Child Life Specialist

Voorhees, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 25 - 39

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Child Life Specialist Certification Required

Summary:

Responsible for implementing and administering a program designed to further the social emotional intellectual and physical growth of children in the hospital setting.

This consists of therapeutic educational and recreational activities for pediatric patients and their families.

Also responsible for orienting hospital staff to the psychosocial needs of children and their families and fostering positive hospital-community relations.

Position Responsibilities:

Provides meaningful therapeutic educational and recreational activities for children in the hospital appropriate to each childs age and level of understanding. Activities are designed to provide the child with acceptable outlets for fear anger and anxiety which might result from hospitalization or restricted activity in an unfamiliar environment.

Participates in the assessment of patients in terms of language development motor function understanding of disease and emotional feeling regarding hospitalization. Refers child to early intervention services when appropriate.

Assists the child and parents in adjusting to the hospital environment and maintaining a healthy attitude towards illness.

Assists medical and nursing staff in pre-operative pre-procedure and pretreatment.

Participates in associations whose concerns are related to the activities of the Child Life Program on both local and national levels. Represents the hospital at associations meetings.

Maintains and recommends the purchase of necessary developmental and recreational equipment and supplies.

Prepares reports on the total program activities as directed by Clinical Manager; participates in the development of policies and procedures pertinent to the Child Life Program.

Participates in and provides in-service training program for staff around developmental issues.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Child Life Specialist Certification Required

Completion of Child Development education program or internship.

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in child development Education or closely related field.

Masters degree preferred.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Must be eligible for professional Child Life Specialist Certification.

Hourly Rate: $25.46 - $39.47 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicants experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including but not limited to: medical/prescription dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws short-term disability and optional long-term disability colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Required Experience:

At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your par...

At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.