Child Life Specialist (CLS) - Level 2

Byrne Dairy; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a highly skilled Child Life Specialist-Level 2 to join their Pediatric Child Life Team at the Upstate Pediatric Cancer Center. This role involves providing developmental and psychosocial support, assessing children's needs, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care. Competitive benefits, including generous paid time off and comprehensive health plans, will be offered.

Benefits

Generous paid time off program

Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits

Retirement options with employer contributions

Qualifications

• At least 2 years paid Child Life work experience.
• Current Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental and psychosocial support for pediatric patients.
• Assess children's developmental and coping needs.
• Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field

Master's Degree in Child Life or related field

Job description

Child Life Specialist (CLS) - Level 2

• Syracuse

• Allied Health

• Full-time

• Opening on: May 21 2025

• Peds Child Life
• State of New York
• TH Recreational Therapy Associate, NSSL2
• 85104
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

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Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Child Life Specialist-Level 2 to be part of Upstate's Pediatric Child Life Team working within the Upstate Pediatric Cancer Center.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide developmental and psychosocial support for pediatric patients and families.

Assess children's developmental and coping needs.

Provide preparation, age appropriate diversion and motional support to minimize distress associated with hospitalization and/or medical encounters.

Collaborates as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field with a minimum of 2 years paid Child Life work experience.

Current Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required.

Excellent written/oral communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Child Life or related field preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday, Days

Message to Applicants:

In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive:

• Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Choice of several outstanding health, dental and vision benefits insurance benefits and Well-Being plans and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources