Adult Support Child Life Specialist

Corewell Health

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive benefi...
Hybrid
Developmental therapeutic interventions
Nonpharmacologic pain management
Procedural support for children
The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial care to hundreds of families daily across 25+ pediatric units at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Job Summary

  • The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial care to hundreds of families daily across 25+ pediatric units at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • This role involves planning and implementing individual and group services that promote age-appropriate growth and development through therapeutic play and medical education.
  • Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including on-demand pay, retirement matching, and discounts on essential services.

Matching Summary

The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial care to hundreds of families daily across 25+ pediatric units at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Developmental therapeutic interventions
  • Nonpharmacologic pain management
  • Procedural support for children
  • End-of-life and bereavement care
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with psychiatric pediatric patients
  • Legacy material development skills
  • Cultural intelligence and diversity commitment
  • Adaptability to variable weekend shifts

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in child life or related field
  • Completion of 600-hour Child Life Internship
  • Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification within 1 year
  • AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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