Child Life Specialist Full Time Days

About the role

The Child Life Specialist is responsible for implementing a psychosocially and developmentally supportive program for hospitalized children and families. They focus on the emotional and developmental needs of children using therapeutic and developmental play experiences which help children and families maintain normal life patterns; prevent significant developmental disruption; and mitigate psychological distress throughout their health care experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement psychosocial and developmental programs for hospitalized children and families.
• Provide appropriate guidance for volunteers, students, and visiting groups.
• Act as an advocate for children and their families with the hospital.
• Enhance the hospital environment for pediatric patients using knowledge of child development.

Requirements

• BS in Child Development, Psychology or Social Work.
• At least 2 years previous Child Life Experience.
• Certified Child Life Specialist.
• BLS/CPR (American Heart Association).
• PALS (American Heart Association).
• ACLS (American Heart Association).

Qualifications

• BS in Child Development, Psychology or Social Work.
• At least 2 years previous Child Life Experience.
• Certified Child Life Specialist.
• BLS/CPR (American Heart Association).
• PALS (American Heart Association).
• ACLS (American Heart Association).

Skills

• Knowledge of child development.
• Ability to implement psychosocial and developmental programs.
• Experience working with volunteers, students, and visiting groups.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Benefits

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Pay

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Schedule

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