Certified Child Life Specialist- Medical Day Care

Voorhees Pediatric Facility • Voorhees Township, NJ

52d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Coordinator/CCLS provides services to children enrolled in the Medical Day Care as an integral member of the Medical Day Care Interdisciplinary Team. The Activities Coordinator/CCLS is responsible for the assessment of developmental activities related to gross motor, fine motor, cognitive and social skills. The Activities Coordinator/CCLS makes recommendations for developmentally appropriate activities and measurable goals in each developmental domain. The Activities Coordinator/CCLS participates in regularly scheduled Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Therapeutic Recreation or other closely related field.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS).
• Experience working with children with disabilities or chronic illness.
• Ability to supervise groups of infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities in a safe manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function as a team member.
• Current CPR certification (BLS required)

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience in medical settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive, developmentally appropriate evaluations and ongoing assessments of children, documenting progress and modifying goals and interventions as needed.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment, therapeutic, developmental, and adaptive activities that support each child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and developmental needs.
• Provides family-centered care by maintaining effective communication with children, families, and the interdisciplinary team; provides education, resources, and support appropriate to the child’s developmental level.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and inclusive environment by recognizing age-specific safety needs, utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment, and following established health, safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.
• Completes required documentation and participates in interdisciplinary conferences, quality improvement activities, staff development, and other program responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level