Child Life Specialist

Saint Peter's Healthcare System • New Brunswick, NJ

113d • $25 - $41

About The Position

The Child Life Specialist will provide therapeutic play activities involving patients and their families under the supervision of the Child Life Coordinator. This role involves assisting and collaborating with the Child Life Coordinator and nursing staff in the formulation of individual activity plans, including short term and long term goals/objectives as assessed by the RN. The specialist is expected to demonstrate initiative in self-development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Psychology, Special Education, or closely related field required.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development, family dynamics, play therapy, and basic pediatric medicine required.
• Successful completion of Child Life Internship is required.
• Coursework in child development, knowledge of medical terminology, and special needs of hospitalized children also required.
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
• Candidate for Child Life Certification.
• Completed 600 hours of Child Life Internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic play activities involving patients and their families under supervision.
• Assist and collaborate with Child Life Coordinator and nursing staff in formulating individual activity plans.
• Demonstrate initiative in self-development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Savings accounts
• Voluntary benefits
• Wellness programs and discounts
• Paid life insurance
• Generous 401(k) match
• Adoption assistance
• Back-up daycare
• Free onsite parking
• Recognition rewards
• Tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree