Child Life Specialist - Part Time

St. Joseph's Health • Paterson, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for reducing the stress and anxiety created by illness and hospitalization for pediatric patients and families. Assists pediatric patients and families with coping during the hospital stay and/or illness through therapeutic play activities, education and psycho social support. Works collaboratively with the medical, nursing and interdisciplinary team by playing a vital role in normalizing the hospital environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology or closely related field.
• One to two years prior experience in Child Life required.
• Certified Child Life Specialist certification through the Association for Child Life Professionals and continuous maintenance of certification required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required or achieved within 6 months of hire.
• Analytical ability to resolve complex problems requiring the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in-depth, experienced-based knowledge.
• Ability to educate patients and their families or perform other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reducing the stress and anxiety created by illness and hospitalization for pediatric patients and families.
• Assisting pediatric patients and families with coping during the hospital stay and/or illness through therapeutic play activities, education and psycho social support.
• Working collaboratively with the medical, nursing and interdisciplinary team by playing a vital role in normalizing the hospital environment.

What This Job Offers

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