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Child Life Specialist

Corewell Health

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The Child Life Specialist provides therapeutic play and coping skills to children before, during, and after medical procedures. They utilize education and creative expression to reduce the stress of the hospital experience for children and their families.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Child Development, or a related field. Candidates must have completed a Child Life Internship and hold a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification.

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About Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Royal Oak) Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital opened on Jan.
24, 1955 as a 238-bed community hospital.
Today, the hospital is a 1,101-bed major academic and referral center with Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma designations.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has 43 residency and fellowship programs with 454 residents and fellows.
Corewell is the exclusive clinical partner of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, with more than 1,400 Beaumont doctors on faculty.
Scope of Work The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing therapeutic play opportunities and assisting children with coping skills before, during and after medical procedures.
Utilizing developmentally appropriate play, preparation, education and creative expression activities, the Child Life Specialist provides support to children and families in order to lessen the stress of the hospital experience.
Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Child Development or related field.
Successful completion of Child Life Internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist who meets the basic requirements for supervision as recommended by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP).
Required CRT-Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - CLCC Child Life Certification Commission 1 Year required How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak Department Name Nursing Operations Child Life - Royal Oak Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 10am-6:30pm Days Worked Monday-Friday Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.
We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.
As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.
From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.
Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.
Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

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