Child Life Specialist: Empower Families Through Healing

Memorial Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Memorial Health University Medical Center is seeking a Child Life Specialist to educate and support children and families through medical experiences. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate interventions, advocacy for family involvement, and collaboration with the health care team to promote comfort and coping during procedures and treatment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, BCLS certification within 30 days, and CCLS certification within one year.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• CCLS certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• Bachelor's Degree required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Educate, prepare and support children through tests, procedures and recovery.
• Advocate for the needs of children and families within a family-centered care approach.
• Coordinate with the health care team to provide developmentally appropriate interventions.

Skills

BCLS certification

CCLS certified

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Memorial Health University Medical Center is seeking a Child Life Specialist to educate and support children and families through medical experiences. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate interventions, advocacy for family involvement, and collaboration with the health care team to promote comfort and coping during procedures and treatment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, BCLS certification within 30 days, and CCLS certification within one year.