Child Life Specialist NE-Per Diem at Connecticut Children's, Hartford, CT

Child Life Specialist NE-Per Diem at Connecticut Children's in Hartford, CT. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Under general supervision, contributes to a positive hospital experience by providing psychosocial support for pediatric patients and their families to promote optimal cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of the patient and family during a hospital stay. Assess needs of children and their families taking into consideration each child’s family, culture and stage of development. Provide children and their families with a variety of developmental, therapeutic and educational opportunities in order to minimize stress and anxiety, and to provide support to patient/family during hospitalization or challenging events. Reports to Manager of Child & Family Support Services.