Child Life Specialist Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: Child Life Specialist at Children's of Alabama in Birmingham, AL. Responsibilities include reducing stress for children and families during hospitalization, promoting positive environments, and facilitating developmental activities. Requires a Bachelor's degree in child life or related field, 1-3 years of experience, and Child Life certification. Full-time position with day/evening shifts.
Job Description
Child Life Specialist 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Job Summary The mission of the Child Life Program is to strive to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic life events and situations, which affect the development, health, and well-being of infants, children, youth, and families. The Child Life staff is part of the hospital team that strives not only to minimize the child’s stress and anxiety during hospitalization, but also to create a positive environment that fosters the continued development of the child. The Child Life staff provides opportunities for each child to gain a sense of control and understanding of his/her environment, for learning, for self-expression, for family involvement and for interaction and socialization with other children through play and recreational activities Education A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in child life or child development related field required Experience 1-3 years of Child Life experience preferred Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries Must be Child Life certified or certified within 6 months of hire date
Location:
Children’s of Alabama •
Child Life and Education Schedule:
Full-time, Day/Evening shift, TBD
