Child Life Specialist | Child Life | Days | Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide services in response to the identified psychosocial and developmental needs of hospitalized children and their families
• Improve or enhance psychosocial functioning of pediatric patients and families by providing opportunities for improving coping skills through therapeutic interventions

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in human service area, Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Psychology, Recreational Therapy, or related fields from an accredited institution, required Master's degree preferred Extensive knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development Two years of experience working with children in a healthcare setting is preferred Preference will be given to applicants with previous hospital experience or training, CCLS/CTRS certification
• Licensure/Certification/Registration Certified or certificate eligible as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) OR Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS). If certificate eligible, will attain certification within one year in order to retain position. Clinical internship in progress or internship eligible per ACLP/NCTRC guidelines will be considered.