Child Life Specialist - Child Life

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, seeks a Child Life Specialist to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate psychosocial interventions for pediatric patients and families. You will work in the inpatient setting and may utilize a facility dog to support therapy.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field and a 600-hour internship; one year supervised Child Life experience; a Master's and certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies, Education, or Psychology required.
• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, plan, implement and evaluate psychosocial interventions that support educational, developmental, emotional and therapeutic needs of pediatric patients and their families.
• Utilize a facility dog to provide therapeutic Child Life interventions within the inpatient setting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies, Education, or Psychology

600-hour Child Life internship completed

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 4:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for assessing , developing, planning, implementing and evaluating psychosocial interventions that support the educational, developmental, emotional and therapeutic needs of pediatric patients and their families. Utilizes a facility dog to provide therapeutic Child Life interventions within the inpatient setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies, Education, or Psychology required or related degree.

• One (1) year supervised experience in an established Child Life Program.

• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree preferred.

• Child Life Certification preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

Position Child Life Specialist - Child Life

Location US:PA: Hershey | Child Life | Full Time