Welcome page Returning External Candidate? Log back in! Child Life Specialist PRN Location US-NJ-Camden Job ID 12585 Category Professionals Shift 1 Type Per Diem Department Name Child Life Program 1 Cooper Plaza About Us

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Short Description

The Child Life Specialist will assess the psychosocial needs of patients and their families to offer and implement supportive, therapeutic interventions such as preparation for health care encounters, procedural support and coping strategies, and opportunities for various types of play.
The Child Life Specialist will be an advocate for pediatric patients and visitors and serve as a resource for other hospital staff in areas of child development, family-centered care, trauma-informed care, age appropriate and developmentally appropriate interactions, and bereavement support.

Experience Required

0-2 years of experience required, 3-5 years of experience preferred 

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in child life or other closely related field

License/Certification Requirements

Certified Child Life Specialist certification required or must obtain certification within 12 months of hire

 

Skills/Qualifications

Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Must have completed 600+ hour Child Life Internship
CPR-BLS preferred

Special Requirements

PRN days

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