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Child Life Specialist - CCLS Eligible Required

Children's Nebraska

Murray, NE
3 days ago
$50k - $70k

Job Description

Join Children's Nebraska as a Child Life Specialist, where you'll provide vital support to children and families during medical experiences, fostering emotional well-being and development. Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in pediatric healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic, educational, and recreational programs for patients
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
  • Assess coping skills and adjustment to hospitalization
  • Advocate for patient and family needs
  • Document clinical notes accurately and timely
  • Facilitate interaction with patients, siblings, and parents
  • Coordinate child life services with families and professionals
  • Participate in educational programs about Child Life Services

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or related field
  • Successful completion of a Child Life internship meeting Association of Child Life Specialists standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a hospital setting as a Child Life Specialist

Benefits & Perks

Health insuranceProfessional development opportunitiesDiversity and inclusion initiatives