72830BRAuto req ID:72830BRDepartment:10621 - OCH Child LifeJob Description:Provide services to meet the psychosocial, emotional, and developmental needs of patients (infants to young adults) and families.Buffalo, NYLocation:Children's HospitalRecruiter:Alex YebernetskyMinimum or Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Child Life or meets the educational requirements to apply for Child Life Professional Certification required. Ability to effectively utilize web-based programs to perform essential functions of position including but not limited to MicroSoft Office Products i.e. Word, Excel & Power Point. Experience in a health care and/or childcare setting. Training in Death, Dying, and Bereavement preferred. Must be certified under the specifications for Child Life Certification by the Child Life Council within two years of employment required. Completion of a internship as meets the requirements for a Child Life Certification by the Child Life Council required.For clinical positions, other than Registered Nurse and nursing support positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal and External applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.Status:Per DiemShift:VariableScheduled Work Hours:VariableSalary Range:$30.01-$38.03 per hour Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.Grade:P3Position:Child Life SpecialistUnion Code:24 - SEIU 1199 CHOB ProfessionalsBi-Weekly Hours:0Weekend/ Holiday Requirement:Weekend and/or Holiday Scheduling RequiredEqual Opportunity EmployerKaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes our workforce is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences.Kaleida Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform your job.