Child Life Specialist

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital

In response to the health care needs of a growing community in 1977 Corewell opened a new 189-bed hospital on rural farmland in Troy. Today Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital has grown to 530 licensed beds and offers a comprehensive array of health care services continuing to develop to meet the needs of the growing communities it serves.

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

Required Bachelors 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 required

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!
Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy

Department Name

Nursing Child Life Services - Royal Oak

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

8am-4:30pm

Days Worked

Wednesday Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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About Corewell Health Beaumont Troy HospitalIn response to the health care needs of a growing community in 1977 Corewell opened a new 189-bed hospital on rural farmland in Troy. Today Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital has grown to 530 licensed beds and offers a comprehensive array of health car...