Child Life Specialist
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- Allied Health
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- COV00016208 Requisition #
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- Aug 10, 2020 Post Date
- Classification: Child Life Specialist
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Department: Child Health Clinic GNCH
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 17-AUG-2020
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 14-SEP-2020
- Temporary End Date: 09-SEP-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 16
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $35.81
- Maximum Salary: $47.67
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
A Baccalaureate Degree and/or Masters Degree in a program directly related to infant, child, and family development. Demonstrated competence in Growth & Development, Therapeutic Processes and Boundaries, Family Systems Theory, Child Life Practice, and Principles of Learning/Teaching. Current Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS (Level C- Health Care Provider) required. Trauma Informed Care training. 2 years recent pediatric experience providing therapeutic care and interventions (individual/family/group therapy) with children and families. Experience working in a pediatric hospital or clinic setting.
Preferred Qualifications:Certification through the Child Life Council. Proven ability to work effectively with an inter-professional team and community partners. The combination of education and clinical experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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