Coord Child Life Specialist Hospice- Pediatric Child Life Division - FT- 1st Shift - Huntsville Hospital Health System

1. Assist Caring House Coordinator with planning and the establishment of The Caring House support groups and services.
2. Assist in the planning of age appropriate grief activities and conduct Caring House support groups.
3. Attend and participate in Caring House Committee, Staff, and other meetings relating to The Caring House and Hospice Family Care.
4. Participates in decision making regarding program development, training, etc.
5. Respond to school and other community crises, upon request; offer services proactively to schools and community groups when crises occur (crisis intervention).
6. Assist with coordinating special events of The Caring House and Hospice Family Care.
7. Assist with Caring House intake calls.
8. Assist Hospice Family Care families and their bereaved children through pre and post bereavement visits.
9. Assess and process Caring House telephone intakes, orientations, and tours.
10. Generate monthly reports including such information as: number of intakes, community contacts, speaking engagements, and others, as appropriate.
11. Maintain proper documentation.
12. Assist with Caring House administrative tasks.
13. Make patient care visits as assigned.
14. Perform other duties, as assigned.

1. Have background in counseling or ministry with appropriate degrees in psychology, counseling, social work, or a health related area.
2. Possess a high level of written and oral communication skills with a thorough knowledge of the dynamics of grief and bereavement.
3. Have a minimum of 2 year experience in clinical work or the equivalent in education and experience.
4. Must be a good public speaker.
5. Knowledge of computers a plus.
6. Must have valid Alabama driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.Education:  Require Bachelor’s degree in family and child development, child life or related field from an accredited college or university. 

   License, Certification and/or Registration:  Child Life Certification or eligibility to sit for exam. Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.  

   Experience: Clinical experience in Child Life Program. Internship in Child Life. Supervised by Certified Child Life Specialist Required.

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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!

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