SR CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST
Cooper University Health Care | |||||||||||||||||||||
United States, New Jersey, Camden | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 Cooper Plaza (Show on map) | |||||||||||||||||||||
April 25, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
SR CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST
Camden, NJ Job ID 15760 Job Type Full Time Shift Day Specialty Other Professional About us
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description The Sr. Child Life Specialist will assess the psychosocial needs of patients and their families to offer and implement supportive, therapeutic interventions such as preparation for health care encounters, procedural support and coping strategies, and opportunities for various types of play. The Sr. Child Life Specialist will be an advocate for pediatric patients and visitors and serve as a resource for other hospital staff in areas of child development, family-centered care, trauma-informed care, age appropriate and developmentally appropriate interactions, and bereavement support. The Sr. Child Life Specialist will be a resource for other staff within the department, using professional expertise to offer support and guidance. The ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and coworkers. Responsibilities
Experience Required Minimum of 5 years of experience required Education Requirements Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Child Life or other related field. 10+ years of experience as a Child Life Specialist acceptable in lieu of Master's Degree License/Certification Requirements Certified Child Life Specialist - required American Heart Association BLS certification - preferred Special Requirements full time, 36 hours a week |