Child Life Specialist
About The Position
Our Child and Family Life Team provides developmentally based therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients and families which support coping skills, medical insights and socialization. By providing psychosocial care to 25+ pediatric units/departments, we serve hundreds of families every day. This specific role will support the Hem/Onc Infusion Center. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is dedicated to fighting for every child, boasting over 350 pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings, and innovations that attract patients globally. The hospital features both inpatient and ambulatory spaces, as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated for children. As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary health care team, the child and family life department emphasizes professionalism. This role serves a diverse patient population, ranging from General Medical to Psychiatric Pediatric/Adolescent patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in child life, child development, child psychology, early childhood education, recreational therapy or related degree
- Completion of a 600-hour Child Life Internship
- Certification as Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - CLCC through the Child Life Certification Commission, Required within 1 Year
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Nice To Haves
- Certification as Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - CLCC through the Child Life Certification Commission (preferred upon hire)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating individual and group child life services provided to patients through Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (HDVCH) in a manner which promotes age appropriate growth and development.
- Provides diversional and therapeutic play activities and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide an integrated approach.
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, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
