Child Life Specialist

Job description

Child Life Specialist - ( 260000F8 ) Description Provides therapeutic services and play activities to promote the physical, emotional and developmental growth of patients and minimize potential tress and trauma for patients and families. Qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field. (Required) Master's Degree Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field. (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience: Completion of Child Life Internship (minimum 600 hours) and all internship prerequisites including, but not limited to volunteer hours and Child Life Practicum. (Required) Candidate must be certified or eligible for Child Life Certification. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development based on the theories of development, including but not limited to Piaget, Erikson, Bowlby, and Vygotsky Knowledge of age-appropriate play and ability to utilize play as a mechanism for patient-understanding of the hospital environment and experiences Ability to assess patient’s development and response to hospital environment and provide developmentally appropriate int...