Child Life Specialist - Multiple Opportunities + Bonus

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, and make a lasting impact as a Child Life Specialist. Be part of an engaged, compassionate team dedicated to supporting children and families while fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and professional growth. Opportunities are available in Adaptive Care, Facility Dog Handler – Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, and Inpatient/Specialty Pediatric Clinic.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or related field required
Successful completion of an internship which meets the standards set by the Association of Child Life Specialists required upon hire
Clinical internship with a minimum of 600 hours under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist
Requires experience with healthy children and hospitalized children generally acquired through field experience and a Child Life internship which meets the standards set by the Association of Child Life Professionals
Possesses interpersonal skills which enable the individual to establish professional rapport with patients and families and possess assertive skills necessary to advocate effectively for patients and families.
CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist within two years of hire date required
BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within 180 Days Required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital setting as a Child Life Specialist preferred
Facility Dog Handler requires a minimum of one year of experience and experience with care of animals is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide a therapeutic, educational and recreational program for patients.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities which promote normal growth and development, and support the psychosocial needs of the patient and their families throughout the course of their testing/treatment or hospitalization.
Provide a comprehensive animal assisted therapy facility dog program that supports the emotional, developmental, and social needs of children in a health care setting.
Provide opportunities for children to gain a sense of mastery, offering play and learning experiences, and encouraging family and peer interaction through animal assisted therapy.