Certified Child Life Specialist - Medical Day Care
About Us: Voorhees Pediatric Facility (VPF) is a Nationally recognized Pediatric Specialty Care center for Medically Fragile Children/Adolescents/Young Adults that offers 119 in-patient beds and the largest freestanding pediatric ventilator program in the country. VPF continues to be recognized as a leader in pediatric healthcare, and in 2013 VPF received the highest accreditation awarded by The Joint Commission. In addition, VPF has expanded to include The Bancroft School at Voorhees Pediatric Facility, Voorhees Pediatric Facility Medical Daycare, and Voorhees Pediatric Rehabilitation Services (VPRS). We are an equal opportunity employer.
Hours: Full-time, benefit eligible
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Activities Coordinator/CCLS provides services to children enrolled in the Medical Day Care as an integral member of the Medical Day Care Interdisciplinary Team. The Activities Coordinator/CCLS is responsible for the assessment of developmental activities related to gross motor, fine motor, cognitive and social skills. The Activities Coordinator/CCLS makes recommendations for developmentally appropriate activities and measurable goals in each developmental domain. The Activities Coordinator/CCLS participates in regularly scheduled Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT).
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Therapeutic Recreation or other closely related field.
2. Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS).
3. Experience working with children with disabilities or chronic illness.
4. Ability to supervise groups of infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities in a safe manner.
5. Pediatric experience in medical settings preferred
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Ability to function as a team member.
Benefits*:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(K) Retirement Program with employer match
- Employer paid life insurance policy
- Employee Recognition Program
- Company discount at select retailers
- And much more!
*Benefits eligible at 24 hours or more (per diem excluded)