Senior Child Life Specialist

Plays a vital role in providing quality Child Life Services on a daily basis to patients and families; some of these tasks include direct, indirect and nondirect services. Responsible for providing therapeutic play sessions to the most highly assessed patients and assisting with other patients, as needed. Also responsible for attending meetings, fundraising
events and working on projects such as Wishes, seasonal events, educating/training staff, students, volunteers and donors. Assists the Child Life Supervisor with any services provided by the Child Life department, as necessary. 

Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology or closely related field and a minimum of 5 years working as a Certified Child Life Specialist. Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification required.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required. Work requires the analytical ability to resolve complex problems requiring the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in-depth, experienced-based knowledge. Work requires the ability to educate patients and their families or perform other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.
Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association. 

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency:  St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law.  The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.