Child Life Specialist

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing therapeutic play opportunities and assisting children with coping skills before, during and after medical procedures. Utilizing developmentally appropriate play, preparation, education and creative expression activities, the Child Life Specialist provides support to children and families in order to lessen the stress of the hospital experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Child Development or related field
• Successful completion of Child Life Internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist who meets the basic requirements for supervision as recommended by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
• Required CRT-Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - CLCC Child Life Certification Commission
• 1 Year required

Responsibilities

• Providing therapeutic play opportunities
• Assisting children with coping skills before, during and after medical procedures
• Utilizing developmentally appropriate play, preparation, education and creative expression activities
• Providing support to children and families to lessen the stress of the hospital experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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