Child Life Specialist

Job Overview

Promotes optimal development and prevent psychological trauma in hospitalized children and adolescents by providing child life programming for specified populations within the Children's Hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in child life, psychology, child development, education or related field.
• Child Life Internship required.
• Child Life Certification required within one year of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Child Life Certification preferred upon hiring.

Essential Functions

• To promote optimal development and prevent psychological trauma in hospitalized children and adolescents by providing child life programming for specified populations within the Children's Hospital,
• Develops and executes individual treatment plans based on a complete psychosocial assessment of the child's development, temperament, coping style, medical plan and available social support,
• Provides opportunities for and facilitates a variety of play and activity forms which promote self-healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery,
• Utilizes therapeutic play techniques as a diagnostic and treatment tool,
• Interprets the child's perception of his/her diagnosis and treatment as revealed through play and other means of communication both verbal and non-verbal,
• Uses developmentally appropriate methods in preparing children and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures,
• Utilizes stress reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping,
• Provides emotional support to patients and family members during identified stress points

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retail Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

About the Role

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Pay

$64,542.90 - $80,678.63 per year

Schedule

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