Child Life Specialist

3 weeks ago


Buffalo, United States Kaleida Health Full time

**63945BR**

**Auto req ID:**

63945BR

**Department:**

21569 - HPTE SNF NU Pediatric Pavilion

**Job Description:**

Provide services to meet the psychosocial, emotional, and developmental needs of patients (infants to young adults) and families.

**Buffalo, NY**

**Location:**

HighPointe

**Recruiter:**

Angela Mostiller

**Minimum or Preferred Qualifications:**

Bachelor's degree in Child Life or meets the educational requirements to apply for Child Life Professional Certification. Must be certified under the specifications for Child Life Certification by the Child Life Council within two years of employment. Completion of an internship as meets the requirements for a Child Life Certification by the Child Life Council. Experience in a health care and/or childcare setting Training in Death, Dying, and Bereavement. Ability to effectively utilize web-based programs to perform essential functions of position including but not limited to MicroSoft Office Products i.e., Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

**Status:**

Full Time

**Shift:**

Days

**Scheduled Work Hours:**

8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p

**Salary Range:**

$28.86-$36.57 per hour *Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.*

**Grade:**

P3

**Position:**

Child Life Specialist

**Union Code:**

25 - CWA 1168 BGH Professionals

**Bi-Weekly Hours:**

75

**Weekend/ Holiday Requirement:**

No Weekends or Holidays Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes our workforce is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences.

Kaleida Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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