Child Life Specialist - Marshfield Clinic Health System : Job Details

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!Job Title:Child Life SpecialistCost Center:301351047 MfdHos-Child Life ServicesScheduled Weekly Hours:40Employee Type:RegularWork Shift:Variable (United States of America)Job Description:JOB SUMMARY The Child Life Specialist helps children and teenagers cope with their health care experiences. The Child Life Specialist will offer support to the individual in the hospital/clinic by preparing them and providing support and distraction during medical procedures. The Child Life Specialist serves as an advocate to the child or teenager and their family members assisting with questions and helping them to understand what is happening at a developmentally appropriate level. The Child Life Specialist will utilize appropriate therapeutic play to relieve stress and teach coping mechanisms to help children and teenagers cope with illnesses and injuries. The Child Life Specialist will participate as part of the interdisciplinary team creating treatment plans for the patient and family. JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in child life, therapeutic recreation with an emphasis in child life, child development, psychology, or related field.Preferred/Optional: Master's degree in child life, therapeutic recreation with an emphasis in child life, child development, psychology, or related field.EXPERIENCE Minimum Required: Successful completion of 600 hours in a child life internship and/or experience as a Child Life Specialist and eligible to sit for the Child Life Certification exam. Preferred/Optional: One year of experience in related field. Effective communication skills, initiative, flexibility, and a team player. Knowledge and experience utilizing technology, and other appropriate children's resources.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.Minimum Required: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification awarded by the Association of Child Life Professionals within one year of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within one month of hire.Preferred/Optional: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification awarded by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross at time of hire. Work Shift: This position will be a 4 day rotating-10 hour shift position which includes every 3rd weekend. It will include floating to various areas of the Hospital and Clinic, NICU services, coverage inpatient between 3:00-6:30 pm and covering all consults in the hospital on the weekend worked. Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.