Child Life Specialist - Full Time - North

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the development; psychosocial and intellectual needs of pediatric patients and their families. Implements a therapeutic medical preparation program; and supervises; organizes and directs age appropriate therapeutic play experiences in order to help alleviate anxiety and provide a sense of normalcy. Orients; trains and supervises students and volunteers assigned to unit.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
• Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Work Experience
• 1 year previous experience

Required Licenses/Certifications
• CPR-BCLS
• Child Life Professional Certification - required prior to hire

Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities
• Child Life; Early Childhood Education; Child Development; Psychology or related fields.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Maintains professional appearance at all times.

Designated Driver
• No

OSHA Category
• 1 - High Risk