Join Children's Nebraska as a Child Life Specialist, where you'll provide vital support to children and families during medical experiences, fostering growth and emotional well-being through therapeutic play and education.
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
Facilitate interaction between patients, siblings, and parents
Coordinate and participate in educational programs
Maintain a safe and orderly play area
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or related field
Successful completion of an internship meeting Association of Child Life Specialists standards
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