Specialist, Medical Training

Overview The Child Life Specialist works to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and families by providing education, preparation, procedural support, and therapeutic play to reduce stress and enable pediatric patients to cope more effectively with their medical experiences. The Child Life Specialist will act as a resource for nursing staff by aiding in their understanding of the psychosocial effects of hospitalization of children and adolescents according to both their chronological age as well as their developmental level. The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for assisting families through the initial stages of the grieving process. Candidates must have the completed 10 required courses as outlined by Association of Child Life Professionals along with a completed 600-hour Child Life Specialist internship completed & listed on the submitted resume/application to be considered. To review the list of courses please visit: 2019-eligibility-details.pdf *****This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus! The shift/schedule for this position: 40 hours week. Times alternate between 7:00am-5:30pm (4 weeks of 6 weeks) and 10:00am-8:30pm (2 weeks of 6 weeks), every 6-week rotation on evenings, Monday thru Friday. Department rotation for weekend and holidays. Qualifications Education Level Field of Study Bachelors Degree Child Development Or Bachelors Degree Related Field Education Note: including the 10 required courses as outlined by Association of Child Life Professionals. Licensure/Certification Requirements Licenses/Certifications Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) And Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Ability to relate well to people of diverse backgrounds, and thorough understanding of the effects of health inequities on patients and families. Excellent communication ski