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The Child Life Specialist will support hospitalized pediatric patients on our Pediatric Acute Care Medical unit (9N). The Pediatric Acute Care Medical Unit (PACM) provides Acute level Care for patients 0-18 years of age, across a large spectrum of services to include medicine, pulmonology, gastroenterology, endocrine, behavioral health, family medicine, neurology and more. Our team approach is family centered working and collaborating daily with a multidisciplinary team that includes child life, respiratory therapy, social work, schoolteachers, pharmacists, and therapy services. Our facility provides private rooms for patients/families, playrooms, family lounge, classroom and an outside courtyard. This CLS will promote healthy growth and development, reduce anxiety of hospitalization, increase coping and emotional adjustment to medical setting. 

• Bachelor's degree in a Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Recreational Therapy, Special Education, or a closely related field and completion of a minimum of 480 hours in a Child Life internship.
  • Child Life Certification within one year of hire date.
• Preference will be given to applicants with hospital experience or training, Child Life Specialist certification, and proficiency in Spanish.
• Expertise in child Life skills and practices. 
• Competent in computer functions, such as e-charting
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation