Child Life Specialist-Evening
Byrne Dairy, Syracuse, NY, United States
Child Life Specialist-Evening
Syracuse
Allied Health
Full‑time
Opening on: Aug 28 2025
Peds Child Life
State of New York
TH Recreational Therapy Associate, NSSL2
86394
UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Job Summary:
SUNY Upstate
is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Child Life Specialist
to be part of
Upstate's Pediatric Child Life Team
working to support the
Pediatric
patients and families in the
Evening
hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide developmental and psychosocial support for pediatric patients and families.
Assess children's developmental and coping needs.
Provide preparation, age appropriate diversion and motivational support to minimize distress associated with hospitalization and/or medical encounters.
Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology or related field.
Must have completed a Child Life Internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Current Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree preferred.
Work Days:
Evenings-Monday - Friday, with one weekend a month
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.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
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Syracuse
Allied Health
Full‑time
Opening on: Aug 28 2025
Peds Child Life
State of New York
TH Recreational Therapy Associate, NSSL2
86394
UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Job Summary:
SUNY Upstate
is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Child Life Specialist
to be part of
Upstate's Pediatric Child Life Team
working to support the
Pediatric
patients and families in the
Evening
hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide developmental and psychosocial support for pediatric patients and families.
Assess children's developmental and coping needs.
Provide preparation, age appropriate diversion and motivational support to minimize distress associated with hospitalization and/or medical encounters.
Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology or related field.
Must have completed a Child Life Internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Current Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree preferred.
Work Days:
Evenings-Monday - Friday, with one weekend a month
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.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
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