Job Summary: SUNY Upstate is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Child Life Specialistto be part of Upstate's Pediatric Child Life Team working for the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic,serving in a Part-time rolesupporting those patients and families with this debilitating disease. Key Responsibilities: Provide developmental and psychosocial support for pediatric patients and families. Assess children's developmental and coping needs. Provide preparation, age appropriate diversion andmotional support to minimize distress associated with hospitalization and/or medical encounters. Collaborates as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Child Life,Child Development, Psychology or related field. Must have completed a Child Life Internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist. Current Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential requiredor ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree preferred.
Work Days: Part-Time Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Message to Applicants: In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you'll receive:
- Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.
- Choice of several outstanding health,dental and vision benefits insurance benefits and Well-Being plans and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.
RecruitmentOffice: Human Resources