Child Life Specialist

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a Recreational Therapy Specialist/Child Life Specialist is a valuable member of our team, who provides quality child life services to children and families in assigned work area(s) throughout Stony Brook Children's Hospital and who provides clinical services to our patient population. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a Child Life Specialist may include the following but are not limited to:

• Assist children in the development of coping skills though play, recreation and art.
• Collaborate with child life staff in development and implementation of new and effective programming.
• Work in conjunction with health care team members to identify current patient needs and develop care plan goals.
• Assist child life team in supervision of volunteers and facilitation of daily playroom activities.
• Conduct in-services and training to hospital staff, students, and volunteers.
• Cross-train in all units covered by child life specialists.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or related field.
• Completion of Child Life Council Accredited 480 hour internship in Child Life or internship in Creative Arts Therapy within a hospital setting.
• Certified by the Child Life Certifying Committee within one year of hire or LCAT within one year.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evening, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred:

• Minimum three years employment as Child Life Specialist.
• Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Creative Arts Therapy or related field.
• Dual Certified Child Life (CCLS) and Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT).

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $28.00 - 35.00 / hour

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.