This is a part-time position (30 hours/week), Sunday, Monday, Tuesday with Inpatient trauma, ortho, med/surg. Relocation assistance available!
This position plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial developmental care with pediatric patients and their families, assists them in coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences, and maximizes the growth and development of infants, children and adolescent patients.
Education
Bachelor`s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field. (Required)
Masters degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field. (Preferred)
Experience
Completion of a minimum 480 hour professional Child Life Internship, under the direction of a Certified Child Life Specialist. (Required)
Experience working with children in a child care capacity, to include private employment, or in volunteer roles as determined by the hiring manager (Required)
Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment. (Preferred)
Certifications
Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. (Required)
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential from the Child Life Certifying Commission (CLCC). ***Must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained thereafter*** (Preferred)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential, from the National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). (Preferred)
