Join Children's Nebraska as a Child Life Specialist, where you'll provide essential support and programs for pediatric patients, fostering their emotional and developmental well-being during medical experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic, educational, and recreational programs for patients
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
Support patients undergoing medical procedures and assess coping skills
Advocate for patient and family needs
Document clinical notes accurately and timely
Facilitate interaction with patients and families
Coordinate child life services with families and professionals
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or related field
Successful completion of a clinical internship meeting Association of Child Life Specialists standards
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in a hospital setting as a Child Life Specialist
Experience with healthy and hospitalized children
Benefits & Perks
Health insuranceProfessional development opportunitiesDiversity and inclusion initiatives