Child Life Specialist (CLS) - Level 2
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, United States
Job Summary:
SUNY Upstate
is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Child Life Specialist-Level 2
to be part of
Upstate's Pediatric Child Life Team
working within the
Upstate Pediatric Cancer Center.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide developmental and psychosocial support for pediatric patients and families.
Assess children's developmental and coping needs.
Provide preparation, age appropriate diversion andmotional support to minimize distress associated with hospitalization and/or medical encounters.
Collaborates as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field with a minimum of 2 years paid Child Life work experience.
Current Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required.
Excellent written/oral communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Child Life or related field preferred.
Work Days: Monday - Friday, Days
Message to Applicants: In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive:
Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.
Choice of several outstanding health,dental and vision benefits insurance benefits and Well-Being plans and an Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.
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is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Child Life Specialist-Level 2
to be part of
Upstate's Pediatric Child Life Team
working within the
Upstate Pediatric Cancer Center.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide developmental and psychosocial support for pediatric patients and families.
Assess children's developmental and coping needs.
Provide preparation, age appropriate diversion andmotional support to minimize distress associated with hospitalization and/or medical encounters.
Collaborates as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field with a minimum of 2 years paid Child Life work experience.
Current Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required.
Excellent written/oral communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Child Life or related field preferred.
Work Days: Monday - Friday, Days
Message to Applicants: In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive:
Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.
Choice of several outstanding health,dental and vision benefits insurance benefits and Well-Being plans and an Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.
RecruitmentOffice: Human Resources
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