Child Life Specialist - Full Time
Dayton Children's Hospital, Dayton, OH, United States
Facility
Dayton Children's - Main Campus
Department
Child Life Services
Schedule
Full time
Hours
40
Job Details
Under the direct supervision of the Child Life Manager, the Child Life Specialist will be responsible for assessing individual patients and facilitating techniques to enhance coping, providing appropriate play opportunities, establishing supportive relationships with patients and their families, and collaborating with other members of the health care team. They will also maintain appropriate records and keep their level of professional knowledge at an acceptable level. The Child Life Specialist supervises volunteers and students assigned to their department. Must receive CCLS Certified Child Life Specialist within 1 year of employment. Main and South Campus, hours vary, some holidays and weekends.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or closely related field.
Completion of Child Life Internship prior to hire. Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) - Child Life Certification Exam ready prior to hire.
Certifications
Must receive Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification within 1 year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 yrs pediatric healthcare experience
Ambulatory/Inpatient with varied hours
Eligible for Sign on Bonus
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Dayton Children's - Main Campus
Department
Child Life Services
Schedule
Full time
Hours
40
Job Details
Under the direct supervision of the Child Life Manager, the Child Life Specialist will be responsible for assessing individual patients and facilitating techniques to enhance coping, providing appropriate play opportunities, establishing supportive relationships with patients and their families, and collaborating with other members of the health care team. They will also maintain appropriate records and keep their level of professional knowledge at an acceptable level. The Child Life Specialist supervises volunteers and students assigned to their department. Must receive CCLS Certified Child Life Specialist within 1 year of employment. Main and South Campus, hours vary, some holidays and weekends.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or closely related field.
Completion of Child Life Internship prior to hire. Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) - Child Life Certification Exam ready prior to hire.
Certifications
Must receive Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification within 1 year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 yrs pediatric healthcare experience
Ambulatory/Inpatient with varied hours
Eligible for Sign on Bonus
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