Child Life Specialist

Scope of Work The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing therapeutic play opportunities and assisting children with coping skills before, during and after medical procedures. Utilizing developmentally appropriate play, preparation, education and creative expression activities, the Child Life Specialist provides support to children and families in order to lessen the stress of the hospital experience. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Child Development or related field. Successful completion of Child Life Internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist who meets the basic requirements for supervision as recommended by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP). Required CRT-Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - CLCC Child Life Certification Commission. 1 Year of required experience. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings. Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status. Location Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak Employment Type Full time, Shift Day (United States of America), Weekly Scheduled Hours 40, 10am-6:30pm, Days Worked Monday-Friday, Weekend Frequency Variable weekends. Equal Employment Opportunity Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectrum Health