Child Life Specialist

Job Summary

This is a part time position

Responsibilities

• Focus on the emotional and developmental needs of children using therapeutic and developmental play experiences
• Prevents significant developmental disruption and mitigates psychological distress through the child’s health care experience
• Acts as an advocate for children and their families and uses knowledge of child development to enhance the environment for pediatric patients
• Origins, develops, or implements new methods to accomplish objectives by meeting the needs of the customers
• Works with team members to improve customer satisfaction and maximize results within the department
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to work process change, makes decisions and takes appropriate actions to solve problems

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology or Social Work
• Experience Required: 2 years as Child Life Specialist
• Certifications Required: Child Life Specialist (CCLS)