The Child Life Specialist identifies the psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient and provides activities that are developmentally appropriate to satisfy those needs.  Executes therapeutic and recreational activities and evaluates the patient’s response/progress toward normal age and appropriate behavior.  Schedules volunteers to ensure smooth operation of the Child Life Program during the daytime hours.  Act as liaison for activities from the community.

The Student Coordinator oversees all aspects of student programing to ensure adherence to the Association of Child Life Professional’s clinical experiences guidelines and requirements. The coordinator is responsible for the educational development and guidance of the student in the clinical setting, and serves as a liaison between the clinical setting and academic institutions.

EDUCATION: 

Require Bachelor’s degree in family and child development, child life or related field from an accredited college or university.  Internship in Child Life.  Supervised by Certified Child Life Specialist.  Child Life Certification required or eligibility to sit for the certification exam. Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

4+ years of clinical experience in child life, and maintains professional certification.

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al