Child Life Specialist

The Brooklyn Hospital Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Child Life Specialist who will provide recreational programs to promote emotional health in pediatric patients. The role involves implementing interventions to support children’s development. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Child Life, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years utilizing Creative Arts Therapy/Child Life services with children/adolescents in a medical setting.
• Prior experience with pediatric population required.
• Child Life Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of recreational programs and activities to pediatric patients and families.
• Implement psychosocial interventions to foster emotional and cognitive growth of children and adolescents.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interviewing skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or closely related fields

Master’s Degree – HIGHLY PREFERRED

Job description

Description

The Child Life Specialist provides a variety of recreational programs and activities to pediatric patients and families to promote emotional health and optimal. Implements psychosocial interventions that fosters emotional, developmental, and cognitive growth of children and adolescents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or closely related fields.
• Master’s Degree – HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Minimum two (2) years utilizing Creative Arts Therapy/Child Life serves with children/adolescent in a medical setting.
• Prior experience with pediatric population
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Child Life Certification by Child Life Certifying Committee, including successful completion of fulltime-internship in a pediatric healthcare setting under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in computer that may include but not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite Platforms
• Interviewing skills.
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills