Animal Assisted Therapy Coord
Animal Assisted Therapy Coord
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Job Description
We are searching for an Animal Assisted Therapy Coordinator (Certified Child Life Specialist) someone who works well in a fast-paced this position you will implement and provide a comprehensive animal-assisted therapy facility dog program that supports the emotional developmental and social needs of children in a healthcare setting. This role will also provide opportunities for children to gain a sense of mastery offer play and learning experiences and encouraging family and peer interaction through animal-assisted therapy.
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Requirements
Bachelors degree in Child Life or related field required
Certification for Child Life Specialist from the Association of Child Life Professionals required
2 years of experience as a Child Life Specialist preferred
Experience with the care of animals preferred
Responsibilities
Coordinates and executes safe therapeutic animal-assisted therapy
Provides child life assessments and normalizes the hospital environment for patients and families
Promotes and provides developmentally appropriate interventions for patients and families
Represents and communicates psychosocial issues of pediatric health care and the benefits of animal-assisted therapy to professionals outside of child life
Participates in the professional development of self and other child life professionals
Collaborates in an intradepartmental effort to support the mission and vision of the Child Life department
Employment Type
Full-Time
