ABOUT US

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

• Provides Child Life services in pediatric units as assigned and in other units as consulted
• Assesses psychosocial and developmental needs of patients/families and implements or adapts services and goals as needed
• Utilizes therapeutic interventions such as psychological preparation, procedural support, therapeutic play, medical play, bereavement support, etc. to facilitate coping with hospitalization
• Provides developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed education and emotional support for children about health care encounters, the hospital environment, new diagnoses or injuries, grief, etc.
• Documents interventions and services in a timely manner within the patient’s electronic health record
• Works as part of the multi-disciplinary team to communicate, collaborate, educate, and advocate for patient- and family-centered care
• Delegates appropriate duties to Activities Assistants and volunteers, supervises practicum students as assigned
• Co-coordinates monthly education opportunities for staff, mentors new staff throughout the orientation period, assists with the annual department competency process
• Actively participates in a hospital-based committee or organizational initiative to represent the psychosocial perspective and promote the growth and development of the Child Life Program
  Experience Required
  Minimum of 5 years of experience required
  Education Requirements
  Bachelor’s Degree required.
  Master’s Degree required in child life or other closely related field
  10+ years of experience as a Child Life Specialist acceptable in lieu of Master’s Degree
  License/Certification Requirements
  Certified Child Life Specialist required.
  Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.
  CPR-BLS preferred.
  Special Requirements
  full time, 40 hours a week
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