant Store Manager
Goodwill of Central Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
14d
Staff Psychologist-Pain Management
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $82,193 - $152,294 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Principal Specialist, Production Planner (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace —West Des Moines, IA
- $86,800 - $165,200 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
2d
Store Manager
Goodwill of Central Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- $43,000 - $53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Support Specialist, MCAD Tools (Remote)
Collins Aerospace —Des Moines, IA
- $86,800 - $165,200 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program

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Child Life Specialist-Blank Children's

UnityPoint Health -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

PRN
7 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
401(k) matching
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Overview:

The Child Life Specialist provides individual assessments and age-appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients and their families. Interventions are designed to minimize stressors associated with the healthcare experience and foster individual patient and family strengths. The Child Life Specialist participates with the healthcare team and communicates observations and assessments to family and staff members, advocates for the patients and families utilizing the elements of family-centered care and serves as a resource on child development and psychosocial issues for parents and healthcare staff.

Why UnityPoint Health?:

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

Provides preparation and medical play opportunities with information for patients to help alleviate misconceptions and improve understanding of hospital procedures. Responsible for maintaining a comfortable, clean and safe play space. Directs play toward: a) normalization of the healthcare experience; b) building trusting and non-threatening relationships with patients and families; c) encourage normal growth and development; d) encourage a positive self-image; e) provide group and individual activities based on patient needs. Is a resource for parents and staff on child development and healthcare related issues. Participates with the interdisciplinary team by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care interventions. Participates in the informal and formal education of staff, students, volunteers, patients and families. Works with volunteers and students in providing supportive programming for children. Compiles and records statistical data regarding interventions with patients and volunteer attendance. Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of department or organization/hospital administrative staff. Utilizes a family-centered approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served. Shows responsible and accountable management of human, fiscal, and material resources. Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. Integrates and demonstrates CORE values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH-DM. Balances team and individual responsibilities; open and objective to other's views; gives them welcome feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests. Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department by regular, reliable attendance. Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Child Life or closely related field. Has completed a Child Life internship and able to sit for the exam to become certified.

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child development specialist jobs in ankeny ia

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