Child Life Specialist
Apply NowCompany: HSS
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
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Now more than ever.
Get back to what you need and love to do.
The possibilities are endless...
Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
If this describes you then let's talk!
HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $72,500.00 - $110,375.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
What you will be doing
Senior Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Pediatrics - Lerner Children's Pavilion
Position Summary
The Senior Child Life Specialist will be responsible for the delivery of child life services to our pediatric patients and families. This involves but is not limited to providing emotional and psychosocial support for hospitalized and ambulatory children in group settings and at the bedside at the Lerner Children's Pavilion; creating and implementing individualized treatment plans for developmentally appropriate preparation and support; and planning and implementing therapeutic play activities. This CCLS will work in conjunction with Child Life Specialist and Pediatric Leadership Team to comprehensively cover the Child Life needs of the department.
Requirements
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
Now more than ever.
Get back to what you need and love to do.
The possibilities are endless...
Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
If this describes you then let's talk!
HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $72,500.00 - $110,375.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
What you will be doing
Senior Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Pediatrics - Lerner Children's Pavilion
Position Summary
The Senior Child Life Specialist will be responsible for the delivery of child life services to our pediatric patients and families. This involves but is not limited to providing emotional and psychosocial support for hospitalized and ambulatory children in group settings and at the bedside at the Lerner Children's Pavilion; creating and implementing individualized treatment plans for developmentally appropriate preparation and support; and planning and implementing therapeutic play activities. This CCLS will work in conjunction with Child Life Specialist and Pediatric Leadership Team to comprehensively cover the Child Life needs of the department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field required; Master's degree preferred
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- 4+ years of hospital experience in Child Life or a field related to children adolescents and families preferred. New graduates welcomed by to apply.
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures of Child Life Skills, including knowledge of appropriate play and art materials, techniques including non-pharmacological techniques of pain management and stress reduction
- Strong ability to communicate with families and patients in a clear, concise manner
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.