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Child Life Specialist - CCLS Eligible Required

Children's Nebraska

AVOCA, NE
2 days ago
$50k - $70k

Job Description

Join Children's Nebraska as a Child Life Specialist, where you will provide essential support to pediatric patients and their families, promoting emotional well-being and development during medical experiences. Be part of a dedicated team that values your professional growth and commitment to children's health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic, educational, and recreational programs for patients
  • Assess coping skills and adjustment to hospitalization, surgery, and chronic illness
  • Facilitate interaction with patients, siblings, and parents
  • Advocate for patient needs to medical team members
  • Coordinate educational programs and outreach initiatives
  • Maintain play area in a safe and child-friendly condition

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or related field
  • Successful completion of an internship meeting the standards of the Association of Child Life Specialists
  • CCLS certification within two years of hire
  • BCLS certification within 180 days

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks