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Child Life Specialist - CCLS Eligible Required

Children's Nebraska

Missouri Valley, IA
22 hours 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 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

Benefits & Perks