Certified Child Life Specialist - Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital - Child Life Therapy
About The Position
When children are in the hospital, the Child Life Specialist helps with their growth and development in the hospital environment. You will provide therapeutic activities for pediatric patients who cannot leave their rooms to help them cope. You will also help the parents by providing psychosocial support and encouraging their involvement in their child’s care and development. The Child Life Specialist will help with group activities like holiday celebrations, birthday parties and special events for patients and their families. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field of study (Child Life, Family Studies, Counseling, Child Development, Education), such as allowing for credentialing as a Certified Child Life Specialist
- Certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals.
- Understanding of growth & development
- Ability to input and retrieve information from electronic charting system
- Requires effective interpersonal skills: ability to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries.
- Entry level
- Death & Dying, Palliative Care workshops
- Child Life Specialist Certification
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Child Life, Counseling, Education, Psychology.
- Work experience with children in healthcare environments.
- Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills; outgoing and warm personality traits.
- Ability to interact with seriously ill children of all developmental levels, their siblings, parents, and extended family members.
- 3 years
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic activities for pediatric patients who cannot leave their rooms to help them cope.
- Provide psychosocial support to parents and encouraging their involvement in their child’s care and development.
- Help with group activities like holiday celebrations, birthday parties and special events for patients and their families.
Benefits
- We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being.
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
